It all started when…

Seven brilliant and energetic women chartered the Everloving, Everlasting Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated on May 3, 1924 with members from Boston area colleges. The Epsilon Chapter is the first and only single letter chapter in the Boston area.

Upon its chartering, the Epsilon Chapter encompassed colleges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Currently, it comprises 11 schools in its charter: Babson College, Bentley College, Boston College, Boston University, Brandeis University, Emerson College, Emmanuel College, Pine Manor College, Simmons University, Suffolk University and Tufts University.

Since 1924, Epsilon has dedicated its existence to sisterhood, scholarship, and service in the Greater Boston community. Since 1924, the chapter’s presence has been deeply rooted in the enactment of national initiatives of International Presidents. Epsilon upholds a tradition in excellence and will continue to pass the torch for others to follow. 

Essential Facts

Vivian Carter Mason was the North East Organizer (precursor to Regional Director) when Epsilon Chapter was chartered and was assisted by Most Gracious Lady Berenice Burrell, an Alpha Chapter alumna.

Epsilon alumnae assisted in the chartering of Psi Omega, Iota Gamma, and Psi Iota Omega chapters in Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts, respectively.

Most Gracious Lady Bertha Harris assisted Soror Coretta Scott King in her transition to Boston after receiving a scholarship to attend New England Conservatory. She was a close friend of Soror Coretta and was mentioned in her book, “My Life With Martin Luther King Jr.”

Soror Dorothy Ferebee, an Epsilon alumna, served as the 10th International President from 1939-1941.

Most Gracious Lady Nadine F. Wright served as the Deputy North East Organizer during the chartering of Psi Omega.

Since Fall 2013, the chapter had the most programs among the other Divine Nine Greek Letter Organizations in the Boston area.