Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. Oh and Delta's are never ghetto just cause the can step! 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 That is all[/quote] Barney's makeover has dinosaur experts scratching their heads: 'I don't even know where to start with it', Jena Malone was sexually assaulted by someone she worked with on 'Hunger Games': 'I've worked very hard to heal', Dave Grohl's good deed: Rocker barbecues for hundreds at L.A. homeless shelter, 'There were no filmmakers of color': How Robert Townsend changed the game with self-financed 1987 comedy 'Hollywood Shuffle', Emma Willis 'grateful' to work with dementia specialist after Bruce Willis's FTD diagnosis. I was at the Public Meeting at Boule yesterday. Most have a life. The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. Kizzy Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. Like any legacy, if Sasha Obama decides to join Alpha Kappa Alpha like her mom, she's in. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. The sorority, which also counts Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons among its honorary members, told The New York Times that once Ms. Obama is inducted into the sorority, she cannot join any of the other divine nine, as black sororities and fraternities are often called. magazines have honored her too. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. 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. 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. her lack of elite ties in black social circles. To those that are not members but are still congratulating her, thank you. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! Miss ANN Of she is an Alpha Kappa Alpha. She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. Nevertheless, we Delta's don't pick legacy and we don't play games or think we are too cute. Senior Vice-President, Business Operations, first African-American and longest-serving mayor of, artistic director of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, Vice President of Northern Regions Energy Delivery Services, Progress Energy; first woman and first African American to chair the State Board of Community Colleges in North Carolina, president of E. G. Bowman Company, Incorporated, president and CEO/Consultant of International Business Solutions; first woman to lead an assembly plant at, president and CEO of Venture Philanthropy Partners, president of the Fund for Corporate Initiatives; on the board of directors for, first female Chancellor of North Carolina Central University, founder of the Carol H. 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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. Definitely think he should have been an 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. Apparently, she feels her membership will be "non-exclusive" because of her respect of all the sororities, which may be the reason why she has yet to be inducted. Thank you Michelle! I love pink you love crimsonthey are the same color, just different shades. I know they teach these things in elementary school. A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. LOL. Published in the St. Louis American Newspaper. 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. By Rolling Out. member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. DAMN! If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, And you have a great day! And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). The truth is, is that all organizations who participate in honorary membership routinely evaluate new members, AKA is no different. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." But you werent not the first black all female organization dedicated to change and the empowerment of African Americans as a whole. Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. 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Facebook 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! I am an active financial member and I take great offense in the comments that paint us as merely shallow and social. 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. 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. However it's amazing for me to hear AKA's claim that my sorority would not have existed without them? 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. 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. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. 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). NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. Especially if you are not active. SKEE WEE. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. Ok yeah- when do we get to a point where we tell these "already powerful women" what they can and cannot do? What happened, has happened. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. became a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, 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. That is a fact. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. I also thought sororities and fraternities are often called. Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Go To Homepage Before You Go NOPE and I don't expect you to. I have worked my beautiful butt off for this organization and our service is superiorno matter how much it is played down by other entities. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. I personally think it is good of her to even extend a hand to help other Greeks. 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? AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. 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. WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! Now Michelle SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama 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! 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. Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? maybe - next time you can wear something royal blue and pure white.. and leave the bright pretty girls colors to us. By the way, what was her outstanding achievements that set her apart in her community and careers? Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. On the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. We are unable to fully display the content of this page. Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. All members of the D9 have them. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk 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. 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). She does look great in red but AKAs look great in EVERYTHING so touche. 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. Mrs. Obama is such an example of a strong, intelligent, and beautiful woman, and it is an honor and privilege for any organization to have her become a part of it. tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. Details have not yet been set. Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! Finally, People reall need to wake up. 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. Make up your mind! But a spokeswoman for Ms. Obama said that her membership was non-exclusive. Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? Did she act as Eleanor Roosevelt or did she accept the sorority bid with the exclusivity clause? Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. 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 . I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! 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. 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. I love politico doublespeak, LOL. That is all[/quote] Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? type. (I speak for me alone) And for those of you that are blinded by the light to each is own! I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. I have nothing negative to say about DST. 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. 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? That is all[/quote] I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. 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. I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. sent to daughter. Michelle knows what's up. I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. This is a big deal in African American social circles. Sasha Obama will have an easy in to one of University of Michigan's most prosperous sororities if she chooses to rush. 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NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! This Just In: Michelle Obama Inducted As An Honorary Member Of AKA! Without AKA there would be no DST. By Samantha Henig. 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. As the first . 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. The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. as it is. I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. [/quote] Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. <---Just so happens to be a damn good looking woman *check* 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. Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Just My Opionion DST was incorporated in 1930..Not 1913..tsk tsk tsk..Do you know your history?????? Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. To all of you college-bred young women and men, Does. Most are involved in charitable Infuriating. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. 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. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. of them has a very entrenched image. [3] List [ edit] We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. [/quote] Next time do better and try not to use stereotypes that all the D9 orgs have had to battle for years. Despite all of the rediculous comments, by so many on this blog, The reality is that these organizations have been working TOGETHER for a very long time. 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! <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* It is the first Greek sorority established by African-American women. 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[/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). 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. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? [/quote] The media? 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. 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. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation, a multi-million-dollar entity that annually awards more than $100,000 in scholarships, grants, and fellowships was established in 1980. I think the truth is that most whites elite and otherwise really dont know much about the world Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. 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 [] I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. 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. I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. [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. This is a listing of notable alumni and honorary members of Alpha Phi Omega, an international service fraternity.The list includes members of the fraternity who have become well known or who have attained high ranking positions in their particular career field, such as government and politics, academia, science and technology, sports, or business. That sounds pretty selective to me. It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . Michelle Obama is sometimes compared to Jackie Kennedy, but she may now have something in common with another first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . Jul 07, 2016. Now runteldat! 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