All rights reserved. We are down to business and surround ourselves with community service individuals with goals and grades. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. Share on Facebook Every organization has honorary members including fraternities. Why is this on the blog? You should be a comedian. I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. All members of the D9 have them. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? I don't have bad words to say, just that I hope the true mission of service continues to be at the forefront of everyone's minds and agendas. 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? 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. 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. Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. 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). We should be happy for her and stop hating. 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for.. Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. by Christi Parsons More importantly every organization has been turned down by someone that they have asked to join. *** See not one negative comment about any of my D9 sistergreeks***, I am in total shock. I have nothing negative to say about DST. 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. 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. 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. No one goes from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Zeta. Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. Especially if you are not active. Greek or not greek, we are all black women, we are intelligent, we are strong, and we need to support one another. 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First and foremost, congrats to AKA. [/quote] pastor, Harris Chapel United Methodist Church, pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in South, first African-American woman to become a bishop; second woman to become a bishop in the, first African-American woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal and first American woman to win a gold medal in track and field during the. 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 . 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. So, instead of going back and forth about whose sorority is best and arguing over Michelle Obama, congrats SHOULD be extended to the 4 ladies who have officially been inducted (no mention of those people..*shaking head). Infuriating. Ladies and Sistahs we must be better than that. No, she is not. . This Just In: Michelle Obama Inducted As An Honorary Member Of AKA! />. 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. Point of clarity, AKAs have prominent honorary and initiated members along with DST, ZphiB, and SGRho and dont get me started on the fraternities. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. 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. Why would Deltas be jealous? Skeeeee Weeeee to my new soror Michelle Obama and all of my sorors who have posted. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! if you pledged delta, and you did not like what it stood for, would you create a new sororityduh She most recetly played the widowed wife of former fictional heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the latest installment of the Rocky movie franchise, Creed. The collectible doll, which will be sold at Wal-mart stores nationwide for $50, is also a significant business and financial plume for the sorority which will receive a percentage profit from each toy sold. Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. skee wee. Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. 11190000008!! 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! meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. To those that are not members but are still congratulating her, thank you. That is all[/quote] As an African American woman I am proud. NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! There are people with negative attributes in ALL nine BGLOs, so to insinuate that AKA is the only one with undesirables would be such a fabrication. xoxo, And our president is a member of the secret society Skull and Bones, where initiation involved humiliation and picture-taking in front of others, to ensure compliance with society Who thinks that? manicure and pedicure i love people calling me pretty girls.. stuck up.. smart girls.. prissy girls 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. member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. Although it is not her sole responsibility, but I, too, hope that she provides a new perspective within the organization. I was approached too, but I looked at the substance of Delta and once I realized what Delta stood for and what they accomplished.it was a no brainer. I know they teach these things in elementary school. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. 1910 ca. As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". Black fraternities and sororities have long been strongholds in the African-American community, taking roles in organizing during the civil rights movement. Is that not the purpose of sisterhood? It is so sad that people are still having this AKA/Delta debate after 95 years!! 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 . For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. There are 25+ year and 50+ year members that are extremely dark. Kizzy "The role of the university art museum and gallery. On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote I wonder [quote comment="140176"][quote comment="139767"]Ms. Obama is a great high profile candidate to claim. Its wonderful. But congrats to her?! Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. WHY? 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? Oh well.. good for Michelle. became a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. Mr. Graham said the fact that Mrs. Obama hadnt been a member of a sorority before underscored SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? I am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. I was thinking about that Hilary thing and she said no because you have to be exclusive. My sorority inducted her because she exemplies all that we stand for high scholastics, high ideals, and service to all mankind!! 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. In particular any reference to a paper bag test is moot. That is a fact. I think not. No member who made the choice for themselves should be jealous. I made pretty good grades in college despite the fact that i also partied a little too much. If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* a book examining elite black social organizations. That should be the end of it. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha hold the Guinness world record for having the largest-ever silver service sit down dinner at a convention. 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. 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 MLK, being an Alpha doesnt surprise me either, they are known as very serious, studious, and successful. Most are involved in charitable No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. 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. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! In July 2008, she actually accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., the . 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. [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. For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. 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. Why do some of you feel that you have to go out of your way to be NASTY? 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? *Sigh* Nevertheless, congrats to AKA and a happy hundred I mean that sincerely. NOPE and I don't expect you to. How long before Obamas haters put some kind of negative, elitist spin on THIS? that charge against whites just because they went to college. Congrats welcome to the Phrist Family. 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. They at least seem to be about business. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. 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 were confident you would pledge AKA.why.. because you would pledge the sorority that looks like youAKAs always look good.. hair is always done, nails are always done! As for Barack Obama, back when he was a. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. That was not a globally shared ides. Oooo-ooop! The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. Are you not all connected under through the NPHC? 28 September 1998. p. 22. I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. [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. 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