Lavinia Norman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lavinia Norman

Alpha Kappa Alpha founder

Date of Birth: 14-Dec-1882

Place of Birth: Montgomery, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 22-Jan-1983

Profession: teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Lavinia Norman (December 14, 1882 - January 22, 1983) was one of the sixteen original founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first sorority founded by African-American women, at Howard University.
She was one of a small minority of women who attended college at all.
In addition Norman did graduate work and taught at Douglas High School in Huntington, West Virginia, for more than 40 years.
When teaching was considered one of the most critical and prestigious careers for a developing nation. A devoted educator, Norman was a charter member of the Beta Tau Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha in Huntington and helped build social capital in her community.