Six Videos Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Probates

Kevin Wilson, Apr 10, 2016

The 2016 Plot Day presented by The ALPHA Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. at Howard University.

This is a video revealing the newest members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., at Howard University, in the Spring of 2016
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Scenes that include designated sorors carrying a medium sized mace decorated with the pink and green colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are shown throughout this video until about 3.00.

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a five part pancocojams series that presents information about and videos of the custom of sorors of historically Black Greek letter sororities carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff at the beginning of their new member presentations (also known as "probates")

This post showcases multiple videos of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. probates that include designated sorors carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-historically-black-greek-letter.html for Part I of this pancocojams series. Part I presents information about this custom.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/04/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-videos-of.html for Part III of this pancocojams series. That post showcases multiple videos of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Inc. probates that include designated sorors carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/04/zeta-phi-beta-sorority-videos-of.html for Part IV of this pancocojams series. That post showcases multiple videos of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. probates that include designated sorors carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff.

Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/04/sigma-gamma-rho-sorority-videos-of.html for Part V of this pancocojams series. That post showcases multiple videos of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. probates that include designated sorors carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff.

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All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is embedded at the top of this post.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - 2009 AKA, Alpha Chapter Probate

Avery J. Green, May 3, 2009

63 P.R.O.D.I.G.Y. at Howard University, Alpha Chapter April 16th 2009...Starring: #31 Jasmia Fowler......
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Scenes from 2:31 to 2:40 in this video show designated sorors holding a mace like a walking stick.
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2009 is the oldest date for YouTube videos that I have come across of any historically Black Greek letter sorority that includes scenes of designated sorors carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff during probates.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - AKA, Alpha chapter probate 2010 at Howard University part 1

Izunna Enyinnah, Apr 14, 2010

Alpha Kappa Alpha coming out show for 2010 spring at Howard University.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - " The Alpha Pi Chapter " of Alpha Kappa Alpha 'Spring 14'

ChachoomCO, May 6, 2014

Clark Atlanta University
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This video documents a soror holding a medium size ivy decorated pink staff while holding the hand of the first  blindfolded neo who is the head of the line of many other blindfolded neos as they walk outside heading to their probate.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - Eta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. | Fall 20' New Member Presentation | LSU

Mfcool Productions, Premiered Nov 20, 2020  LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY

This is The New Member Presentation of the Eta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. The Eta Kappa Chapter is located on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Eta Kappa // Fall 20 // K.O.R.O.N.A.T.I.O.N.

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DISCLAIMER: This video was shot in separate frames and each member shot individually. The footage was digitized, layered and edited to create the “look” of group scenes.  MFcool Productions and The Eta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated respect and worked within CDC’s separation and COVID-19 guidelines.

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SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - Alpha Kappa Alpha | Eta Kappa Chapter | PROBATE FILM | SPRING 2023

Marvin Price, Premiered Apr 6, 2023

Louisiana State University

Videographer: Marvin Price

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