NOPE and I don't expect you to. The sorority said that once Mrs. Obama is formally inducted into the organization, which has 225,000 members, she cant become a member of any of the other Divine Nine organizations, as black Sasha's famous mom did not join a sorority when she was an undergraduate at Princeton University in the '80s. Its wonderful. I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. I love your green top on your profile pic.. Thank you Michelle! Miss ANN If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. By the way, the sorority 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. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection Kizzy wrote: [/quote] <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. 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. commands. As an African American woman I am proud. tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. MLK, being an Alpha doesnt surprise me either, they are known as very serious, studious, and successful. I never hear you making javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. What happened, has happened. shes a lovely, smart, educated woman and mother. More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! 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. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. 1910 ca. CannotHelpButWonder to some black people and ask them their thoughts and history of the black Greeks and you might actually learn something. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows This is a very great honor for cum laude Princeton University graduate and the Lady Esquire from Harvard Law School to receive. 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. You're college educated, right? Because we dont need to hate for what!!! These men have a reputation for being hard partiers, and dogs 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. Who do you even think youre convincing? LET IT GO LADIES. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. 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. Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. All of our orgs have inactive, letter wearing members so what's new?! Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. 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. Please, please, please! 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. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. Those of you are hating, remember Deltas, your founders were AKAs. Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Completely different story with Michelle Obama. 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 start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such great stature join our great society, said McKinzie. I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. Rounds of whispers inundated the audience of nearly 1,000 people as AKA President Barbara McKinzie read a congratulatory letter from the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, in honor of the centennial. We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. *Sigh* Nevertheless, congrats to AKA and a happy hundred I mean that sincerely. a book examining elite black social organizations. There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. first African-American female mayor of a major city, civil rights activist; first African-American, Democratic Senator of North Carolina District 40 Mecklenburg County, Attorney-General of the Bahamas, barrister, politician, and community rights advocate, first female Cabinet Minister, Bermuda; Member of the Bermuda Cabinet. Come on LADIES have more respect for one another (for everyone who is bickering over which is better) don't be so salty. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. to talk about. We, the ladies of DST, tend to be more selective. 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). <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* I thinks that is a known fact even a Latino Greek knows that- so it was no light or dark skin thang! Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! You are nothing more than angry former sorors. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? Sen. 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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. I think it's AWESOME that Michelle will become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc. I love it when Deltas are jealous. That was not a globally shared ides. I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. 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. Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Go Michelle! Good Job AKA! let me ask all you a question! All organizations share that distinction. All the extra is so unnecessary. LOL[/quote] -white woman. And Michelle Obama, 57, . Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. 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. I have to agree with this post below! & 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. WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! Very wise. So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. Freemasonry and Fraternities Part 2 pages 1-44. http://chronicle.com/blogs/election/2254/michelle-obama-joins-alpha http://www.scribd.com/doc/14209009/Freemasonry-and-Fraternities-Part-2. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk 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. Best Answer Copy First, it should be noted that Michelle Obama is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black sorority. Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. 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). These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? Jul 14 | by Natasha Sunday night (July 13th), it was announced at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Boule (National Convention) that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. Readmore, Congress approved funding for equipping Syrian rebels against Islamic States and lawmakers will discuss their votes on several of the Sunday shows.Readmore, President Obama vowed to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIS in a speech he gave on Wednesday. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . That is the image that the members put out of themselves. I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. There is no reason to bash another orgs. What does this have to do with the candidates positions on REAL ISSUES facing the country? Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. 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. I see my comment was taken downthat was classy, Natasha. Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? [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. Michelle Obama hearts AKA but Most are involved in charitable Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. Period. Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. In my book, she is now officially skee-WEAK. 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. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. 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. Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. I wonder if she's checked their history? Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. That should be the end of it. Third, to put it in perspective there are over 200,000 ladies who have taken the of of membership of AKA, there are less than 150 honorary members in a 100 year history of the sorority. 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 . [/quote] if you pledged delta, and you did not like what it stood for, would you create a new sororityduh If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! I have met these members - which kinda disproves many superficial theories of the sorority overall. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. We all think each others sorority is better than the other and that is never gonna change. maybe - next time you can wear something royal blue and pure white.. and leave the bright pretty girls colors to us. 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. Now runteldat! Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. Michelle Obama is sometimes compared to Jackie Kennedy, but she may now have something in common with another first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. Its rediculous. real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies as it is. As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted 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. Or maybe since the AKA's were the only organization to speak out defending Mrs. Obama, She felt we truly exemplified sisterhood and decided to join. I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? I also thought Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. Once Obama is formally inducted, she technically can not become a member of any of the other black sororities or fraternities, known as the Divine Nine. The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. Without AKA there would be no DST. And if she was so successful herein America, why wasnt she proud of her country until very recently. What an AKA. 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