Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. [/quote] By the way, what was her outstanding achievements that set her apart in her community and careers? Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? 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. Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality PERFORMANCE ARTIST/VOCAL PRODUCER:SINGER or subscribe. 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 [] Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. by Christi Parsons Its very political, and appropriate for the blog, even if it appears marginally so. People, we've got to do better! 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. In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. 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. DST! to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. hater, AKA is the best ! Best Answer Copy First, it should be noted that Michelle Obama is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black sorority. or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. 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. Most have a life. 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 Atlanta lawyer said she switched on her . 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? NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Go To Homepage Before You Go I thought of my Atlanta aunts, partisans of the Alpha Kappa Alpha pink and green, crowing over Obama's acceptance of an honorary membership that same month: "Tell her she made the right choice . 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? you rather see us in the hood with no job or in jail? Alpha Kappa Alpha hold the Guinness world record for having the largest-ever silver service sit down dinner at a convention. I also thought Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! LET IT GO LADIES. 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. I know they teach these things in elementary school. [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. Former GMA3 Co-Anchors T.J. 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She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. More importantly every organization has been turned down by someone that they have asked to join. forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. If we are following in your footsteps, why weren't you marching down Pennsylvaina Avenue during the Women's Suffrage March in 1913? MLK, being an Alpha doesnt surprise me either, they are known as very serious, studious, and successful. 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. 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. Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. However it's amazing for me to hear AKA's claim that my sorority would not have existed without them? If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. 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 . The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. Go AKA. Anyway, 1-9-1-3 shout out to my sorors! 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 . 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 she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. No one goes from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Zeta. The words "your" and "you're" have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. 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. My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. 1982 - Alpha Kappa Alpha breaks ground for the Corporate Office at 5656 South Stony Island Avenue. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! 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). We are unable to fully display the content of this page. Not once did I see a lady of DiSTention stoop to the level of saying hatful remarks about Mrs. Obama becoming a AKA (even though its not official yet). 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 . So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. They at least seem to be about business. The sorority said that once Mrs. Obama is formally inducted into the organization, which has 225,000 members, she cant become a member of any of the other Divine Nine organizations, as black If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! Why do some of you feel that you have to go out of your way to be NASTY? Those of you are hating, remember Deltas, your founders were AKAs. Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! Phrist Family for the future First Lady Amen. 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. We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? You do know what a stereotype is, right? The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. 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. And I doubt an exception to that policy Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? I personally think it is good of her to even extend a hand to help other Greeks. I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. Report an Issue | It is called modesty. 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. Tweet A question is a statement followed by a question mark. All of our orgs have inactive, letter wearing members so what's new?! DAMN! real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies sent to daughter. AKA had dark-skinned founders. 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. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. 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? Come on LADIES have more respect for one another (for everyone who is bickering over which is better) don't be so salty. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. 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. : No. This means she has no official duties or affiliation with that Fraternity, which is basically a College/University Fraternity. The Rev. That sounds pretty selective to me. The paper bag thing is history. Joanna Mary Berry Shields (July 7, 1884 - February 2, 1965) was one of the seven members of the sophomore class of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first sorority founded by African-American women. As the first . Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? 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 Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. Of course you may never agree about the differences because you are two different organizations. She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting Sasha's famous mom did not join a sorority when she was an undergraduate at Princeton University in the '80s. I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. Please, please, please! SHE chose to accept the invitation. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! dst.. Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair 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. The truth is, is that all organizations who participate in honorary membership routinely evaluate new members, AKA is no different. 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 . But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." NOPE By Samantha Henig. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. But the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama wants to make sure people know that accepting AKA's invitation doesn't mean she'd rule out others. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. Shorty Lo- What an AKA. president of Hitco Music Publishing; first and only African-American woman to run a major publishing company, Midnight Songs; former head of A&R at Universal Records; Senior Vice President/Special Assistant to the Chairman (Doug Morris) of the Universal Music Group; advisor, only African-American to be nominated for an. Freemasonry and Fraternities Part 2 pages 1-44. http://chronicle.com/blogs/election/2254/michelle-obama-joins-alpha http://www.scribd.com/doc/14209009/Freemasonry-and-Fraternities-Part-2. and greetings to all else: I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection 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. The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! But congrats to her?! As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . I have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. Especially if you are not active. Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . a book examining elite black social organizations. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. You are nothing more than angry former sorors. And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. 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). Liberal shill: This is a positive step that will help enrich the lives of so many young African American girls. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. ", "NABJ Awards USA Today's Yamiche Alcindor, Emerging Journalist of the Year", National Association of Black Journalists, "Howard University homecoming showcases black Greek tradition", "About The Author - Black Woman Redefined", "Phenomenal Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority", "Ladies of Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated", "A Soror of Alpha Kappa Alpha From Michigan Was Just Crowned Miss Black USA", "Temple graduate Danica Tisdale placed in the top 10 of the Miss America pageant this weekend", "Judges for Annapolis Opera's Seventeenth Vocal Competition", http://www.tiffanymonique.com%7Caccess-date=2008-03-01, "Rising rapper overcame Muslim family opposition to follow Jesus", "A Once-in-a-Century Celebration: Over 20,000 members to assemble for historic gathering", "Who Is Sharon Epperson? AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. Yuck! Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. People, weve got to do better! If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. Its wonderful. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* Tanya. Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. 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. an historically black organization founded in 1908, and the group announced this week at its Centennial Convention in Washington that Mrs. Obama had agreed to join. I think the truth is that most whites elite and otherwise really dont know much about the world WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! [/quote] These include Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. 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. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? I never hear you making We should be happy for her and stop hating. 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 She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 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. If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! Pamela, thanks for making that comment. xoxo, & 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. She has good looks and a statuesque figure. as it is. Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? skee wee. On Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | Quote A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. She is such an ethical elegant woman. 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. Lets squash this once and for all! Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. Both women are to be admired and widely popular. Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses Most are involved in charitable Greek or not greek, we are all black women, we are intelligent, we are strong, and we need to support one another. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. 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It is an honorary membership because when she attended Princeton, there was no chapter of the sorority there. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. [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. That is all[/quote] First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. To all of you college-bred young women and men, I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! That is all[/quote] do u know EVERY detail of my org? [/quote] . I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. MOVER OVER WINTER: SPRING 2023 MOVIES ARE HERE! Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. "The role of the university art museum and gallery. We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. In May of 2022, she was selected as an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Leadership Fellow and currently serves the Co-Director for the March For Our Lives GW chapter, and as the President of. All rights reserved. Who do you even think youre convincing? EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Coco Jones Opens Up About Finding Her Second Family On Set, While Jabari Banks Gets Real About Becoming The New Fresh Prince! Michelle Obama hearts AKA but 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. What does this have to do with the candidates positions on REAL ISSUES facing the country? I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! 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