Julia Evangeline Brooks
Introduction


**Julia Evangeline Brooks** (June, 1882 – November 24, 1948\) was an incorporator of [Alpha Kappa Alpha](/wiki/Alpha_Kappa_Alpha "Alpha Kappa Alpha") Sorority, Incorporated, the first sorority founded by African\-American women. The sorority has continued to generate [social capital](/wiki/Social_capital "Social capital") for nearly 100 years.

Having earned a [B.A.](/wiki/B.A. "B.A.") degree at Howard University and [M.A.](/wiki/M.A. "M.A.") at Columbia University, Brooks was a devoted educator for the rest of her life. She worked most of her life at the academic, prestigious Dunbar High School in Washington, DC. She was an assistant principal there for 26 years, and also served as dean of girls. These were unusual positions of authority for any woman of that time. Brooks inspired generations of students.


What is the current status of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority after nearly 100 years?