Early in 1990, four members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® decided to hold an interest meeting. The response was tremendous with over fifty members in attendance. After several months of planning and hard work, the interest group was granted a charter. The ceremony was held on June 3, 1990. The ceremony was conducted by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Director, Mary Jeffries. The Sigma Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was chartered with 43 members.