"Finer womanhood" indeed! It is an honorary membership because when she attended Princeton, there was no chapter of the sorority there. I don't get it. Those are personal traits, not sorority traits. I never hear you making Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk [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. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. And you have a great day! Its wonderful. Powered by, Badges | [/quote] Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. Readmore, The Early Word: 2 Candidates, 2 Visions for Iraq. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. I wonder Come on LADIES have more respect for one another (for everyone who is bickering over which is better) don't be so salty. 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 [] I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. I know they teach these things in elementary school. Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha, a Historically Black Sorority 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. kappa alpha psi ritual docshare tips Oct 24 2022 web kappa alpha psi was founded at indiana university on january 5 1911 and incorporated as a national greek letter college fraternity under the laws of the state . Just My Opionion I am really proud to be Greek now! Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. Report an Issue | or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. -white woman. WashingtonPost.com: 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. At this point in her life, that would really make no sense as there is no true benefit for her. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). 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. Its rediculous. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? I can, however see her point. Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha, a Historically Black Sorority July 15, 2008 Michelle Obama has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, ending. Are you not all connected under through the NPHC? For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . All of our orgs have inactive, letter wearing members so what's new?! Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. her lack of elite ties in black social circles. In July 2008, she actually accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC., the . We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. 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. It was interesting and informative. Point of clarity, AKAs have prominent honorary and initiated members along with DST, ZphiB, and SGRho and dont get me started on the fraternities. if you pledged delta, and you did not like what it stood for, would you create a new sororityduh <---Just so happens to be a damn good looking woman *check* All the extra is so unnecessary. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. If we are following in your footsteps, why weren't you marching down Pennsylvaina Avenue during the Women's Suffrage March in 1913? Michelle Obama hearts AKA but You may then be asked to log in, create an account if you don't already have one, The media? Its a sorority (which means REAL men shouldnt catch so many feelings about whats going on with it- FRATERNITIES are for MEN). Jet Magazine. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Lawmakers will weigh in on Mr. Obamas comments on the Sunday shows. DAMN! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by nine women who were known as The Original Group of 1908, and seven sophomores, who were accepted as honor initiates and are known as The Sophomores of 1910. July 27, 20094:46 PM. I am an active financial member and I take great offense in the comments that paint us as merely shallow and social. 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. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. You don't even know if that person is even a real soror. 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. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. I know they teach these things in elementary school. 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. 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. contingent in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, said Lawrence Otis Graham, the author of Our Kind of People:Inside Americas Black Upper Class, Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). 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? Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? first African-American woman elected Circuit Judge, 20th Judicial Circuit, first African-American female Supreme Court Justice on the, first African-American woman Chief Supreme Court Justice on the, first African-American female deputy attorney general in Maryland; first African-American circuit court judge in Howard County, MD, first and only African-American to serve as, first female, first Jamaican (Hispanic) and first, Kentucky State Representative, Executive Director on the Kentucky Commission on Women, State Senator, Virginia; former Mayor, Hampton, VA; Dean School of Liberal Arts, Hampton University, Chairperson, Tampa (FL) City Council; first African-American woman elected to Tampa City Council. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. 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. To those that are not members but are still congratulating her, thank you. Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. 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. Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. 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). Honor your founders with respect for one another! And I doubt an exception to that policy Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. Now Michelle And if she was so successful herein America, why wasnt she proud of her country until very recently. Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. Of she is an Alpha Kappa Alpha. I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. Alpha Kappa Alpha was started in the early 1900's at Howard University and has maintained it's commitment to spreading African-American sisterhood on campus' everywhere. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such great stature join our great society, said McKinzie. causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting 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. Oooo-ooop! There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. But congrats to her?! 1:20 pm. In 2008, Michelle Obama, became an honorary member of the sorority shortly before she become the first African American First Lady in US history and in August 2020, California Senator Kamala Harris was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Vice President, making her the first woman of color to be nominated by a major political party. Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. 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. NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. That is all[/quote] No member who made the choice for themselves should be jealous. 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). SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. And Michelle Obama, 57, . Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality 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. I think not. Preach Soror! For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. It is the first Greek sorority established by African-American women. forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. Next time do better and try not to use stereotypes that all the D9 orgs have had to battle for years. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. [3] List [ edit] 28 September 1998. p. 22. To all of you college-bred young women and men, She is truly a todays elegant woman with her tall, slender, Kennedy-eque statute, coiffed hair, pop culture attitude, and a lady of couture. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. 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. to some black people and ask them their thoughts and history of the black Greeks and you might actually learn something. O.k., Mr. Cannont Help But Wonderfirst of all most of us have jobs and have to type really fast. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. But a spokeswoman for Ms. Obama said that her membership was non-exclusive. OO-OOP!!! Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? Anyway, 1-9-1-3 shout out to my sorors! if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net. [/quote] you rather see us in the hood with no job or in jail? type. Rational people would understand this concept. 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. 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. The first African American FIRST Lady??? Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. More importantly every organization has been turned down by someone that they have asked to join. Pamela, thanks for making that comment. Finally, People reall need to wake up. She has good looks and a statuesque figure. 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. By the way, what was her outstanding achievements that set her apart in her community and careers? Actually I AM in my right mind and self esteem. 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. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? Records, 19762005 (inclusive), 1978-2004 (bulk): A Finding Aid", "North Carolina Central chancellor dies after cancer battle", "Senator Frederica S. 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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 would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. As an African American woman I am proud. CannotHelpButWonder 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. She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. This is a big deal in African American social circles. A comparison I wouldnt wish on anyone As we now know, Jackie Kennedy was long suffering while her husband ran around with Marilyn Monroe and many others. I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other. Hughley & He Responds, Ye To Appear On 'The Kardashians', Kanye Follows Pete On IG, Gets Payback, Kim K Unfollows Ye + Kid Cudi Receives Supportive Message From Ye Amid Their Drama, IM SORRY - NOT! It is called modesty. I have to agree with this post below! So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. Published in the St. Louis American Newspaper. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama joined Harris in wearing shades of purple. ANGIE WARD: Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. Lets squash this once and for all! 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. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. In my book, she is now officially skee-WEAK. [/quote] I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. No one goes from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Zeta. to talk about. Sliding Into Love: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Wild DM Romance, 'Shroomy' Sexcapades & Future Nuptials? 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. Actually.in 1913 AKA was there marching along with DST for Women's Sufferage..Look at it this way.All 4 sororities want the same thingwe just have different ways of achieving it. [/quote] It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." Why would Deltas be jealous? 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. 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. Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! If FINER WOMANHOOD is what is important to you, the blue and white is the route for you.SGRho has a special place in my heart for breaking barriers and being founded in 1922 on a white campus.Let's acknowledge the GREATNESS in ALL of our orgs and respect that we all have a choice to join the org thatis best for us as individuals. 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