Linda White (Alpha Kappa Alpha)
President of Alpha Kappa Alpha (1942–2010)
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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.
White served as the director of the Social Security system in northern Ohio.[4]
2002–2006 administration
White 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
In 2003, White received the "Spirit of Maynard Jackson" award.[11]