or subscribe. [/quote] Beyonc Celebrates GRAMMY GOAT Status With Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo & More + Is It a Conspiracy That Beyonc Didn't Win Album Of The Year? By Samantha Henig. influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. It is an honorary membership because when she attended Princeton, there was no chapter of the sorority there. The media? sororities and fraternities are often called. So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! you rather see us in the hood with no job or in jail? I wonder As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! 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I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. We have historically inducted honorary members with an established and significant legacy, not those who are high profile at the time of convention. And Michelle Obama, 57, . 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. . For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. It wasn't until her reign as first lady that she was invited to join the historical divine nine" sorority. I was thinking about that Hilary thing and she said no because you have to be exclusive. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? Terms of Service. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. Finally, People reall need to wake up. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. As the Institute's reputation and enrollment increased, however . Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. You should be a comedian. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. Make up your mind! If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. Halle Bailey Addresses Racist Trolls Amid 'The Little Mermaid' Backlash + Petty DDG Drama Picks Back Up. That being said, Im outie 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. 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. Very wise. The Rev. Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve 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. These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. 11190000008!! I love pink you love crimsonthey are the same color, just different shades. Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. That is all[/quote] Who do you even think youre convincing? 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. The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. Who thinks that? CannotHelpButWonder The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! Completely different story with Michelle Obama. The former first family member will begin classes at the college campus next week and if she is hoping to join the Greek system, the 18-year-old already has legacy ties to a pretty good organization. of them has a very entrenched image. Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. 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. Without AKA there would be no DST. Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. Shorty Lo- [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Go To Homepage Before You Go Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? 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. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. There is no reason to bash another orgs. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. SGRho. 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. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows Salma Rice wrote: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by nine women. If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. To all of you college-bred young women and men, Anyway, 1-9-1-3 shout out to my sorors! 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. hater, AKA is the best ! Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality 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? I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. 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. 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. Lets squash this once and for all! Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. With those words, a collective gasp unfolded throughout the throng as members stood and clapped, danced in the aisles and pointed their pinky fingers skyward. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! 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. They have a very interesting and colorful history, and furthermore, each Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. 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. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! No one goes from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Zeta. Why is this on the blog? that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. I could not agree more. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. SHE chose to accept the invitation. Instead a letter was read from Barack thanking them for the award, congratulating them for the 100 years of accomplishments and thanking them for inviting Michelle to be an honorary member. 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. 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. Facebook I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. I am an active financial member and I take great offense in the comments that paint us as merely shallow and social. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. Or shit, I would've rather seen her an honorary Delta. I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection "Finer womanhood" indeed! 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. Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! If you are congratulating just say that! AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. OO-OOP!!! Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. I welcome Michelle Obama to my glorious sorority with an open arms!!! 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. Williams Advertising Agency, Founder and Executive Director of 5000 Role Models of Excellence, Incorporated, State Senator, District 33, Vice President of licensing and Oracle Corporation; former president, Ameritech Illinois and Ameritech Ohio, first African-American woman to receive a patent for a medical procedure, the Cataract Laserphaco Probe in 1988, advocate for women's health; established health clinics in Washington, D.C. and Mississippi, Computer pioneer who helped calculate the trajectory for the 1969, The first African-American woman to receive a promotion and supervise a group of staff at, first African-American woman federal judge in the, Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, judge, District Court of Cumberland County, North Carolina. skee wee. Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would Natasha can't say it, but I can. 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. I personally think it is good of her to even extend a hand to help other Greeks. 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. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? Michelle Obama has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, ending weeks of speculation on historically black college campuses about which, if any, sorority she would join. and greetings to all else: Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. 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 know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. 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. If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Black fraternities and sororities have long been strongholds in the African-American community, taking roles in organizing during the civil rights movement. To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. 44th President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama Fellowship - To inspire future scholars toward engaging their communities and catalyzing social forces to lead global change. Why would Deltas be jealous? 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. She most recetly played the widowed wife of former fictional heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the latest installment of the Rocky movie franchise, Creed. By the way, the sorority Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. That is the image that the members put out of themselves. I know they teach these things in elementary school. 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. :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! DST was incorporated in 1930..Not 1913..tsk tsk tsk..Do you know your history?????? Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? As for Barack Obama, back when he was a. Because we dont need to hate for what!!! Are you not all connected under through the NPHC? I would not want to be called other names.. for the dst and zpb and sgr.. i just wouldnt According to Ms., AKA spearheaded the first full-time congressional lobby for minority-group civil rights, the National Non-Partisan Council on Public Affairs between 1938 and 1948. let me ask all you a question! Powered by, Badges | : No. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." 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