Linda Marie[2] White (April 21, 1942 – February 27, 2010) was Alpha Kappa Alpha's twenty-sixth International President, who served from 2002 to 2006. The daughter of a Pullman porter, she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.[3] She graduated from Parker High School, and entered Clark College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science. White attained a Master of Arts in political science from the University of Chicago.
Linda Marie White[1] | |
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| Born | April 21, 1942 [1] |
| Died | February 27, 2010 (aged 67) |
White served as the director of the Social Security system in northern Ohio.[4]
2002–2006 administration
editWhite began her position as international president in 2002. [4][5] While in this position, she implemented the S.P.I.R.I.T. theme which was a program that consisted of initiatives related to health, the African-American family, arts, economics and education.[6] Among other accomplishments, White was also instrumental in implementing the Ivy Reading AKAdemy and the Young Authors Program during her administration.[7] While she was president of the sorority, there were problems during initiation rites at a suspended branch of the Kappa Alpha Sorority.[8] In a 2005 meeting of the sorority White noted the achievements of the group, particularly emphasizing the hours of volunteer service and funds raised.[9]
While president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, White met with Hillary Clinton during Clinton's period as a senator of New York.[10]
Awards and honors
editIn 2003, White received the "Spirit of Maynard Jackson" award.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c McNealey, Earnestine G. (2006). Pearls of Service: The Legacy of America's First Black Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Chicago: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. p. 251.
- ^ Parker, Marjorie H. (1999). Past is Prologue: The History of Alpha Kappa Alpha 1908–1999. Chicago: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. p. 165.
- ^ Trevor, Jensen (March 9, 2010). "Linda M. White, 1942-2010: Former leader of nation's oldest black sorority". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
- ^ a b "AKA sorority holds 60th national convention in Orlando; Linda White installed as new president". Jet; Chicago. Vol. 102, no. 11. September 2, 2002. pp. 36–37 – via ProQuest.
- ^ "Alpha Kappa Alpha Presidents" (PDF). Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. March 20, 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 10, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
- ^ "Alpha Kappa Alpha Presidents". Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Xi Alpha Chapter. July 18, 2006. Archived from the original on September 28, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
- ^ "Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Focuses On Early Childhood Literacy At 61st AKA National Convention". Jet; Chicago. Vol. 106, no. 9. August 30, 2004. pp. 46–47 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Cheo Hodari Coker (May 2003). "A pledge to die". Savoy; New York. Vol. 3, no. 4. p. 90 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Booker, Robert (3 May 2005). "Sorority leader left lasting imprint in city". News Sentinel; Knoxville, Tenn. [Knoxville, Tenn]. pp. B5 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Roberts, Roxanne (2003-10-19). "Agents of Change". Lincoln Journal Star. p. 95. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
- ^ "Awards - Supreme among honorees". The Atlanta Constitution. 2003-08-30. pp. B1. Retrieved 2022-04-08.