Social Justice Award Winners

2024-2025

Bowie State University: Bowie State University’s chapter launched “Brothers Behind Bars”, a monthly newsletter written by incarcerated students at Jessup Correctional Institution. The project amplifies their voices, shares their stories, and highlights education as a tool for liberation.
Kennesaw State University: Kennesaw State University’s AKD chapter hosted “Power in Practice”, uniting students, activists, and community leaders to explore social justice, activism, and community building. Workshops, keynotes, and performances gave attendees tools to create real change while connecting with others committed to justice.
Northeastern Illinois State University: Northeastern Illinois University’s AKD chapter hosted an “Art as Resistance Workshop”, where students and faculty created zines, collages, and more to explore social justice through art. The event built community, sparked dialogue, and will now become an annual tradition!

2023-2024

California State University – Los Angeles: Cal State LA’s Iota chapter joined Community Services Unlimited for a Healthy Community Day, where students learned about food justice, explored local history, and gave back through gardening and community service.
University of North Alabama: The Theta Chapter at the University of North Alabama used their AKD Social Justice Award to introduce students to restorative justice through exhibits, outreach, and events. Over 100 students learned about local programs, academic opportunities, and ways to get involved in creating a more just community.

2022-2023

Miami University: Miami University’s AKD chapter created a memorial garden honoring Simeon Garnet and Henry Corbin, two Black men lynched in Oxford, Ohio, nearly 150 years ago. Students, local schools, and community groups came together to plant flowers, create stepping stones, and host an unveiling ceremony, fostering education on racial history and social justice.
University of South Florida: The USF AKD chapter hosted a Middle School College Campus Tour, giving Hispanic students and their families a first-hand look at college life, resources, and scholarships. Students explored campus organizations, learned about higher education opportunities, and left inspired to pursue their dreams.

William and Mary: The Beta of Virginia chapter of AKD helped preserve the history of the Reservation, a Black community displaced to build the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station. Students digitized over 5,000 archival documents and shared the stories with descendant families through an online exhibit and workshops.

2021-2022

2020-2021