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. Yuck! And you have a great day! If she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. Uh ohh did I spell wright right? LOL[/quote] 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 am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. 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. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. It's a shame but it's the reality. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) if you pledged delta, and you did not like what it stood for, would you create a new sororityduh This is a very great honor for cum laude Princeton University graduate and the Lady Esquire from Harvard Law School to receive. The Atlanta lawyer said she switched on her . But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. a book examining elite black social organizations. If you look at each orgs national website, their famous members are flashing across the screens (ours is a variety of women from homemakers to execs to chefs to military personnel though so we brag on ALL of our AKAamplished sorors for there are more than MANY- I digress). 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Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. I could not agree more. The disgruntled woman go ahead and find Thank you Michelle! So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. LET IT GO LADIES. I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. 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. Kizzy 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 [] Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? [/quote] By Samantha Henig. founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Especially if you are not active. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* The paper bag thing is history. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. haters hate hard don't they? 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. "Newsmakers". You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. [/quote] As far as taking the time to research, who cares? I am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. On Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | Quote Point of clarity, AKAs have prominent honorary and initiated members along with DST, ZphiB, and SGRho and dont get me started on the fraternities. MLK, being an Alpha doesnt surprise me either, they are known as very serious, studious, and successful. 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. skee wee. sororities and fraternities are often called. 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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. 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. Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. Infuriating. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. Congratulations AKA - What a year. . It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. The Rev. Good Job AKA! I think not. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. Powered by, Badges | For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . I have met these members - which kinda disproves many superficial theories of the sorority overall. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" Founded at Howard University in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American college-educated women and the first sorority of any type at MIT. When I fell in love with AKA, I made a lifetime commitment for MENot for anyone one else on this thread or in my life. PERFORMANCE ARTIST/VOCAL PRODUCER:SINGER will be made not even for Mrs. Obama. Records, 19762005 (inclusive), 1978-2004 (bulk): A Finding Aid", "North Carolina Central chancellor dies after cancer battle", "Senator Frederica S. 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"She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." I thought of my Atlanta aunts, partisans of the Alpha Kappa Alpha pink and green, crowing over Obama's acceptance of an honorary membership that same month: "Tell her she made the right choice . Sliding Into Love: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Wild DM Romance, 'Shroomy' Sexcapades & Future Nuptials? To all of you college-bred young women and men, SHE chose to accept the invitation. Come on LADIES have more respect for one another (for everyone who is bickering over which is better) don't be so salty. Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. We are unable to fully display the content of this page. Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. 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! I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. That make you look super gay- STOP IT! 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. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama 10 minutes?? <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. 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. It's not a good week for Alpha Kappa Alpha. My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. SGRho. The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! "ChinaDoll ofthe Platters". Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? I know they teach these things in elementary school. Tweet And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? magazines have honored her too. No one goes from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Zeta. 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. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: her lack of elite ties in black social circles. Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. 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. She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. 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). 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! Honor your founders with respect for one another! 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. Will someone please tell Michelle Obama that membership in AKA is exclusive. The words "your" and "you're" have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. I know that there is a very large powerful A.K.A. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. 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. I am really proud to be Greek now! Is that not the purpose of sisterhood? CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Rational people would understand this concept. do u know EVERY detail of my org? The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. 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 have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. 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