"Finer womanhood" indeed! In July 2008, she actually accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., the . All organizations share that distinction. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. And you have a great day! Please, please, please! <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. commands. If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. [/quote] A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. This is the first doll Mattel has created in its flagship brand that honors a sorority or any predominately Black institution. 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. I love your green top on your profile pic.. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. I love AKA, would not trade it for the world, but I am so much more than three letters and two colors. They at least seem to be about business. to talk about. Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. By the way, what was her outstanding achievements that set her apart in her community and careers? DAMN! You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Preach Soror! Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. delta sucks ! that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. 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. But you werent not the first black all female organization dedicated to change and the empowerment of African Americans as a whole. Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. AKA has a history of activism including world-wide human rights. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. Heres The Latest On Single-Again Kanye Wests Harassing Social Media Posts Aimed At Kim K, Lil Tjay & Ice Spice Deny Dating Rumors Despite Lavish $150K Richard Mille Watch Gift, T.J. & Amys Life After Getting Fired From ABC: Luxe Jewelry Shopping Spree For Amy's Birthday, Anchors Reportedly Eyeing NewsNation For Jobs, Babyface Divorce Settlement: Singer Ordered To Pay Ex-Wife $37K/Month, Allegedly Dating German Model, Oh? All the extra is so unnecessary. 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. I thinks that is a known fact even a Latino Greek knows that- so it was no light or dark skin thang! The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. 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. And I doubt an exception to that policy The Rev. And Michelle Obama, 57, . Or shit, I would've rather seen her an honorary Delta. Ok yeah- when do we get to a point where we tell these "already powerful women" what they can and cannot do? Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. SKEE WEE. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. I wonder if she's checked their history? She has good looks and a statuesque figure. I wonder Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? The pretty members are stuck-up & out of the 30, 60, and 100+ plus groups that cross- be serious- not many are still active and financial and virtually none learn their history or their line sisters names. Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. I guess since I decided not to go that route back in my college days Liberal shill: This is a positive step that will help enrich the lives of so many young African American girls. You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. Congrats welcome to the Phrist Family. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality Sliding Into Love: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Wild DM Romance, 'Shroomy' Sexcapades & Future Nuptials? Or maybe since the AKA's were the only organization to speak out defending Mrs. Obama, She felt we truly exemplified sisterhood and decided to join. Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" The media? 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. 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. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. Oooo-ooop! 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. I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: She was the first African-American actress to win the Best Actress Tony Award, which she won for her 2004 performance in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha. Actually I AM in my right mind and self esteem. 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). I was thinking about that Hilary thing and she said no because you have to be exclusive. The truth is, is that all organizations who participate in honorary membership routinely evaluate new members, AKA is no different. This is a listing of notable alumni and honorary members of Alpha Phi Omega, an international service fraternity.The list includes members of the fraternity who have become well known or who have attained high ranking positions in their particular career field, such as government and politics, academia, science and technology, sports, or business. It is the first Greek sorority established by African-American women. So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. ", 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! Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. By Rolling Out. Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. Oh and Delta's are never ghetto just cause the can step! women according to the article sorority celebrates michelle obama s acceptance new york times july 14 2008 michelle obama wife of . [/quote] According to Ms., AKA spearheaded the first full-time congressional lobby for minority-group civil rights, the National Non-Partisan Council on Public Affairs between 1938 and 1948. good for her. Yet, little did the sisters know that a new member would be introduced to the traditions of service and friendship that have sustained Alpha Kappa Alpha for the past 100 years. PREVIOUS: T.O. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. I could not agree more. -white woman. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. 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. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk She is about to make history as the first AA first-lady and she can do more good by helping ALL sororities DST, ZPB, SGRho, instead of siding with just one. Those of you are hating, remember Deltas, your founders were AKAs. 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. 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 have nothing negative to say about DST. 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. Oh well.. good for Michelle. PEOPLE!!!! Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. Mrs Obama is a woman of directness and forthrightness and is not pretentious. This means she has no official duties or affiliation with that Fraternity, which is basically a College/University Fraternity. AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. 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? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, [/quote] What happened, has happened. 1910 ca. Kizzy wrote: Why would you a woman who is supposed to be a lady (and this goes for the other women who bicker about which organization is better) who represents a great organization like yours portray yourself in this manner? As far as taking the time to research, who cares? Why is this on the blog? If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! I can, however see her point. I see my comment was taken downthat was classy, Natasha. sweetie- it was not a relative. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? first African-American female mayor of a major city, civil rights activist; first African-American, Democratic Senator of North Carolina District 40 Mecklenburg County, Attorney-General of the Bahamas, barrister, politician, and community rights advocate, first female Cabinet Minister, Bermuda; Member of the Bermuda Cabinet. And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? DST was incorporated in 1930..Not 1913..tsk tsk tsk..Do you know your history?????? 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". Its wonderful. type. Every organization has honorary members including fraternities. Jealousy comes from wanting what someone else has. Salma Rice wrote: we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? 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! In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. We are unable to fully display the content of this page. That is a fact. Well this news is very nice! Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. A number of women in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the nation's oldest African American Greek-lettered sorority, say they plan to help get former Vice President Joe Biden elected . Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for.. Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. 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. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! sent to daughter. She looks Best Answer Copy First, it should be noted that Michelle Obama is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black sorority. I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. The pretty members are stuck-up & out of the 30, 60, and 100+ plus groups that cross- be serious- not many are still active and financial and virtually none learn their history or their line sisters names. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." Jul 07, 2016. Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? What is your problem? If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. All the extra is so unnecessary. do u know EVERY detail of my org? Nothing else matters. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). To all of you college-bred young women and men, Go Michelle. Michelle knows what's up. SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. 10 minutes?? Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). By the way, the sorority Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? [2], Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. Will someone please tell Michelle Obama that membership in AKA is exclusive. Make up your mind! She is truly a todays elegant woman with her tall, slender, Kennedy-eque statute, coiffed hair, pop culture attitude, and a lady of couture. First and foremost, congrats to AKA. to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. There is no reason to bash another orgs. 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. But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies I am so sorry, if you found an organization, and you are not happy, you then make another one.. <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* 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. :-) My bad! Of she is an Alpha Kappa Alpha. manicure and pedicure i love people calling me pretty girls.. stuck up.. smart girls.. prissy girls Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair 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 [] My sorority inducted her because she exemplies all that we stand for high scholastics, high ideals, and service to all mankind!! What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? *Sigh* Nevertheless, congrats to AKA and a happy hundred I mean that sincerely. I guess to each her own. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. 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WashingtonPost.com: Honor your founders with respect for one another! AKA had dark-skinned founders. The paper bag test was real.. My grandma is an AKA from Howard, and if you look at all the AKA pics from 1970 and 1908.. You did not even see on dark girl.