And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? When I fell in love with AKA, I made a lifetime commitment for MENot for anyone one else on this thread or in my life. Mrs. Obama is such an example of a strong, intelligent, and beautiful woman, and it is an honor and privilege for any organization to have her become a part of it. Secondly, this whole "this is just opportunism by AKA" is a bit muchI hope all of you, made this much of a stink when DST invited Halle Berry shortly after her oscar win to join their sorority via honorary membership, and she declined. Finally, People reall need to wake up. Also initiated this year was Dr. Zoanne Clack, a physician and medical consultant for the TV show Greys Anatomy; Deborah-Stewart-Parker, president and CEO of International Business Solutions; C. Vivian Stringer, Rutgers University head coach; Carol H. Williams, CEO and president of the Carol H. Williams Advertising Agency; and Dr. Wangari Muta Mathaai, who was unable to attend the ceremonial induction. [/quote] Listed below are notable Alpha Kappa Alpha women such as the founders and international presidents, and members who are involved in the fields of arts and entertainment, business, civil rights, education, health, law, politics, science, literature and sports. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . 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. She personifies AKA and many people thought she was a member just on perception a long time before the invitation was issued. And our president is a member of the secret society Skull and Bones, where initiation involved humiliation and picture-taking in front of others, to ensure compliance with society In particular any reference to a paper bag test is moot. [/quote] we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. The Rev. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. The Harvard put her on their list as 58th of 100 most influential women. became a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 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? I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. Sice you're SOO interested in OUR beloved DST here's lesson number 1: Our sorority WAS incorporated in 1913 and this incorporation was redefined in 1930. Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? I love politico doublespeak, LOL. Nevertheless, we Delta's don't pick legacy and we don't play games or think we are too cute. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? You do know the the BabyPhat symbol is trademarked right? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. 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! Michelle Obama says she'll be proud to be an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the black sorority holding its centennial celebrations in DC this week. PEOPLE!!!! Michelle Obama has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, ending weeks of speculation on historically black college campuses about which, if any, sorority she would join. 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. And I doubt an exception to that policy Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mentoring Program | Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts News Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mentoring Program Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mentoring Program Kristin Foster SEP 03, 2020 Hello SD 163 Families! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such great stature join our great society, said McKinzie. I love AKA, would not trade it for the world, but I am so much more than three letters and two colors. 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. Point of clarity, AKAs have prominent honorary and initiated members along with DST, ZphiB, and SGRho and dont get me started on the fraternities. Uh ohh did I spell wright right? She said the African-American doll, a product that ironically did not exist during Alpha Kappa Alphas founding in 1908, would help combat the infamous findings of the 1954 and 2005 doll studies which concluded that many African-American youngsters preferred White toys. With those words, a collective gasp unfolded throughout the throng as members stood and clapped, danced in the aisles and pointed their pinky fingers skyward. Wow, after reading these comments I' am a bit shocked at all the negative attacks and hatred things each groups are saying about one another. Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha. See I came on this site to big you ladies of AKA upbut after reading this mess- I see SOME of you are still brown-paper-bag-bimbos. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. 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"); Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair Honor your founders with respect for one another! I love your green top on your profile pic.. The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. I wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. Natasha can't say it, but I can. 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. By Samantha Henig. All members of the D9 have them. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. But if you didn't intend to get an answer to your question a simple period at the end of your INCORRECT statement would have sufficed. LOL. <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* She is truly a todays elegant woman with her tall, slender, Kennedy-eque statute, coiffed hair, pop culture attitude, and a lady of couture. Michelle Obama hearts AKA but 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. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. to talk about. 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! Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. Its wonderful. First and foremost, congrats to AKA. good for her. This is a huge mistake. LET IT GO LADIES. As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. Founded at Howard University in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American college-educated women and the first sorority of any type at MIT. Michelle Obama will choose what she feels best suits her. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. Every organization has honorary members including fraternities. Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. Mrs Obama is a woman of directness and forthrightness and is not pretentious. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. "ChinaDoll ofthe Platters". However it's amazing for me to hear AKA's claim that my sorority would not have existed without them? Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. 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 . Also, go beyond our national website to find it (I must warn you.it's going to take MORE than a WEEKEND for it come together). Preach Soror! OO-OOP!!! Kizzy wrote: I never hear you making The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. DST was incorporated in 1930..Not 1913..tsk tsk tsk..Do you know your history?????? Though the organization said she will not be at the ceremony. If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Beyonc Celebrates GRAMMY GOAT Status With Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo & More + Is It a Conspiracy That Beyonc Didn't Win Album Of The Year? To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! I know that there is a very large powerful A.K.A. 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 [] AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. 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. 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. I have nothing negative to say about DST. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. NOPE [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. I really dont understand the significance of thisnot like she needed the affiliation to network or to be a public servantand correct me if I am wrong, but isnt AKA actually a social organization? 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. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! Rational people would understand this concept. her lack of elite ties in black social circles. Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality AKA's would be liked more if they didn't push their snobby ways all in your face, come on now, since when does an arrogant person look good on the inside and out? Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. of them has a very entrenched image. Good Job AKA! I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. 11190000008!! If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? The first African American FIRST Lady??? 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. Please, please, please! Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. Tanya. I love it when Deltas are jealous. civil rights activist; first African-American woman to work at a white newspaper, award-winning author, celebrity journalist, former beauty queen, actress, model, producer, social activist and philanthropist, scholar, author, professor of African American Cultural Studies, Law, and Bioethics, writer; granddaughter of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, principal dancer, River City Ballet Company; founder and Artistic Director, Ballet on Wheels, core dancer, Lindy Hop All-star Dancers; winner of 2004 American Lindy Hop Championships Open Showcase division; winner of 2003 New York Lindy Hop Open Champions Routine division, producer, Five Sisters Production Company, Mrs. United States 2007; Mrs. Michigan America 2010; Mrs. Michigan International 2005; Mrs. Michigan Galaxy 2006, Mrs. District of Columbia America 2009; Mrs. Maryland United States 2005, Miss Black Delaware 1996; University Dean, first African-American woman invited to sing at the White House, R&B singer and songwriter; lead background vocalist for, one of two African-American hosts for the, Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter, education activist, trained Rosa Parks during workshops at Highlander Folk School School, civil rights advocate and social reformer, first African-American woman to head the Urban League in Washington, D.C.; personal confidante to first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. And you have a great day! Please go live your life with your second choice of DST and be happyif you can. For each greek woman on this thread, we each had the same choice that Mrs Obama has, and for whatever reason we selected the org that was best for us. Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. Actually.in 1913 AKA was there marching along with DST for Women's Sufferage..Look at it this way.All 4 sororities want the same thingwe just have different ways of achieving it. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. I have been an avid supporter of Obama & campaign contributor, but frankly this makes me SICK to my stomach & I will not contribute another dollar. Its a sorority (which means REAL men shouldnt catch so many feelings about whats going on with it- FRATERNITIES are for MEN). I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. Does. Halle Bailey Addresses Racist Trolls Amid 'The Little Mermaid' Backlash + Petty DDG Drama Picks Back Up. 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). Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha, a Historically Black Sorority Michelle Obama has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, ending weeks of speculation on historically black college campuses about which, if any, sorority she would join. Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. Very wise. They at least seem to be about business. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Don't read too much into the spelling dude cause this is not a spelling bee. AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. Details have not yet been set. No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. 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. It really does take homage away. I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. 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). former professional track runner, college all-American; assistant track and field coach, US Military Academy; Associated Head track coach, US track champion; bronze medal winner, 2000 Olympics, US Track and Field Heptathlon champion; three-time NCAA Heptathlon champion; NCAA Top Six Award winner; Verizon Academic All-America Hall of Fame; Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame; University of Houston Hall of Honor, first African-American to win a national championship in any sport (tennis), member of US track and field team, 1952 Olympics; won several national championships in 50meters and long jump, NCAA track-runner, 3-time ACC Champion in the 400, 3-time All-American; 2012 Summer Olympics Semi-finalist in the 400. nine-time All-American winner in gymnastics; won NCAA championships in all-around and floor exercise in 1989; member of U.S. National team; Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, first African-American woman to achieve the rank of colonel in, first female president of Latin American Studies Club, first woman to be honored with "Man of the Year" by the Chicago, internationally-known motivational speaker; former National President of, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 07:45. What I can't understand is why all the bashing? I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. [/quote] Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. As an African American woman I am proud. If FINER WOMANHOOD is what is important to you, the blue and white is the route for you.SGRho has a special place in my heart for breaking barriers and being founded in 1922 on a white campus.Let's acknowledge the GREATNESS in ALL of our orgs and respect that we all have a choice to join the org thatis best for us as individuals. Black fraternities and sororities have long been strongholds in the African-American community, taking roles in organizing during the civil rights movement. They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. : No. If you are congratulating just say that! Infuriating. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. I have met these members - which kinda disproves many superficial theories of the sorority overall. NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. The wife of F.D.R. There are 25+ year and 50+ year members that are extremely dark. Alpha Kappa Alpha was started in the early 1900's at Howard University and has maintained it's commitment to spreading African-American sisterhood on campus' everywhere. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? Third, to put it in perspective there are over 200,000 ladies who have taken the of of membership of AKA, there are less than 150 honorary members in a 100 year history of the sorority. It is an honorary membership because when she attended Princeton, there was no chapter of the sorority there. FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." 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. We are down to business and surround ourselves with community service individuals with goals and grades. 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. Why you're soooo concerned is very strange to me. For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. Since you're soooo interested in DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INCORPORATED here's lesson number 1: OUR sorority WAS INCORPORATED in 1913 and this incorporation was redefined in 1930. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? 28 September 1998. p. 22. The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. What is your problem? 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. Mr. Graham said the fact that Mrs. Obama hadnt been a member of a sorority before underscored We are unable to fully display the content of this page. I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. This means she has no official duties or affiliation with that Fraternity, which is basically a College/University Fraternity. 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. 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. Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. [/quote] I know they teach these things in elementary school. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) 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 . The CNBC Correspondent Will Add A Lot To The GOP Debate", "South Carolina African-American Honoree: Janice Huff", "Celebrities Celebrate Newest AKAs on Twitter", "Trio of AKAs Elected to Lead National Organizations", "JaQuitta Williams: News Reporter and Anchor", "Septima P. Clark (1898-1987) papers (ca. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! Most are involved in charitable True, my Founders were members of your sorority however, they had a desire to Change and Change is what they did, thus Delta Sigma Theta was born. Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. Please dont take this the wrong way, but it is obvious who the commenters here are who are white and have little to no experience with the black community. I think i went over this in the Doctrine under a thread called "Sleep or See" part 2, I been aware of the connection since the 90's, this is nothing new for me, but for those that are not aware. Although both ladies were offered honorary membership, they are not officially members of the organization. She looks Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. MOVER OVER WINTER: SPRING 2023 MOVIES ARE HERE! Michelle Obama Eleanor Roosevelt Jane Addams, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Maya Angelou Ella Fitzgerald Worldwide, Alpha Kappa Alpha boasts more than 950 collegiate, alumnae, and community chapters in the United States, Canada, Germany, Japan, the Bahamas, Liberia, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and South Korea. 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