It is final and she has accepted. WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! We apologize for the error. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! There are people with negative attributes in ALL nine BGLOs, so to insinuate that AKA is the only one with undesirables would be such a fabrication. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Yuck! Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. Membership (honorary or otherwise) in multiple black sororities doesnt exist, Katie. We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! Before going to college, I knew a lot of lovely AKA members, but when I got on campus, I learned witnessed the image put out by members and I was appalled. Really? Sasha's famous mom did not join a sorority when she was an undergraduate at Princeton University in the '80s. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. (I speak for me alone) And for those of you that are blinded by the light to each is own! Especially if you are not active. I see my comment was taken downthat was classy, Natasha. Some things never change.. and whoever that is that wants to forward Essence articlesI have some articles of my own on a certain sorority that was referred to as an organized gang by the police investigating their activities that led to arrests, criminal charges and sorority expulsionslets not play that way.. uum k? PERFORMANCE ARTIST/VOCAL PRODUCER:SINGER That is all[/quote] The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? Although it is not her sole responsibility, but I, too, hope that she provides a new perspective within the organization. Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. Who do you even think youre convincing? by Christi Parsons We all have pride in our orgs and think we made the best choice..DST is the best choice for u..AKA is the best for me. Powered by, Badges | type. I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! She looks Does. She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Natasha can't say it, but I can. dst.. Of course you may never agree about the differences because you are two different organizations. You do know what a stereotype is, right? It is the first Greek sorority established by African-American women. Nevertheless, NO, an AKA cannot tell another AKA because I am a Zeta and I have been mistaken many times, including by my AKA mentor at work when we first met. Hughley & He Responds, Ye To Appear On 'The Kardashians', Kanye Follows Pete On IG, Gets Payback, Kim K Unfollows Ye + Kid Cudi Receives Supportive Message From Ye Amid Their Drama, IM SORRY - NOT! The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. All of our orgs have inactive, letter wearing members so what's new?! That is the image that the members put out of themselves. I was at the Public Meeting at Boule yesterday. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. I guess since I decided not to go that route back in my college days I am so sorry, if you found an organization, and you are not happy, you then make another one.. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. Share on Facebook How long before Obamas haters put some kind of negative, elitist spin on THIS? 1:20 pm. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. If you have to downgrade my prestigious organization to make you feel better about your own than I feel sorry that you made the wrong choice! do u know EVERY detail of my org? Readmore, Congress approved funding for equipping Syrian rebels against Islamic States and lawmakers will discuss their votes on several of the Sunday shows.Readmore, President Obama vowed to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIS in a speech he gave on Wednesday. Harris completed her look with her signature pearls, which observers say is a nod to sisterhood and her membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first black Greek-letter sorority, at Howard University in Washington, DC. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has never been shy about sharing her love for her alma mater, Howard University, and her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country's first Black sorority, founded . All the extra is so unnecessary. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. let's not loose site of them and remember to build ourselves up and be pround no matter what letters we represent, because half of these agruments are petty. AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. In particular any reference to a paper bag test is moot. Anyone that was there in the room when it was announced could not have missed it because the room was in an uproar.initially because folks presumed that Barack himself would be there to accept an award given to him. She created a legacy that has continued to generate social capital for nearly 110 years.. Joanna Shields served as an educator for more than 20 years, both in the South, where need was . 1910 ca. I would not want to be called other names.. for the dst and zpb and sgr.. i just wouldnt However, McKinzie noted that she had received negative backlash from some questioning the relevance of an AKA Barbie doll in todays society. that charge against whites just because they went to college. People, weve got to do better! CannotHelpButWonder Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? [/quote] Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . Its rediculous. influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. We have historically inducted honorary members with an established and significant legacy, not those who are high profile at the time of convention. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! We should Just congratulate the organization Michelle choose and move on, b/c everything else sounds like hate and we (African American women) already receive enough of that from other races and our own men. Finally, People reall need to wake up. It was interesting and informative. LET IT GO LADIES. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. Barack and Michelle Obama's youngest daughter will have no problem joining Alpha Kappa Alpha because the former first lady was once made an honorary membership of the sorority. ", My Thirty Years Backstairs at the White House, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma, Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, American University Washington College of Law, North Carolina's 12th Congressional District, North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, President of the United Nations General Assembly, "Elmer Lucille Allen: Shibori and Ceramics", "Kristye Addison Dudley: Contemporary Abstract Artist and Designer", "Texas talent and beauty, Phylicia Rashad! More importantly every organization has been turned down by someone that they have asked to join. We all think each others sorority is better than the other and that is never gonna change. Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. There would be no reason for me to check what you and your sorors say about your history unless I was trying to be petty and childish. skee wee. Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! That was not a globally shared ides. First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. DST! Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? By Rolling Out. The induction of the wife of Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee, will not take place during this week's convention, McKinzie said. I don't belong to any, yet I understand why some join as another social network for fellowship and support in common goals and ideals. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. I dont know who was in the room with Mrs. Obamas spokeswoman when this statement was drafted, but I would wager there wasnt one college educated African-American familiar with the history That make you look super gay- STOP IT! Instead a letter was read from Barack thanking them for the award, congratulating them for the 100 years of accomplishments and thanking them for inviting Michelle to be an honorary member. How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? And I doubt an exception to that policy It definitely gives them bragging rights, Mr. Graham said of AKA. I can never be a part of anything snobbish who think everyone hates on them. It is no reason to be upset, or irritated. Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. Before going to college, I knew a lot of lovely AKA members, but when I got on campus, I learned witnessed the image put out by members and I was appalled. 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. There is no reason to bash another orgs. If you were confident you would pledge AKA.why.. because you would pledge the sorority that looks like youAKAs always look good.. hair is always done, nails are always done! its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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To all of you college-bred young women and men, When I was on campus all I ever saw the AKA's do was flip their nose up and try to pick all the cute girls to induct in their Sorority. And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? MOVER OVER WINTER: SPRING 2023 MOVIES ARE HERE! MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); The Harvard put her on their list as 58th of 100 most influential women. That is all[/quote] WashingtonPost.com: EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Simone Joy Jones & Jordan Jones On Writers' Mind-Reading Abilities: Sometimes Its A Little Too Close, WEEKEND FOOLERY: Ye Blasts Kim K Over North Again & Pete Davidson Savagely CLAPS BACK + Kanye Threatens D.L. And if you have time to sit and type each word write here and there then you need to get a job and do something with your life. I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. Stop worrying about what's going on in Alpha Kappa Alpha and start worrying more about why a former candidate for National President of your org is taking your sorority to court because she lost the race to Sheryl Underwood. From calling other sorors "not pretty enough", to attempting to make other sororities feel inferior and calling others "perps"you ladies have covered every form of nastiness. Jul 14 | by Natasha Sunday night (July 13th), it was announced at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Boule (National Convention) that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 28 September 1998. p. 22. This list of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors (commonly referred to as AKAs[1]) includes initiated and honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (), the first inter-collegiate Greek-letter sorority established for Black college women. All 4 sororities have honorary members (women who are prominant in the community, the nation and the world but who may not be accessible to be invited -AKA- or to try to become members by submission-DST and maybe others). But tonight a spokeswoman for Mrs. Obama, Katie McCormick Lelyveld, said: Because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. Jealousy comes from wanting what someone else has. Shorty Lo- I know they teach these things in elementary school. 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I am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. So I know I cannot change how Greek women interact but can we please at least pretend to have some couth, if this was before, 1970, Michelle Obama would of never been an AKA. Ladies and Sistahs we must be better than that. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by nine women who were known as The Original Group of 1908, and seven sophomores, who were accepted as honor initiates and are known as The Sophomores of 1910. Its really horrible the New Yorker magazine did not realize how their cover perpetuates and appeals to bigoted fears, poor, fearful, illiterates, angry Hillary supporters, and Obama bashers. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. Don't read too much into the spelling dude cause this is not a spelling bee. Now Michelle Michelle Obama being inducted as an honorary aka is small beans compared to the numbers of college educated folks that don't know the proper usage of the words "to," "too," and "two" (Mister A-Phi-A I'm talking to you here). And P.S. Senior Vice-President, Business Operations, first African-American and longest-serving mayor of, artistic director of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, Vice President of Northern Regions Energy Delivery Services, Progress Energy; first woman and first African American to chair the State Board of Community Colleges in North Carolina, president of E. G. Bowman Company, Incorporated, president and CEO/Consultant of International Business Solutions; first woman to lead an assembly plant at, president and CEO of Venture Philanthropy Partners, president of the Fund for Corporate Initiatives; on the board of directors for, first female Chancellor of North Carolina Central University, founder of the Carol H. Williams Advertising Agency, Founder and Executive Director of 5000 Role Models of Excellence, Incorporated, State Senator, District 33, Vice President of licensing and Oracle Corporation; former president, Ameritech Illinois and Ameritech Ohio, first African-American woman to receive a patent for a medical procedure, the Cataract Laserphaco Probe in 1988, advocate for women's health; established health clinics in Washington, D.C. and Mississippi, Computer pioneer who helped calculate the trajectory for the 1969, The first African-American woman to receive a promotion and supervise a group of staff at, first African-American woman federal judge in the, Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, judge, District Court of Cumberland County, North Carolina. I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. Tanya. [quote comment="140176"][quote comment="139767"]Ms. Obama is a great high profile candidate to claim. Without AKA there would be no DST. . Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama joined Harris in wearing shades of purple. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, a multi-million-dollar entity that annually awards more than $100,000 in scholarships, grants, and fellowships was established in 1980. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. I thinks that is a known fact even a Latino Greek knows that- so it was no light or dark skin thang! Why do some of you feel that you have to go out of your way to be NASTY? A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. a book examining elite black social organizations. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. The platform in which each sorority was founded speaks volumes about their total existence. They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. i remember the good feeling in our country when JFK and jackie had two small children in the white houseand i look forward to the obamas and their girls sharing eight great years at 1600 pennsylvania avenue. The City of Chicago subsequently named the . because if I recall correctly, Jackies husband, John F., had been a US Navy war hero, and had served 13 years in the US House of Representatives and US Senate before running for president. The talented actress who has earned roles in Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots," HBO's Bessie, the "Ride Along" movie series, and who is playing First Lady, Michelle Obama, in the upcoming Barack Obama biopic Southside with You, was inducted yesterday [] She is the Jacqueline Kennedy of this period right now., According to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the criterion for consideration as an honorary member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. Bikini Gawd Ashanti SIZZLES In Sexy PrettyLittleThing Shoot On The Beach, The Most Gorgeous Family Award Goes To Chanel Iman, Sterling Shepard & Baby Cali + Joie Chavis' New Maternity Shots, The (Gorgeous) New SI Swimsuit Edition Cover Model Made #BlackGirlMagic History And Michael B. Jordan DEF Noticed. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. if you pledged delta, and you did not like what it stood for, would you create a new sororityduh some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! I am really proud to be Greek now! I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. LOL. The former first family member will begin classes at the college campus next week and if she is hoping to join the Greek system, the 18-year-old already has legacy ties to a pretty good organization. "ChinaDoll ofthe Platters". So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. Who thinks that? Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. Since a Delta was the first black woman to run for president, how cute is it to let the AKA be the wife of the person running for presidentnot the actual candidate. I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. Greek or not greek, we are all black women, we are intelligent, we are strong, and we need to support one another. Nellie Quander believing that these traditions were essential to the long term success of the organization contacts every active member and wins almost 100% support! Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. The paper bag thing is history. Michelle knows what's up. In July 2008, she actually accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., the . Why is this on the blog? Mrs Obama I fear will will be felled by her bluntness so that in the future that comparison will seem less applicable. There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. ANGIE WARD: The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. SHE chose to accept the invitation. Completely different story with Michelle Obama. As far as history is concerned, AKA history is DST history. Black fraternities and sororities have long been strongholds in the African-American community, taking roles in organizing during the civil rights movement. THE 2023 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS BROUGHT ALL OF BLACK HOLLYWOOD OUT! of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! Now that she has been selected by Alpha Kappa Alpha, I know that Michele Obama must be an outstanding American woman because,According to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the criterion for consideration as an honorary You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. kappa alpha psi ritual docshare tips Oct 24 2022 web kappa alpha psi was founded at indiana university on january 5 1911 and incorporated as a national greek letter college fraternity under the laws of the state . Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. Jul 07, 2016. And what is wrong with the fraternities or sorrorities? 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! haters hate hard don't they? The wife of F.D.R. She personifies AKA and many people thought she was a member just on perception a long time before the invitation was issued. Please go live your life with your second choice of DST and be happyif you can. Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. The collectible doll, which will be sold at Wal-mart stores nationwide for $50, is also a significant business and financial plume for the sorority which will receive a percentage profit from each toy sold. [/quote] Though the organization said she will not be at the ceremony. A comparison I wouldnt wish on anyone As we now know, Jackie Kennedy was long suffering while her husband ran around with Marilyn Monroe and many others. I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. *** See not one negative comment about any of my D9 sistergreeks***, I am in total shock. Salma Rice wrote: The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. The thing with AKA is that after undergrad, you cant just walk up and try to become a member- you MUST be invited on all levels so the graduate membership process mirrors the honorary process in lots of ways. SKEE WEE. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote It wasn't until her reign as first lady that she was invited to join the historical divine nine" sorority. Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . In my book, she is now officially skee-WEAK. I think not. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. It is called modesty. She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. Those are personal traits, not sorority traits. 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. Jackie Kennedy had been proud to be an American even when she was a little girl and not until her husband was the leading Democrat running for president. NOPE It doesn't matter if she wore Blue/White, Red/White, Pink/Green or even Blue/Gold. Its a sorority (which means REAL men shouldnt catch so many feelings about whats going on with it- FRATERNITIES are for MEN). Cher Spotted Holding Hands With Amber Roses Ex/Sons Father Alexander AE Edwards, Cher Hints At Being 'In Love' On Twitter, Fab Mama-To-Be Rihanna Spotted Shopping For Baby Clothes In Target, Fans Notice Shes Holding A Dress, BOO'D UP OR NAH? to some black people and ask them their thoughts and history of the black Greeks and you might actually learn something. Because we dont need to hate for what!!! education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) Sen. 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