Linda White
Linda Marie 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. She graduated from Parker High School, and entered Clark College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Linda White
- Name
- Linda Marie White
- Born
- 21 April 1942
- Birthplace
- Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- Died
- 27 February 2010
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- photographer
- Education
- University of Chicago · Clark Atlanta University
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Linda Marie 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. She graduated from Parker High School, and entered Clark College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
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Linda White (1942–2010) was a photographer, of American nationality. The photographer was born in Cleveland. Linda White was educated at Clark Atlanta University and University of Chicago. Works are held at Museum of Modern Art.
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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.
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• Name — Linda Marie White • Born — 21 April 1942 • Birthplace — Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. • Died — 27 February 2010
2002–2006 administration
2002–2006 administration
White began her position as international president in 2002. 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. Among other accomplishments, White was also instrumental in implementing the Ivy Reading AKAdemy and the Young Authors Program during her administration. While she was president of the sorority, there were problems during initiation rites at a suspended branch of the Kappa Alpha Sorority. In a 2005 meeting of the sorority White noted the achievements of the group, particularly emphasizing the hours of volunteer service and funds raised. While president of Alpha Kappa Alpha, White met with Hillary Clinton during Clinton's period as a senator of New York.
Awards and honors
In 2003, White received the "Spirit of Maynard Jackson" award.
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- 1.McNealey, Earnestine G. Pearls of Service: The Legacy of America's First Black Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 2006.
- 2.Parker, Marjorie H. Past is Prologue: The History of Alpha Kappa Alpha 1908–1999. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. 1999.
- 3.Trevor, Jensen. Linda M. White, 1942–2010: Former leader of nation's oldest black sorority. Chicago Tribune. March 9, 2010.
- 4.AKA sorority holds 60th national convention in Orlando; Linda White installed as new president. Jet; Chicago. 102. 11 <!--. 36–37. September 2, 2002.
- 5.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Alpha Kappa Alpha Presidents. March 20, 2007.
- 6.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Xi Alpha Chapter. Alpha Kappa Alpha Presidents. July 18, 2006.
- 7.Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Focuses On Early Childhood Literacy At 61st AKA National Convention. Jet; Chicago. 106. 9 <!--. 46–47. August 30, 2004.
- 8.Cheo Hodari Coker. A pledge to die. Savoy; New York. 3. 4 <!--. 90. May 2003.
- 9.Booker, Robert. Sorority leader left lasting imprint in city. News Sentinel; Knoxville, Tenn. <!--. B5. 3 May 2005.
- 10.Roberts, Roxanne. Agents of Change. Lincoln Journal Star. 95. 2003-10-19.
- 11.Awards – Supreme among honorees. The Atlanta Constitution. B1. 2003-08-30.
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