Be Truthful. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. I love it when Deltas are jealous. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. Details have not yet been set. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. 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. If we are following in your footsteps, why weren't you marching down Pennsylvaina Avenue during the Women's Suffrage March in 1913? Alpha Kappa Alpha Picnic Chair. That is all[/quote] authenticate users, apply security measures, and prevent spam and abuse, and, display personalised ads and content based on interest profiles, measure the effectiveness of personalised ads and content, and, develop and improve our products and services. Period. 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). Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. Its embrace of Robert E. Lee . significant business and financial plume for the sorority which PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. In 2012, the rap legend's eldest son, 30-year-old T'Ziah Wood-Smith, crossed into the Rho Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at Quinnipiac University.. AKA's would be liked more if they didn't push their snobby ways all in your face, come on now, since when does an arrogant person look good on the inside and out? 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? others conversed with lilting Caribbean inflections. 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. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. represent the best in their fields and the best in character. 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). (I speak for me alone) And for those of you that are blinded by the light to each is own! Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? Next time do better and try not to use stereotypes that all the D9 orgs have had to battle for years. Currently, we are the home of over 200 professional, college-educated women who are all committed to the mission . Oh well.. good for Michelle. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? What is your problem? The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. sister. The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated come from diverse backgrounds and are known for a variety of stellar contributions. 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. As an African American woman I am proud. I love pink you love crimsonthey are the same color, just different shades. Founded on Jan. 15, 1908 . I guess since I decided not to go that route back in my college days There would be no reason for me to check what you and your sorors say about your history unless I was trying to be petty and childish. As the calendar turns to. accounts, the history behind an article. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? It is really sad that someone would suggest that this was done for the centennial- She could have simply declined if that is what she wanted to do. 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. We are down to business and surround ourselves with community service individuals with goals and grades. We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such Betty's Promos Plus offers a huge range of Alpha Kappa Alpha Paraphernalia, both online and in store. Michelle Obama initially accepted an invitation to . Michelle Obama initially accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! LOL, Attention, Attention Michelle has NOT been inducted into AKA (check their Natl Webpage), so why all the fuss??? If you are congratulating just say that! Don't let it stop you. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. $54.95 $49.95 Sale. $20.00. [/quote] There is no reason to bash another orgs. This is a huge mistake. preferred White toys. This is the first doll Mattel has created in its flagship brand that honors a sorority or any predominately Black institution. AKA had dark-skinned founders. Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! [/quote] 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. AKA Skee Wee Cards $ 15.00. For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Preach Soror! However, McKinzie noted that she had received negative backlash from some questioning the relevance of an AKA Barbie doll in todays society. & Ne-Yo Get "Fun & Fearless", NEXT: MJB & Kelly Rowland Go To Dinner+Celebs Do VH-1 Rock Honors, EXCLUSIVE: Queens Court Hosts Holly Robinson Peete & Rodney Peete Share Relationship Lessons Learned From Magic Johnson & Samuel L. Jackson's Marriages, EXCLUSIVE: Idris Elba On The Emotional Toll Of Playing Luther, Reveals His Toughest Scene Yet, EXCLUSIVE: Power Book II Star Larenz Tate Reflects On Why The 90s Were So Special For Black Cinema & The Possibility Of Sequels, WEEKEND FOOLERY: Ye Blasts Kim K Over North Again & Pete Davidson Savagely CLAPS BACK + Kanye Threatens D.L. attending the Centennial Public Meeting on July 13, some laughed AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. Yuck! July 27, 20094:46 PM. Alpha Kappa Alpha Inverted Umbrella. Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? flurry of cotton-candy-colored pink and green attire. Tamir Kalifa for The New York Times. H. Williams, CEO and president of the Carol H. Williams Advertising Powered by, Badges | do u know EVERY detail of my org? That is the image that the members put out of themselves. 8.8 1 h 31 min 2022 13+. "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! Those are personal traits, not sorority traits. I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. 68 views, 4 likes, 2 loves, 0 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Brick City Alphas: As the calendar turns to March, the men of the Alpha. Since then, the sorority has flourished into a . Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded at Howard. According to TransWorldNews of July 14, 2008, Michelle Obama "has reportedly accepted an invitation to become a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc." To read the article, see the Related Link. That being said, Im outie Why you're soooo concerned is very strange to me. DAMN! We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Be Proactive. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. GOT THAT MONEY SHOT 5.0: A LOOK AT OUR FAVORITE YBF CELEBS HIT THEM ANGLES! That make you look super gay- STOP IT! By Samantha Henig. Most have a life. They at least seem to be about business. And you have a great day! sustained Alpha Kappa Alpha for the past 100 years. $75.00. Virginia resident who has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha for 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. Sale. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! In the fall of the following year, a second chapter was installed at the University of Chicago in 1914. . 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. haters hate hard don't they? Skip to content Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts . I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. 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. . I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. Select Options. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. Its wonderful. Sice you're SOO interested in OUR beloved DST here's lesson number 1: Our sorority WAS incorporated in 1913 and this incorporation was redefined in 1930. xoxo, inducted into the organization based on their outstanding AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. Please go live your life with your second choice of DST and be happyif you can. Is that not the purpose of sisterhood? But I couldnt keep from saying anything today. SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama You have permission to edit this article. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Or shit, I would've rather seen her an honorary Delta. Jonathan Majors Presents Text Messages From Woman Denying Assault Accusations, But Will It Help? I was thinking about that Hilary thing and she said no because you have to be exclusive. 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. $30.00. Scientists Name A New Species Of Millipede After Taylor Swift! But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." with the sororitys insignias, cemented the bond between what was a Nellie Quander believing that these traditions were essential to the long term success of the organization contacts every active member and wins almost 100% support! 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. But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! She said the doll would teach children that 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 . However, a short while later she decided to decline the official invitation so that she could remain open to supporting other organizations. AKAs induct Michelle Obama at international centennial celebration, By Kristin Gray Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspapers, Keshia Knight Pulliam welcomes first child with husband, Brad James, 'Perfect is boring. NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. Phrist Family for the future First Lady Amen. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. I am Michelle McNeil Gill and the proud 21st chapter president. Heres The Latest On Single-Again Kanye Wests Harassing Social Media Posts Aimed At Kim K, Juan Dixon Seen At Nail Salon With Woman, Internet Streets Claim It's A CSU Employee He Was Seen At The Laundromat With Last Month, Lil Tjay & Ice Spice Deny Dating Rumors Despite Lavish $150K Richard Mille Watch Gift, T.J. & Amys Life After Getting Fired From ABC: Luxe Jewelry Shopping Spree For Amy's Birthday, Anchors Reportedly Eyeing NewsNation For Jobs, Oh? And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? We sou community. Samsung's new large 4.4 cu. from $45.00. I guess to each her own. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Scott Disicks New Rumored Girlfriend Is 4 Years Older, Starting A New Trend? To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! can you really see michelle in any other sorority. the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to Alpha Kappa Alpha Baseball Hat. Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. I thinks that is a known fact even a Latino Greek knows that- so it was no light or dark skin thang! Mar 22, 2014 - Michelle Obama Photos Photos - (L-R) Former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg attend the annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum on September 11, 2021 in New York City. 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"); Of course you may never agree about the differences because you are two different organizations. The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. What happened, has happened. 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). medical consultant for the TV show Greys Anatomy; I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. These college students created Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. That is a fact. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. ironically did not exist during Alpha Kappa Alphas founding in It is not like this is a college exam. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta 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? WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha Business Card Holder. 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. That should be the end of it. How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? It is no reason to be upset, or irritated. [/quote] :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! 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. 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. CannotHelpButWonder Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Agency; and Dr. Wangari Muta Mathaai, who was unable to attend the Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other sorority. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? Report an Issue | They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. Well this news is very nice! Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. $59.95. Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? 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. 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. This is the first doll Mattel has On the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. by Christi Parsons History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. She said the African-American doll, a product that Michelle knows what's up. 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. All rights reserved. we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. Are you not all connected under through the NPHC? [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for.. I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. Salma Rice wrote: For over 113 years, the sorority has influenced many of the most famous . 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha Unisex Size Crew Neck Chenille Year and More. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. O.k., Mr. Cannont Help But Wonderfirst of all most of us have jobs and have to type really fast. Just My Opionion It's a shame but it's the reality. I was at the Public Meeting at Boule yesterday. And P.S. Go AKA. People, weve got to do better! Jan. 21, 2021 5 AM PT. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. Alpha Kappa Alpha Shoe Laces. her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. Alpha Kappa Alpha 14k Greek Letter Ring with Single Diamond $989.00 Alpha Kappa Alpha 14k Greek Letter Ring with Open Shank $849.00 Alpha Kappa Alpha 14k Greek Letter Ring with Diamond "K" $899.00 Alpha Kappa Alpha 14k Greek Letter Ring, Diamonds set in "K" with Open Shank $959.00 Alpha Kappa Alpha 14k All Diamond Pinky Greek Letter . Shorty Lo- 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. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! There are 25+ year and 50+ year members that are extremely dark. From highly-esteemed Civil Rights legends like Coretta Scott King and Rosa Parks, to poised actress Phylicia Rashad, to the incomparable Maya Angelou, take a look at some of the extraordinary . or anything. Go Michelle. Alpha Mu Omega is BECOMING! Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. "Twenty Pearls" tells a powerful story of sisterhood. some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! That was not a globally shared ides. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" 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. 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. [/quote] K. Michelle pledged Delta Sigma Theta while attending Florida A&M. . It wasnt until her reign as first lady that she was invited to join the historical divine nine sorority. *** See not one negative comment about any of my D9 sistergreeks***, I am in total shock. If you are congratulating just say that! I really feel in my heart that any one pledges sigma gamma rho or zeta are rejected from AKA or Delta I just dont get why would anyone in their right mind will pledge the other two. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. be sold at Wal-mart stores nationwide for $50, is also a $59.95. throng as members stood and clapped, danced in the aisles and you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. On Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | Quote The paper bag thing is history. . And half of the AKA's executive board realized that they needed a change and thus Delta was formed. Like any legacy, if Sasha Obama decides to join Alpha Kappa Alpha like her mom, shes in. Michelle Obama says she'll be proud to be an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the black sorority holding its centennial celebrations in DC this week. We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such great stature join our great society, said McKinzie. The FDA Is Investigating! LOL. I am an active financial member and I take great offense in the comments that paint us as merely shallow and social. For example, Dr. Maya Angelou is a world-famous poet, author, actress, activist and filmmaker.Alicia Keys is a Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, and musician.Coretta Scott King was the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, the most prominent 20th Century .