Readmore, The Early Word: 2 Candidates, 2 Visions for Iraq. All rights reserved. Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. Why is this on the blog? The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. That sounds pretty selective to me. For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . 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. What does this have to do with the candidates positions on REAL ISSUES facing the country? So before you start challenging sorors from DIFFERENT sororities KNOW THEIR HISTORY! Because we dont need to hate for what!!! The wife of F.D.R. Thats just the way it is. I am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. Listed below are notable Alpha Kappa Alpha women such as the founders and international presidents, and members who are involved in the fields of arts and entertainment, business, civil rights, education, health, law, politics, science, literature and sports. Former GMA3 Co-Anchors T.J. 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[/quote] DAMN! 10 minutes?? I don't get it. It is called modesty. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: LOL. Yet, also ringing in their ears was an earlier proclamation from D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, who augmented the momentum of the day for Alpha Kappa Alpha members while also creating history in the District. Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would Why would Deltas be jealous? 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. I welcome Michelle Obama to my glorious sorority with an open arms!!! EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Simone Joy Jones & Jordan Jones On Writers' Mind-Reading Abilities: Sometimes Its A Little Too Close, WEEKEND FOOLERY: Ye Blasts Kim K Over North Again & Pete Davidson Savagely CLAPS BACK + Kanye Threatens D.L. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. [3] List [ edit] WashingtonPost.com: 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. Period. I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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. [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. I love it when Deltas are jealous. Yet, little did the sisters know that a new member would be introduced to the traditions of service and friendship that have sustained Alpha Kappa Alpha for the past 100 years. 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. 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. She is about to make history as the first AA first-lady and she can do more good by helping ALL sororities DST, ZPB, SGRho, instead of siding with just one. 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. All of our orgs have inactive, letter wearing members so what's new?! ", 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! These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. 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. Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. SHE chose to accept the invitation. Especially if you are not active. Ladies and Sistahs we must be better than that. 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. Every organization has honorary members including fraternities. I have to agree with this post below! Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. 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). 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. AKA does not build women up- it tears non-members down & claims women who are already successful. shes a lovely, smart, educated woman and mother. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." 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. "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. influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. She said the doll would teach children that it doesnt matter what the color of your skin is, but your value to society.. Although it is not her sole responsibility, but I, too, hope that she provides a new perspective within the organization. However, McKinzie noted that she had received negative backlash from some questioning the relevance of an AKA Barbie doll in todays society. AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. You don't even know if that person is even a real soror. All the extra is so unnecessary. Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." 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. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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! Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. 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 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? 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. Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). See I came on this site to big you ladies of AKA upbut after reading this mess- I see SOME of you are still brown-paper-bag-bimbos. 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. 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. The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. FIRSTLY SOME OF THE AKA FOUNDERS AND SOPHOMORES WERE BROWN AND DARKSKINNED..LIKE ANNA EASTER BROWN AND LUCY DIGGS SLOWEgOSH FREAKING iDIOTS LIKE YOU MAKE ME SO MADAnD NO i AM NOT dARK SKIN OR bROWN SKINNED IM LIGHT SKINNED AND iM A ZETA..mY SISTER IS VERY DARK SKINNED AND SHE IS A pRETTY GIRL WEARS HER 20 PEARLS PROUDLY SHE WORKED HARD FOR IT (nO PAPER IN THHIS FAM WE SAVE TREES)yES AT ONE TIME IN SOME SOUTHERN CHAPTERS THE PAPER BAG TESTS WERE USED..AND FOR YOUR INFO AKA, AND DELTAS USE IT..(THE CHAPTERS THAT MOSTLY INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THE bLACK UPPER CLASS) iF YOU ARE IN THE bLACK UPPER CLASS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE SORORITIES ARE AKA N DST..SO THATS WHAT THE PAPER BAG TEST WAS ABOUTAKA N DST NEED TO STOP THE FIGHTING YOU BOTH ARE ONE IN THE SAME LIKE MOTHER AND DAUGHTERAND PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER THE HISTORY YOU LEARNED WHEN YOU PLEDGED..IF YOU PLEDGED! 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And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? Rational people would understand this concept. She is such an ethical elegant woman. Actually.in 1913 AKA was there marching along with DST for Women's Sufferage..Look at it this way.All 4 sororities want the same thingwe just have different ways of achieving it. ANGIE WARD: Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. 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. her lack of elite ties in black social circles. I know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. Michelle Obama is sometimes compared to Jackie Kennedy, but she may now have something in common with another first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. PEOPLE!!!! AKA had dark-skinned founders. But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. We have historically inducted honorary members with an established and significant legacy, not those who are high profile at the time of convention. maybe - next time you can wear something royal blue and pure white.. and leave the bright pretty girls colors to us. Also, go beyond our national website to find it (I must warn you.it's going to take MORE than a WEEKEND for it come together). They at least seem to be about business. [/quote] Michelle Obama being inducted as an honorary aka is small beans compared to the numbers of college educated folks that dont know the proper usage of the words to, too, and two (Mister A-Phi-A Im talking to you here). By Samantha Henig. 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. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. 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? Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . I love the AKA.. any woman with A Killer Ass is good to go. Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. Oh and Delta's are never ghetto just cause the can step! Don't read too much into the spelling dude cause this is not a spelling bee. I wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. Tanya. Natasha can't say it, but I can. If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. Greek or not greek, we are all black women, we are intelligent, we are strong, and we need to support one another. To all of you college-bred young women and men, Lets celebrate Michelles assent into the elite. Nellie Quander believing that these traditions were essential to the long term success of the organization contacts every active member and wins almost 100% support! AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. What is your problem? We apologize for the error. & 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. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. Harris completed her look with her signature pearls, which observers say is a nod to sisterhood and her membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first black Greek-letter sorority, at Howard University in Washington, DC. I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk Now runteldat! She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. 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. Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? Next time do better and try not to use stereotypes that all the D9 orgs have had to battle for years. Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses Share on Facebook you rather see us in the hood with no job or in jail? Harris's pearl necklace, by Puerto Rican designer Wilfredo Rosado, is a reported signal to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the sorority she pledged at Howard University. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? Pamela, thanks for making that comment. We should be happy for her and stop hating. 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. [/quote] 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. [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. 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! Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. It's not a good week for Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Jul 07, 2016. 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