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I guess since I decided not to go that route back in my college days I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. [/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. Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses Barney's makeover has dinosaur experts scratching their heads: 'I don't even know where to start with it', Jena Malone was sexually assaulted by someone she worked with on 'Hunger Games': 'I've worked very hard to heal', Dave Grohl's good deed: Rocker barbecues for hundreds at L.A. homeless shelter, 'There were no filmmakers of color': How Robert Townsend changed the game with self-financed 1987 comedy 'Hollywood Shuffle', Emma Willis 'grateful' to work with dementia specialist after Bruce Willis's FTD diagnosis. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. I am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. "The role of the university art museum and gallery. Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality If you are congratulating just say that! It's a shame but it's the reality. We, the ladies of DST, tend to be more selective. Completely different story with Michelle Obama. Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. WHY? AKA has a history of activism including world-wide human rights. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. That is a fact. To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. 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. It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair There is no reason to bash another orgs. And I doubt an exception to that policy They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. She personifies AKA and many people thought she was a member just on perception a long time before the invitation was issued. Why you're soooo concerned is very strange to me. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. But tonight a spokeswoman for Mrs. Obama, Katie McCormick Lelyveld, said: Because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive. 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. 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. Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. That is all[/quote] 44th President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama Fellowship - To inspire future scholars toward engaging their communities and catalyzing social forces to lead global change. 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. I thinks that is a known fact even a Latino Greek knows that- so it was no light or dark skin thang! Make up your mind! First and foremost, congrats to AKA. 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 am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. Anyone that was there in the room when it was announced could not have missed it because the room was in an uproar.initially because folks presumed that Barack himself would be there to accept an award given to him. Now runteldat! This is a huge mistake. founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! 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. Come on LADIES have more respect for one another (for everyone who is bickering over which is better) don't be so salty. 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! I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. 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. 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. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Oh and Delta's are never ghetto just cause the can step! 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. A comparison I wouldnt wish on anyone As we now know, Jackie Kennedy was long suffering while her husband ran around with Marilyn Monroe and many others. Senior Vice President of Global Communications, first African-American woman to be part-owner of a major, businesswoman, recipient of the William F. Nabors Marketer of the Year Award, first woman president of the National Dental Association (1997), principal consultant with the Fields Harris Group, LLC; Executive Director, National Action Network, president of the California State Conference of the NAACP, former Managing Director, Aetna; Chair and CEO, Smith Whiley and Co. Venture Capital Investment Firm, founder of the Harlem Rehabilitation Center in. Report an Issue | 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. Why would Deltas be jealous? 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. Although it is not her sole responsibility, but I, too, hope that she provides a new perspective within the organization. More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. And if she was so successful herein America, why wasnt she proud of her country until very recently. 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. . real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies Jul 07, 2016. Mrs Obama is a woman of directness and forthrightness and is not pretentious. I really don't 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 isn't AKA actually a social organization? I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Fall 1912 - 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. Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? 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. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." I don't get it. All the extra is so unnecessary. i remember the good feeling in our country when JFK and jackie had two small children in the white houseand i look forward to the obamas and their girls sharing eight great years at 1600 pennsylvania avenue. What an AKA. A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. You do know what a stereotype is, right? The Atlanta lawyer said she switched on her . civil rights leader; wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first to lead the Publisher's Association, first African-American to own and operate a radio station in the city of. Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. Well this news is very nice! It definitely gives them bragging rights, Mr. Graham said of AKA. 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. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. It is really sad that someone would suggest that this was done for the centennial- She could have simply declined if that is what she wanted to do. Greek or not greek, we are all black women, we are intelligent, we are strong, and we need to support one another. These include Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. Sen. Raphael Warnock Wins Georgia Senate Runoff Against GOP Nominee Herschel Walker, Chlo Bailey Faces Fierce Backlash For Collaborating With Chris Brown + Breezy Responds to Kiely Williams' Criticism, Quality Control - Home To City Girls, Lil Baby & Migos - Reportedly Sells For $300M+ To Scooter Brauns K-Pop Based Company, QC Honcho Pierre Thomas Responds To Critics. let me ask all you a question! I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. But a spokeswoman for Ms. Obama said that her membership was non-exclusive. Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . [3] List [ edit] The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: Former GMA3 Co-Anchors T.J. 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This is a very great honor for cum laude Princeton University graduate and the Lady Esquire from Harvard Law School to receive. 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. good for her. It is final and she has accepted. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? 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. I wonder DST! 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. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. Period. How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. However it's amazing for me to hear AKA's claim that my sorority would not have existed without them? At this point in her life, that would really make no sense as there is no true benefit for her. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" People, we've got to do better! Are negative Greeks now the boss of Michelle Obama? Ladies and Sistahs we must be better than that. So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. of them has a very entrenched image. 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Web Design by Appnet.com | Sitemap, Phylicia Rashad: All Women are Colored Girls, Health Frontier of Gene Editing to Target Sickle Cell Disease, Haitians Respond to Media Portrayal of Homeland, AKAs Induct Michelle Obama at International Centennial Celebration. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. 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. Kizzy Please go live your life with your second choice of DST and be happyif you can. To all of you college-bred young women and men, I wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. 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 also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. [/quote] In particular any reference to a paper bag test is moot. 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. Michelle Obama hearts AKA but The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. I think it's AWESOME that Michelle will become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc. As a testimony to the vibrancy of the sorority, July 13, 2008 is officially AKA Sorority Day in Washington, D.C., Copyright 2018 Kristin M. Gray. I have met these members - which kinda disproves many superficial theories of the sorority overall. As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . However, a spokeswoman for Obama told the New York Times that because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive. I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. 11190000008!! The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor. Im glad the NYTimes decided to publish this Caucus post; I think this type of news and information is left out of the media far too much You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. Infuriating. Despite the sizeable parameters of the Washington Convention Centers expansive corridors, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority permeated every recess of the venue in a flurry of cotton-candy-colored pink and green attire. 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. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* 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. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. Kizzy wrote: O.k., Mr. Cannont Help But Wonderfirst of all most of us have jobs and have to type really fast. 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. Most of those women that are claim as doing so much are all honorary members who were successful before. Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. 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. as it is. I love pink you love crimsonthey are the same color, just different shades. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. :-) My bad! Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? I am so sorry, if you found an organization, and you are not happy, you then make another one.. sweetie- it was not a relative. Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. Siddity08 wrote: Posted July 15, 2008 9:33 AM Michelle Obama will choose what she feels best suits her. So YES to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha thank you for starting something and to the intelligent 22 thank you for finishing what they started out to do. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. dst.. to some black people and ask them their thoughts and history of the black Greeks and you might actually learn something. 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. [/quote] Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. 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.. Jul 14 | by Natasha Sunday night (July 13th), it was announced at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Boule (National Convention) that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . ANGIE WARD: influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. The wife of F.D.R. Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. PERFORMANCE ARTIST/VOCAL PRODUCER:SINGER [/quote] If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. OO-OOP!!! 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