I never hear you making Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. BADDIE ALERT! I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). 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. The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. 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. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! On Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | Quote If we are following in your footsteps, why weren't you marching down Pennsylvaina Avenue during the Women's Suffrage March in 1913? I know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. Oh well.. good for Michelle. Finally, People reall need to wake up. do u know EVERY detail of my org? I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. DAMN! 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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 am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. 10 minutes?? We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. skee wee. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. We should be happy for her and stop hating. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses Share on Facebook Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. Those are personal traits, not sorority traits. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote first African-American female municipal judge, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, first African-American Judge appointed Supervising Judge of Civil Court, Kings Co., Brooklyn. AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. 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. Posted July 15, 2008 9:33 AM Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other sorority. I know they teach these things in elementary school. Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. The Rev. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." 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. 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. I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. Without AKA there would be no DST. 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). 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. [/quote] Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. Why do some of you feel that you have to go out of your way to be NASTY? you rather see us in the hood with no job or in jail? Sliding Into Love: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Wild DM Romance, 'Shroomy' Sexcapades & Future Nuptials? Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. 1:20 pm. I love your green top on your profile pic.. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. 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. What an AKA. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. 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. [/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. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! 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. Natasha can't say it, but I can. There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. And P.S. 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. How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? 150 out of 200,000. If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. Please go live your life with your second choice of DST and be happyif you can. No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. Does. You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? by Christi Parsons MLK, being an Alpha doesnt surprise me either, they are known as very serious, studious, and successful. Though the organization said she will not be at the ceremony. Liberal shill: This is a positive step that will help enrich the lives of so many young African American girls. [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for.. She has good looks and a statuesque figure. FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! What happened, has happened. Cher Spotted Holding Hands With Amber Roses Ex/Sons Father Alexander AE Edwards, Cher Hints At Being 'In Love' On Twitter, Fab Mama-To-Be Rihanna Spotted Shopping For Baby Clothes In Target, Fans Notice Shes Holding A Dress, BOO'D UP OR NAH? I guess since I decided not to go that route back in my college days 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. The paper bag thing is history. That is a fact. I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! A question is a statement followed by a question mark. What is all of the fussing about????? My sorority inducted her because she exemplies all that we stand for high scholastics, high ideals, and service to all mankind!! A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. To all of you college-bred young women and men, Very wise. Miss ANN This means she has no official duties or affiliation with that Fraternity, which is basically a College/University Fraternity. to some black people and ask them their thoughts and history of the black Greeks and you might actually learn something. Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? Go Michelle. 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. 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. Michelle Obama hearts AKA but For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" Please, please, please! SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama Kizzy Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. 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. Pamela, thanks for making that comment. tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. I have nothing negative to say about DST. I was approached too, but I looked at the substance of Delta and once I realized what Delta stood for and what they accomplished.it was a no brainer. I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. [/quote] "Newsmakers". As far as history is concerned, AKA history is DST history. NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? Facebook to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. CannotHelpButWonder DST! I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. 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. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." 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. Of she is an Alpha Kappa Alpha. Those of you are hating, remember Deltas, your founders were AKAs. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? I love the AKA.. any woman with A Killer Ass is good to go. civil rights activist; first African-American woman to work at a white newspaper, award-winning author, celebrity journalist, former beauty queen, actress, model, producer, social activist and philanthropist, scholar, author, professor of African American Cultural Studies, Law, and Bioethics, writer; granddaughter of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, principal dancer, River City Ballet Company; founder and Artistic Director, Ballet on Wheels, core dancer, Lindy Hop All-star Dancers; winner of 2004 American Lindy Hop Championships Open Showcase division; winner of 2003 New York Lindy Hop Open Champions Routine division, producer, Five Sisters Production Company, Mrs. United States 2007; Mrs. Michigan America 2010; Mrs. Michigan International 2005; Mrs. Michigan Galaxy 2006, Mrs. District of Columbia America 2009; Mrs. Maryland United States 2005, Miss Black Delaware 1996; University Dean, first African-American woman invited to sing at the White House, R&B singer and songwriter; lead background vocalist for, one of two African-American hosts for the, Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter, education activist, trained Rosa Parks during workshops at Highlander Folk School School, civil rights advocate and social reformer, first African-American woman to head the Urban League in Washington, D.C.; personal confidante to first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). 28 September 1998. p. 22. Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. As the first . First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. The disgruntled woman go ahead and find I love politico doublespeak, LOL. Jackie Kennedy had been proud to be an American even when she was a little girl and not until her husband was the leading Democrat running for president. 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. So, instead of going back and forth about whose sorority is best and arguing over Michelle Obama, congrats SHOULD be extended to the 4 ladies who have officially been inducted (no mention of those people..*shaking head). 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. 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. Anyone that was there in the room when it was announced could not have missed it because the room was in an uproar.initially because folks presumed that Barack himself would be there to accept an award given to him. That is all[/quote] I could not agree more. 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 . It's a shame but it's the reality. But I couldnt keep from saying anything today. MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. NOPE Yet, also ringing in their ears was an earlier proclamation from D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, who augmented the momentum of the day for Alpha Kappa Alpha members while also creating history in the District. That is all[/quote] Just My Opionion Michelle Obama will choose what she feels best suits her. If you were confident you would pledge AKA.why.. because you would pledge the sorority that looks like youAKAs always look good.. hair is always done, nails are always done! haters hate hard don't they? 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