Congratulations AKA - What a year. 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. AKA has a history of activism including world-wide human rights. I love AKA, would not trade it for the world, but I am so much more than three letters and two colors. On the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. Go Michelle! I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. "ChinaDoll ofthe Platters". Pamela, thanks for making that comment. I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . Most have a life. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. I know they teach these things in elementary school. I love the AKA.. any woman with A Killer Ass is good to go. Mr. Graham said the fact that Mrs. Obama hadnt been a member of a sorority before underscored [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. What is your problem? Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Mrs Obama I fear will will be felled by her bluntness so that in the future that comparison will seem less applicable. As far as taking the time to research, who cares? That sounds pretty selective to me. I know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. women according to the article sorority celebrates michelle obama s acceptance new york times july 14 2008 michelle obama wife of . Under NO circumstances would I take the time to research your sorority to attempt to prove your soror wrong or for any other reason for that matter. Yes I will give it to you the ladies of AKA where the first black all female organization. You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? Its rediculous. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. or subscribe. You do know what a stereotype is, right? Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. 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. of them has a very entrenched image. If she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. 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? I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. Readmore, The Early Word: 2 Candidates, 2 Visions for Iraq. [quote comment="140176"][quote comment="139767"]Ms. Obama is a great high profile candidate to claim. It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . 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. 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? 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. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. 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. 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? Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. Sasha Obama will have an easy in to one of University of Michigan's most prosperous sororities if she chooses to rush. 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? Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! Share on Facebook If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . Of course you may never agree about the differences because you are two different organizations. NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! 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. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. 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. 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 [] But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? I wonder if she's checked their history? AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. At this point in her life, that would really make no sense as there is no true benefit for her. As far as history is concerned, AKA history is DST history. 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. 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Vice President of Employment and Diversity, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. founder of the Smith-Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, founder of DuSable Museum of African American History in, first African book publisher in the United Kingdom; writer and broadcaster; inducted into the, global marketing director, personal care division, Avon, first African-American woman to form a commercial, president of the National Association of Black Journalists; Managing Editor and primary anchor at, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for, founder of Westside Preparatory School in, taught in New York City schools for 28 years. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. And P.S. Really? 5? Those of you are hating, remember Deltas, your founders were AKAs. . When Howard University started accepting students they had the paper brown test, and AKA just started letting brown and darker ladies join their organization its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." 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? 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. Ladies and Sistahs we must be better than that. That was not a globally shared ides. Lawmakers will weigh in on Mr. Obamas comments on the Sunday shows. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. So before you start challenging sorors from DIFFERENT sororities KNOW THEIR HISTORY! manicure and pedicure i love people calling me pretty girls.. stuck up.. smart girls.. prissy girls 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. [/quote] Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. <---Just so happens to be a damn good looking woman *check* Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. Why is this on the blog? To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. "Finer womanhood" indeed! I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. Michelle Obama will choose what she feels best suits her. [/quote] I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. 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. 1982 - Alpha Kappa Alpha breaks ground for the Corporate Office at 5656 South Stony Island Avenue. Wow, now for the first time in my adult life I have come to realize that Michele Obama is the new Jackie Kennedy for the 21st century. SGRho. AKA2tude, you need to understand that I'm so not concerned with AKA's history, and was ONLY responding to YOUR soror who was very concerned with our incorporation. 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. If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. Tweet If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. For each greek woman on this thread, we each had the same choice that Mrs Obama has, and for whatever reason we selected the org that was best for us. 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? It is final and she has accepted. DAMN! 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. 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. WashingtonPost.com: It definitely gives them bragging rights, Mr. Graham said of AKA. 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. The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. Powered by, Badges | I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. 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. 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. I know they teach these things in elementary school. I also thought As an African American woman I am proud. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. 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. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection 150 out of 200,000. 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. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. to talk about. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? 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. 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. There are 25+ year and 50+ year members that are extremely dark. 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. Make up your mind! 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. Good Job AKA! She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. Terms of Service. Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. LOL[/quote] It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by nine women. a book examining elite black social organizations. For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. -white woman. Readmore, Lawmakers will weigh in on President Obamas international coalition to fight Islamist militants.Readmore, President Obama drew criticism on Thursday when he said, we dont have a strategy yet, for military action against ISIS in Syria. 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. I have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. Black fraternities and sororities have long been strongholds in the African-American community, taking roles in organizing during the civil rights movement. forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. "The role of the university art museum and gallery. Who do you even think youre convincing? This is a very great honor for cum laude Princeton University graduate and the Lady Esquire from Harvard Law School to receive. 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. good for her. Does. 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You may then be asked to log in, create an account if you don't already have one, 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. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for example, belonged to Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest historically black fraternity. I wonder Who thinks that? I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. Since a Delta was the first black woman to run for president, how cute is it to let the AKA be the wife of the person running for presidentnot the actual candidate. 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. No member who made the choice for themselves should be jealous. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. By Rolling Out. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. NOPE Every organization has honorary members including fraternities. 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 also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. let me ask all you a question! This is the first doll Mattel has created in its flagship brand that honors a sorority or any predominately Black institution. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. 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!!! Honor your founders with respect for one another! I never hear you making Uh ohh did I spell wright right? NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. 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. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. 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