I cannot believe that Alpha Kappa Alpha would extend membership to Mrs. Obama ONLY because there is a chance that she might be the first black first lady. Stop worrying about what's going on in Alpha Kappa Alpha and start worrying more about why a former candidate for National President of your org is taking your sorority to court because she lost the race to Sheryl Underwood. I love your green top on your profile pic.. I love it when Deltas are jealous. : No. If she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. On the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. 5? Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama joined Harris in wearing shades of purple. She most recetly played the widowed wife of former fictional heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the latest installment of the Rocky movie franchise, Creed. What I can't understand is why all the bashing? Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. 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. Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. I am an active financial member and I take great offense in the comments that paint us as merely shallow and social. SHE chose to accept the invitation. The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. Senior Vice President of Global Communications, first African-American woman to be part-owner of a major, businesswoman, recipient of the William F. Nabors Marketer of the Year Award, first woman president of the National Dental Association (1997), principal consultant with the Fields Harris Group, LLC; Executive Director, National Action Network, president of the California State Conference of the NAACP, former Managing Director, Aetna; Chair and CEO, Smith Whiley and Co. Venture Capital Investment Firm, founder of the Harlem Rehabilitation Center in. We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such great stature join our great society, said McKinzie. 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 [] or subscribe. So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. Hughley & He Responds, Ye To Appear On 'The Kardashians', Kanye Follows Pete On IG, Gets Payback, Kim K Unfollows Ye + Kid Cudi Receives Supportive Message From Ye Amid Their Drama, IM SORRY - NOT! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. Kizzy 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. As an African American woman I am proud. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. 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. A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. Are you not all connected under through the NPHC? LOL[/quote] NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! 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. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. & 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. It is not like this is a college exam. However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. 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. All rights reserved. This is the first doll Mattel has created in its flagship brand that honors a sorority or any predominately Black institution. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. 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 think the truth is that most whites elite and otherwise really dont know much about the world 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. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. People, we've got to do better! haters hate hard don't they? [/quote] Please go live your life with your second choice of DST and be happyif you can. I am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. Black fraternities and sororities have long been strongholds in the African-American community, taking roles in organizing during the civil rights movement. DST was incorporated in 1930..Not 1913..tsk tsk tsk..Do you know your history?????? Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. :-) My bad! 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. 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. 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. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) I think people peldge delta, because they are not prissy, more masc javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net. In my book, she is now officially skee-WEAK. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" And Michelle Obama, 57, . She personifies AKA and many people thought she was a member just on perception a long time before the invitation was issued. In particular any reference to a paper bag test is moot. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. Good Job AKA! magazines have honored her too. [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! 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. Sasha Obama will have an easy in to one of University of Michigan's most prosperous sororities if she chooses to rush. Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. You do know the the BabyPhat symbol is trademarked right? . No, she is not. Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. That is a fact. Posted July 15, 2008 9:33 AM Nevertheless, we Delta's don't pick legacy and we don't play games or think we are too cute. 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 What is your problem? Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Go To Homepage Before You Go <---Just so happens to be a damn good looking woman *check* 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 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 consideration as an honorary That was not a globally shared ides. Like any legacy, if Sasha Obama decides to join Alpha Kappa Alpha like her mom, she's in. Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. I know that there is a very large powerful A.K.A. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. 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And I doubt an exception to that policy 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. Kizzy wrote: to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. The Harvard put her on their list as 58th of 100 most influential women. Oh well.. good for Michelle. That sounds pretty selective to me. The paper bag thing is history. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. "The role of the university art museum and gallery. 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. 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. She was the first African-American actress to win the Best Actress Tony Award, which she won for her 2004 performance in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun. I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. will be made not even for Mrs. Obama. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 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). AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. I am really proud to be Greek now! If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. Especially if you are not active. 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. Joey Bada$$ & Serayah's Cozy Photo Fuels Dating Speculations, 'BMF' Actress Hints At Split From Jacob Latimore. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. 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 know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. WHY? 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. Alpha Kappa Alpha hold the Guinness world record for having the largest-ever silver service sit down dinner at a convention. She said the doll would teach children that it doesnt matter what the color of your skin is, but your value to society.. What happened, has happened. I can never be a part of anything snobbish who think everyone hates on them. Facebook All the extra is so unnecessary. 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[/quote] 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. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. I was inspired, said Dorothy Wigglesworth, a Northern Virginia resident who has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha for more than 25 years, after the announcement. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would The Atlanta lawyer said she switched on her . Alpha Kappa Alpha was started in the early 1900's at Howard University and has maintained it's commitment to spreading African-American sisterhood on campus' everywhere. The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. Although both ladies were offered honorary membership, they are not officially members of the organization. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted Rational people would understand this concept. You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. The induction of the wife of Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic Party presidential nominee, will not take place during this week's convention, McKinzie said. Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. Best Answer Copy First, it should be noted that Michelle Obama is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black sorority. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve Really? And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. July 27, 20094:46 PM. Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. Sliding Into Love: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Wild DM Romance, 'Shroomy' Sexcapades & Future Nuptials? Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. 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. DST! I was thinking about that Hilary thing and she said no because you have to be exclusive. First and foremost, congrats to AKA. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? as it is. I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. BADDIE ALERT! Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. She said the African-American doll, a product that ironically did not exist during Alpha Kappa Alphas founding in 1908, would help combat the infamous findings of the 1954 and 2005 doll studies which concluded that many African-American youngsters preferred White toys. Yes I will give it to you the ladies of AKA where the first black all female organization. some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* But congrats to her?! Web Design by Appnet.com | Sitemap, Phylicia Rashad: All Women are Colored Girls, Health Frontier of Gene Editing to Target Sickle Cell Disease, Haitians Respond to Media Portrayal of Homeland, AKAs Induct Michelle Obama at International Centennial Celebration. 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!!! Mr. Graham said the fact that Mrs. Obama hadnt been a member of a sorority before underscored 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? or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. In July 2008, she actually accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., the . Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by nine women who were known as The Original Group of 1908, and seven sophomores, who were accepted as honor initiates and are known as The Sophomores of 1910. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. 10 minutes?? If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . Please, please, please! 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. This is a big deal in African American social circles. We should Just congratulate the organization Michelle choose and move on, b/c everything else sounds like hate and we (African American women) already receive enough of that from other races and our own men. I also thought You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. The truth is, is that all organizations who participate in honorary membership routinely evaluate new members, AKA is no different. No one goes from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Zeta. Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? By Rolling Out. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. Jet Magazine. I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! 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 have met these members - which kinda disproves many superficial theories of the sorority overall. The Rev. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! Zoe Kravitz & Channing Tatum's NYC Bike Ride Looks Real Coupledom-Like, Joey Bada$$ & Serayah's Cozy Photo Fuels Dating Speculations, 'BMF' Actress Hints At Split From Jacob Latimore. She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting 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. These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. As the Institute's reputation and enrollment increased, however . manicure and pedicure i love people calling me pretty girls.. stuck up.. smart girls.. prissy girls To all of you college-bred young women and men, I could not agree more. 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. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. All members of the D9 have them. *Sigh* Nevertheless, congrats to AKA and a happy hundred I mean that sincerely. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. You may then be asked to log in, create an account if you don't already have one, So I know I cannot change how Greek women interact but can we please at least pretend to have some couth, if this was before, 1970, Michelle Obama would of never been an AKA. 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 . Now runteldat! Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? And if you have time to sit and type each word write here and there then you need to get a job and do something with your life. This is a huge mistake. Halle Bailey Addresses Racist Trolls Amid 'The Little Mermaid' Backlash + Petty DDG Drama Picks Back Up. True, my Founders were members of your sorority however, they had a desire to Change and Change is what they did, thus Delta Sigma Theta was born. When Howard University started accepting students they had the paper brown test, and AKA just started letting brown and darker ladies join their organization We are unable to fully display the content of this page. if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. I think not. 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. "Finer womanhood" indeed! became a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Pamela, thanks for making that comment. It is so sad that people are still having this AKA/Delta debate after 95 years!! In May of 2022, she was selected as an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Leadership Fellow and currently serves the Co-Director for the March For Our Lives GW chapter, and as the President of. Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, If you are congratulating just say that! Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. 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. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. 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 You don't even know if that person is even a real soror. 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. My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. What is all of the fussing about????? 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. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. The thing with AKA is that after undergrad, you cant just walk up and try to become a member- you MUST be invited on all levels so the graduate membership process mirrors the honorary process in lots of ways. [/quote] Most are involved in charitable Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. 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