The words "your" and "you're" have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. As far as taking the time to research, who cares? 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. [2], Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! 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? 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. That is all[/quote] All members of the D9 have them. Who thinks that? 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. The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. She is such an ethical elegant woman. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). SUPER BOWL 2023: Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, LeBron & Savannah James, Brittney Griner, Kevin Hart, Lil Uzi Vert & More Flock To The Big Game, Best Super Bowl 2023 Commercials: Why Tubi, Diddy, Cardi B & Offset Had The Internet In A Chokehold. I wonder At this point in her life, that would really make no sense as there is no true benefit for her. Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. 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? We are down to business and surround ourselves with community service individuals with goals and grades. You don't even know if that person is even a real soror. 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. I don't belong to any, yet I understand why some join as another social network for fellowship and support in common goals and ideals. 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Report an Issue | 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. 2 b continued These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. 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. That being said, Im outie of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. You are nothing more than angry former sorors. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. 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. 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. Next time do better and try not to use stereotypes that all the D9 orgs have had to battle for years. I thinks that is a known fact even a Latino Greek knows that- so it was no light or dark skin thang! "The role of the university art museum and gallery. The City of Chicago subsequently named the . As the Institute's reputation and enrollment increased, however . 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. OO-OOP!!! dst.. 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. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. The wife of F.D.R. The disgruntled woman go ahead and find sent to daughter. DAMN! However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive 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. Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. PREVIOUS: T.O. Natasha can't say it, but I can. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. I have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. My sorority inducted her because she exemplies all that we stand for high scholastics, high ideals, and service to all mankind!! A question is a statement followed by a question mark. She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities., New York Times Caucus Blogs 7/14/08; Chronicle of Higher Education 7/14/08; Ms. Summer 2008. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. Because we dont need to hate for what!!! Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. as it is. It is not like this is a college exam. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! Make up your mind! So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. Although both ladies were offered honorary membership, they are not officially members of the organization. I can, however see her point. What I can't understand is why all the bashing? No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. Follow First Draft, a fast-paced political briefing on all things Washington and elections. There are people with negative attributes in ALL nine BGLOs, so to insinuate that AKA is the only one with undesirables would be such a fabrication. we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Like any legacy, if Sasha Obama decides to join Alpha Kappa Alpha like her mom, she's in. Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. Its very political, and appropriate for the blog, even if it appears marginally so. A number of women in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the nation's oldest African American Greek-lettered sorority, say they plan to help get former Vice President Joe Biden elected . 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All 4 sororities have honorary members (women who are prominant in the community, the nation and the world but who may not be accessible to be invited -AKA- or to try to become members by submission-DST and maybe others). For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection And Michelle Obama, 57, . src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. The Rev. NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. 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. I was at the Public Meeting at Boule yesterday. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. I love pink you love crimsonthey are the same color, just different shades. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. All the extra is so unnecessary. How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? if you pledged delta, and you did not like what it stood for, would you create a new sororityduh More importantly every organization has been turned down by someone that they have asked to join. They at least seem to be about business. Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. But congrats to her?! BADDIE ALERT! to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. She is the Jacqueline Kennedy of this period right now., According to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the criterion for consideration as an honorary member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. I have nothing negative to say about DST. manicure and pedicure i love people calling me pretty girls.. stuck up.. smart girls.. prissy girls 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. Thats just the way it is. On Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | Quote And you have a great day! Under NO circumstances would I take the time to research your sorority to attempt to prove your soror wrong or for any other reason for that matter. Honor your founders with respect for one another! To all of you college-bred young women and men, Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha. Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. or subscribe. Thank you Michelle! 1982 - Alpha Kappa Alpha breaks ground for the Corporate Office at 5656 South Stony Island Avenue. Fall 1912 - 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 must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. 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. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. 10 minutes?? We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. Powered by, Badges | These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. Miss ANN WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. 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. [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! 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 organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. Good Job AKA! Jul 07, 2016. Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. Those are personal traits, not sorority traits. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. I could not agree more. Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. 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. Black fraternities and sororities have long been strongholds in the African-American community, taking roles in organizing during the civil rights movement. and greetings to all else: 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). It is no reason to be upset, or irritated. On the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. 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 [] As an African American woman I am proud. As far as history is concerned, AKA history is DST history. :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting That should be the end of it. 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 wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. Well this news is very nice! sororities and fraternities are often called. They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. To all of you college-bred young women and men, Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. 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. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! Terms of Service. I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. Finally, People reall need to wake up. />. I love it when Deltas are jealous. 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. I wonder if she's checked their history? 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 It's not a good week for Alpha Kappa Alpha. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other. Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* SGRho. July 27, 20094:46 PM. What happened, has happened. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" 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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. So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. Bikini Gawd Ashanti SIZZLES In Sexy PrettyLittleThing Shoot On The Beach, The Most Gorgeous Family Award Goes To Chanel Iman, Sterling Shepard & Baby Cali + Joie Chavis' New Maternity Shots, The (Gorgeous) New SI Swimsuit Edition Cover Model Made #BlackGirlMagic History And Michael B. Jordan DEF Noticed. NOPE 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. 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. WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. [/quote] It seems that everyone wants to jump on the bandwagon. AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. I have to agree with this post below! There is no reason to bash another orgs. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. 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. I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! 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). 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. What an AKA. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. Shorty Lo- 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 am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. Why you're soooo concerned is very strange to me. skee wee. & 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. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. I made pretty good grades in college despite the fact that i also partied a little too much. I am really proud to be Greek now! an historically black organization founded in 1908, and the group announced this week at its Centennial Convention in Washington that Mrs. Obama had agreed to join. If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. Salma Rice wrote: I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. She looks that charge against whites just because they went to college. 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