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Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. 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. [/quote] skee wee. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. Michelle Obama will choose what she feels best suits her. Why is this on the blog? So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. Go Michelle! Report an Issue | or subscribe. Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. 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. Finally, People reall need to wake up. Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Alpha Kappa Alpha hold the Guinness world record for having the largest-ever silver service sit down dinner at a convention. 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. let's not loose site of them and remember to build ourselves up and be pround no matter what letters we represent, because half of these agruments are petty. Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. 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. xoxo, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Please, please, please! Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! />. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. No, she is not. 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! and greetings to all else: AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. 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! 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. I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. What is your problem? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. BADDIE ALERT! 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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? 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. Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. I already thought she was, honestly, but I am happy to see SHE MADE THE DECISION to accept. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor. 28 September 1998. p. 22. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. Pamela, thanks for making that comment. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by nine women. 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[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. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama joined Harris in wearing shades of purple. It is so sad that people are still having this AKA/Delta debate after 95 years!! to talk about. This is the first doll Mattel has created in its flagship brand that honors a sorority or any predominately Black institution. I could not agree more. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. 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. That is all[/quote] 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. 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. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. If you are congratulating just say that! [/quote] What an AKA. I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Go To Homepage Before You Go Ms. Obama did not join a sorority while a undergraduate at Princeton, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, which was founded at Howard University in 1908, did not have a chapter on the campus at the time. "Because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive," says Katie McCormick Lelyveld, Michelle Obama's spokeswoman. Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. Best Answer Copy First, it should be noted that Michelle Obama is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black sorority. AKA does not build women up- it tears non-members down & claims women who are already successful. Just My Opionion I think not. LET IT GO LADIES. 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. The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. The words "your" and "you're" have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. CannotHelpButWonder 1910 ca. The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. In July 2008, she actually accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., the . Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality I love the AKA.. any woman with A Killer Ass is good to go. 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As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". 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. . Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? Rounds of whispers inundated the audience of nearly 1,000 people as AKA President Barbara McKinzie read a congratulatory letter from the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, in honor of the centennial. In my book, she is now officially skee-WEAK. Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair Plus, if she REALLY in her HEART OF HEARTS wanted to be an AKA, she would have done so by now- she LITERALLY lives down the street from the AKA headquarters as they are in the same neighborhood!!! Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. 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. There are 25+ year and 50+ year members that are extremely dark. 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. [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. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. Its a sorority (which means REAL men shouldnt catch so many feelings about whats going on with it- FRATERNITIES are for MEN). I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. The Rev. Published in the St. Louis American Newspaper. Anyway, 1-9-1-3 shout out to my sorors! To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! I was inspired, said Dorothy Wigglesworth, a Northern Virginia resident who has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha for more than 25 years, after the announcement. There is no reason to bash another orgs. 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. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." By the way, the sorority The media? You do know the the BabyPhat symbol is trademarked right? 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! History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. 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? The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. Skeeeee Weeeee to my new soror Michelle Obama and all of my sorors who have posted. Why should we when we are the first and the best? Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. And what is wrong with the fraternities or sorrorities? 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. [/quote] 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. 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. The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. On the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. Does. 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 can never be a part of anything snobbish who think everyone hates on them. ", 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! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. her lack of elite ties in black social circles. 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[/quote] I also thought Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. 11190000008!! to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. 1990)", "Paid Staff Vital to HRC, Cincinnati Woman Advises", "Coggs 'silent strength' behind political dynasty", "Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration: Midwestern Region", "Alpha Kappa Alpha heads to Little Rock for 103rd Founders' Day celebration", "How Gloria Richardson (BA '42) Found Her Activist Voice at Howard", "Alpha Kappa Alpha Mourns the Loss of Educator and Member Marva Collins", "Youth Worker Dead; Mrs. Leathe Hemachandra Was Teacher Here for 28 Years", "Speakers Commission on Police Conduction", "The Good Ground Project: Partner Profiles", "Sorority Mourns Loss of Civil Rights Giant: Leader/activist was former NAACP national president", "Alpha Kappa Alpha to Induct Outstanding Women Into Sorority", "Venture Philanthropy Partners Team: Carol Thompson Cole", "Women's Economic Round Table. LOL, Attention, Attention Michelle has NOT been inducted into AKA (check their Natl Webpage), so why all the fuss??? Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. She most recetly played the widowed wife of former fictional heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the latest installment of the Rocky movie franchise, Creed. She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting 5? What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? I wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. July 27, 20094:46 PM. Share on Facebook Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. I love your green top on your profile pic.. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. I think the truth is that most whites elite and otherwise really dont know much about the world Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. However, one word uttered fondly among these women, who ranged from second year college students to seniors in wheelchairs adorned with the sororitys insignias, cemented the bond between what was a seemingly disparate assemblage soror, the Greek word for sister. SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. 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. 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. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! That is all[/quote] . If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) She said the doll would teach children that it doesnt matter what the color of your skin is, but your value to society.. was offered an honorary membership, which would be quite rude to turn down so according to angry whites here that makes her an elitist because she went to college. To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. 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! It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! In particular any reference to a paper bag test is moot. All the extra is so unnecessary. 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? Its rediculous. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. It is called modesty. 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. 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. We apologize for the error. AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! Jet Magazine. For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . *Sigh* Nevertheless, congrats to AKA and a happy hundred I mean that sincerely. commands. And half of the AKA's executive board realized that they needed a change and thus Delta was formed. Details have not yet been set. I would not want to be called other names.. for the dst and zpb and sgr.. i just wouldnt But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! 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. Nothing else matters. Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? SHE chose to accept the invitation. : No. 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? became a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. DST was incorporated in 1930..Not 1913..tsk tsk tsk..Do you know your history?????? We should be happy for her and stop hating. as it is. I know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. can you really see michelle in any other sorority. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. 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. Why you're soooo concerned is very strange to me. And Michelle Obama, 57, . 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. "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. As far as history is concerned, AKA history is DST history. 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. Because we dont need to hate for what!!! For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. All the extra is so unnecessary. 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? For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. 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