Claim: Starting in 1907, Julia Evangeline Brooks was one of nine women who wrote a constitution, motto, chose colors and created a name for the first African-American sorority that was ncorporated in 1913.
Evidence: Julia Evangeline Brooks (June, 1882 – November 24, 1948) was an incorporator of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first sorority founded by African-American women. As a result, Brooks, Nellie Quander, Norma Boyd, Nellie Pratt Russell, Minnie B. Smith and Ethel Jones Mowbray incorporated Alpha Kappa Alpha on January 29, 1913. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (ΑΚΑ) is the first historically African American Greek-lettered sorority. Eventually, nine women including Hedgeman were instrumental in organizing Alpha Kappa Alpha in the fall of 1907. With Hedgeman serving as the temporary chairperson, the women wrote the sorority's constitution, devised the motto, chose the favorite colors, and named the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. In spring 1907, Ethel Hedgeman led efforts to create a sisterhood at Howard University.