Alpha Kappa Alpha Members among "Ebony" Magazine's 'Power 150'

Eleven members make prestigious list

Eleven members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority were featured in Ebony magazine's "Power 150" list, which is in the May 2008 issue. Sub-titled "The Most Influential Blacks in America," the listing reflects the scope, power and impact of African Americans.

Members recognized in the magazine cross several disciplines and underscore the contributions made by the Sorority on several leadership levels. Led by AKA's international president, Barbara A. McKinzie, members on the list include:

ORGANIZATION LEADERS

Barbara A. McKinzie – International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Gwendolyn B. Lee – President, The Links, Inc.
Barbara Ciara – President, National Association of Black Journalists
Vanita Banks – President, National Bar Association

BUSINESS

Catherine Hughes – Chairperson, Radio One

POLITICS & LAW

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (Texas)
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (Texas)
U.S. Rep. Diane E. Watson (California)
Kamala Harris – San Francisco (California) District Attorney

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Suzanne DePasse – CEO, DePasse Entertainment

EDUCATION

Maya Angelou – Poet; author