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. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." do u know EVERY detail of my org? I think not. 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. And Michelle Obama, 57, . I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. The disgruntled woman go ahead and find As for Barack Obama, back when he was a. Congrats welcome to the Phrist Family. If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? But you werent not the first black all female organization dedicated to change and the empowerment of African Americans as a whole. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. 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. I think the truth is that most whites elite and otherwise really dont know much about the world I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. Michelle knows what's up. Jealousy comes from wanting what someone else has. The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. She most recetly played the widowed wife of former fictional heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the latest installment of the Rocky movie franchise, Creed. Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? 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. I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. 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. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. SGRho. 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. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. She is such an ethical elegant woman. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows 28 September 1998. p. 22. When Howard University started accepting students they had the paper brown test, and AKA just started letting brown and darker ladies join their organization People, we've got to do better! NOPE and I don't expect you to. [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for." If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alpha's sisterhood. Why is this on the blog? And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? first African-American female municipal judge, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, first African-American Judge appointed Supervising Judge of Civil Court, Kings Co., Brooklyn. 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. 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Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. She personifies AKA and many people thought she was a member just on perception a long time before the invitation was issued. The Rev. Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. Yet, also ringing in their ears was an earlier proclamation from D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, who augmented the momentum of the day for Alpha Kappa Alpha members while also creating history in the District. 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. Yuck! Former GMA3 Co-Anchors T.J. 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They at least seem to be about business. 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? The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. 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 . Miss ANN It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. By the way, the sorority If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. Really? Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. You do know the the BabyPhat symbol is trademarked right? we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve I really feel in my heart that any one pledges sigma gamma rho or zeta are rejected from AKA or Delta I just dont get why would anyone in their right mind will pledge the other two. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! NOPE let me ask all you a question! And you have a great day! I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha, a Historically Black Sorority July 15, 2008 Michelle Obama has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, ending. 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 point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. dst.. They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. 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! Please go live your life with your second choice of DST and be happyif you can. Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other sorority. first African-American woman elected Circuit Judge, 20th Judicial Circuit, first African-American female Supreme Court Justice on the, first African-American woman Chief Supreme Court Justice on the, first African-American female deputy attorney general in Maryland; first African-American circuit court judge in Howard County, MD, first and only African-American to serve as, first female, first Jamaican (Hispanic) and first, Kentucky State Representative, Executive Director on the Kentucky Commission on Women, State Senator, Virginia; former Mayor, Hampton, VA; Dean School of Liberal Arts, Hampton University, Chairperson, Tampa (FL) City Council; first African-American woman elected to Tampa City Council. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by nine women. Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. Did she act as Eleanor Roosevelt or did she accept the sorority bid with the exclusivity clause? It is called modesty. This is a big deal in African American social circles. shes a lovely, smart, educated woman and mother. if you pledged delta, and you did not like what it stood for, would you create a new sororityduh Membership (honorary or otherwise) in multiple black sororities doesnt exist, Katie. sweetie- it was not a relative. And if she was so successful herein America, why wasnt she proud of her country until very recently. Go Michelle! I have nothing negative to say about DST. 2 b continued Ok yeah- when do we get to a point where we tell these "already powerful women" what they can and cannot do? That is the image that the members put out of themselves. Michelle Obama is sometimes compared to Jackie Kennedy, but she may now have something in common with another first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. 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. In July 2008, she actually accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., the . or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. Good Job AKA! Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. 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.. Infuriating. 5? 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. to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? While attending the Centennial Public Meeting on July 13, some laughed lightheartedly among friends with thick, southern drawls, while others conversed with lilting Caribbean inflections. Details have not yet been set. You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. What is your problem? So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. I cannot believe that Alpha Kappa Alpha would extend membership to Mrs. Obama ONLY because there is a chance that she might be the first black first lady. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." Her commitment began in 1959, when she was inducted into the Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. while pursuing her undergraduate studies at The Alabama State University. If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! FIRSTLY SOME OF THE AKA FOUNDERS AND SOPHOMORES WERE BROWN AND DARKSKINNED..LIKE ANNA EASTER BROWN AND LUCY DIGGS SLOWEgOSH FREAKING iDIOTS LIKE YOU MAKE ME SO MADAnD NO i AM NOT dARK SKIN OR bROWN SKINNED IM LIGHT SKINNED AND iM A ZETA..mY SISTER IS VERY DARK SKINNED AND SHE IS A pRETTY GIRL WEARS HER 20 PEARLS PROUDLY SHE WORKED HARD FOR IT (nO PAPER IN THHIS FAM WE SAVE TREES)yES AT ONE TIME IN SOME SOUTHERN CHAPTERS THE PAPER BAG TESTS WERE USED..AND FOR YOUR INFO AKA, AND DELTAS USE IT..(THE CHAPTERS THAT MOSTLY INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THE bLACK UPPER CLASS) iF YOU ARE IN THE bLACK UPPER CLASS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE SORORITIES ARE AKA N DST..SO THATS WHAT THE PAPER BAG TEST WAS ABOUTAKA N DST NEED TO STOP THE FIGHTING YOU BOTH ARE ONE IN THE SAME LIKE MOTHER AND DAUGHTERAND PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER THE HISTORY YOU LEARNED WHEN YOU PLEDGED..IF YOU PLEDGED! 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. 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 They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. Make up your mind! Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. Although it is not her sole responsibility, but I, too, hope that she provides a new perspective within the organization. She is truly a todays elegant woman with her tall, slender, Kennedy-eque statute, coiffed hair, pop culture attitude, and a lady of couture. I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. My sorority inducted her because she exemplies all that we stand for high scholastics, high ideals, and service to all mankind!! I love it when Deltas are jealous. Nevertheless, we Delta's don't pick legacy and we don't play games or think we are too cute. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. 11190000008!! 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. Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. These men have a reputation for being hard partiers, and dogs Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. The City of Chicago subsequently named the . PEOPLE!!!! 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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. Most of those women that are claim as doing so much are all honorary members who were successful before. [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for." If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa. 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? Posted July 15, 2008 9:33 AM SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama Every organization has honorary members including fraternities. Nothing else matters. 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. I have to agree with this post below! However it's amazing for me to hear AKA's claim that my sorority would not have existed without them? 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. I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* LOL, Attention, Attention Michelle has NOT been inducted into AKA (check their Natl Webpage), so why all the fuss??? 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. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. Among those being inducted tomorrow are Rutgers University basketball coach C. Vivian Stringer and Wangari Muta Maathai, the Kenyan environmental and political activist who is the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Also note that the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated wanted to revamp the sorority because they wanted to change the direction of the sorority being based as a social organization. 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. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). Greek or not greek, we are all black women, we are intelligent, we are strong, and we need to support one another. [/quote] 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. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. 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. So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! Of she is an Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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. I know that there is a very large powerful A.K.A. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. I welcome Michelle Obama to my glorious sorority with an open arms!!! & Ne-Yo Get "Fun & Fearless", NEXT: MJB & Kelly Rowland Go To Dinner+Celebs Do VH-1 Rock Honors, EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Showrunner Carla Banks-Waddles & Director Morgan Cooper On Crafting Characters and Powerful Themes That Resonate. 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