Alpha Kappa Alpha jacket worn during the Women's March on Washington

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An Alpha Kappa Alpha pullover jacket worn during the Women's March on Washington by Dr. Calonie Gray. The dark green, nylon jacket has full-length sleeves, elastic wristbands, and a drawstring hood and hem with plastic cord locks. The jacket closes at the center front with a dark green zipper and has a large pouch at the front waist with a Velcro closure. The pouch has a side opening that act as hand pockets. Over the proper right breast is dark pink embroidered text that reads [ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA] in pink thread and bordered above and below with pink thread. Below are three (3) large embroidered letters [AKA] in green thread, outlined in dark pink. The jacket interior is fully lined with white cotton. Sewn to the interior collar is the manufacture’s label.

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