Linda White

Linda Marie White was Alpha Kappa Alpha's twenty-sixth International President, who served from 2002 to 2006. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated with a Bachelors of Arts in political science from Clark College, and attained a Master of Arts in political science from the University of Chicago. After graduation, she worked as a Social Security area director. She assumed the duties of International President at Alpha Kappa Alpha's 2002 Boulé in Orlando, Florida.

2002 - 2006 Administration
During her administration as International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, White implemented the S.P.I.R.I.T. theme. S.P.I.R.I.T. is an acronym for the following:


 * S - Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service
 * P - Partnership
 * I - Innovation
 * R - Respect
 * I - Investment
 * T - Technology

The program consisted of initiatives related to health, the African-American family, arts, economics and education. Among other accomplishments, White was also instrumental in implementing the Ivy Reading AKAdemy and the Young Authors Program during her administration.

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 * Presidents of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority