Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. Is that not the purpose of sisterhood? There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. Nothing else matters. Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. NOPE a book examining elite black social organizations. BADDIE ALERT! More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. And Michelle Obama, 57, . meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. 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. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! Kizzy That was not a globally shared ides. 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. But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? 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. Mrs Obama I fear will will be felled by her bluntness so that in the future that comparison will seem less applicable. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? The sorority said that once Mrs. Obama is formally inducted into the organization, which has 225,000 members, she cant become a member of any of the other Divine Nine organizations, as black That is all[/quote] It really does take homage away. Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. 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. her lack of elite ties in black social circles. Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. 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. The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. Its very political, and appropriate for the blog, even if it appears marginally so. The Rev. I was inspired, said Dorothy Wigglesworth, a Northern Virginia resident who has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha for more than 25 years, after the announcement. to support sorors and chapters in implementing an archive program aligned with the Alpha Kappa Alpha International Archives Committee guidelines and recommendations. I have nothing negative to say about DST. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. FIRSTLY SOME OF THE AKA FOUNDERS AND SOPHOMORES WERE BROWN AND DARKSKINNED..LIKE ANNA EASTER BROWN AND LUCY DIGGS SLOWEgOSH FREAKING iDIOTS LIKE YOU MAKE ME SO MADAnD NO i AM NOT dARK SKIN OR bROWN SKINNED IM LIGHT SKINNED AND iM A ZETA..mY SISTER IS VERY DARK SKINNED AND SHE IS A pRETTY GIRL WEARS HER 20 PEARLS PROUDLY SHE WORKED HARD FOR IT (nO PAPER IN THHIS FAM WE SAVE TREES)yES AT ONE TIME IN SOME SOUTHERN CHAPTERS THE PAPER BAG TESTS WERE USED..AND FOR YOUR INFO AKA, AND DELTAS USE IT..(THE CHAPTERS THAT MOSTLY INCLUDED MEMBERS OF THE bLACK UPPER CLASS) iF YOU ARE IN THE bLACK UPPER CLASS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE SORORITIES ARE AKA N DST..SO THATS WHAT THE PAPER BAG TEST WAS ABOUTAKA N DST NEED TO STOP THE FIGHTING YOU BOTH ARE ONE IN THE SAME LIKE MOTHER AND DAUGHTERAND PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER THE HISTORY YOU LEARNED WHEN YOU PLEDGED..IF YOU PLEDGED! if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. 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. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. or subscribe. 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. Phrist Family for the future First Lady Amen. Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." 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. Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. The sorority, which also counts Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons among its honorary members, told The New York Times that once Ms. Obama is inducted into the sorority, she cannot join any of the other divine nine, as black sororities and fraternities are often called. Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. Now that she has been selected by Alpha Kappa Alpha, I know that Michele Obama must be an outstanding American woman because,"According to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the criterion for. Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. Mrs Obama is a woman of directness and forthrightness and is not pretentious. 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. As for Barack Obama, back when he was a. Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. 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! Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. 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If you are congratulating just say that! To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! People, we've got to do better! Its a sorority (which means REAL men shouldnt catch so many feelings about whats going on with it- FRATERNITIES are for MEN). its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. Although it is not her sole responsibility, but I, too, hope that she provides a new perspective within the organization. And half of the AKA's executive board realized that they needed a change and thus Delta was formed. Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? Lets celebrate Michelles assent into the elite. WHY? All rights reserved. Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . Yuck! AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. contingent in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, said Lawrence Otis Graham, the author of Our Kind of People:Inside Americas Black Upper Class, I have been an avid supporter of Obama & campaign contributor, but frankly this makes me SICK to my stomach & I will not contribute another dollar. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. 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. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. women according to the article sorority celebrates michelle obama s acceptance new york times july 14 2008 michelle obama wife of . As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Salma Rice wrote: 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. 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. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! 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. Skeeeee Weeeee to my new soror Michelle Obama and all of my sorors who have posted. LOL, Attention, Attention Michelle has NOT been inducted into AKA (check their Natl Webpage), so why all the fuss??? They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. 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. let me ask all you a question! She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. 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 hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. 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Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? 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. I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. 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! If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. 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Just My Opionion 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. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. Now that she has been selected by Alpha Kappa Alpha, I know that Michele Obama must be an outstanding American woman because,According to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the criterion for consideration as an honorary These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. But congrats to her?! 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. No member who made the choice for themselves should be jealous. 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. By the way, the sorority Point of clarity, AKAs have prominent honorary and initiated members along with DST, ZphiB, and SGRho and dont get me started on the fraternities. I really don't 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 isn't AKA actually a social organization? I personally think it is good of her to even extend a hand to help other Greeks. What is your problem? 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! If you are congratulating just say that! So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Now Michelle That is all[/quote] What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? I know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. 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. . Sliding Into Love: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Wild DM Romance, 'Shroomy' Sexcapades & Future Nuptials? Tanya. She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. 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? SHE chose to accept the invitation. Make up your mind! Anyway, 1-9-1-3 shout out to my sorors! commands. Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! 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CannotHelpButWonder Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! 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. Every organization has honorary members including fraternities. I love AKA, would not trade it for the world, but I am so much more than three letters and two colors. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. Don't read too much into the spelling dude cause this is not a spelling bee. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. Wow, now for the first time in my adult life I have come to realize that Michele Obama is the new Jackie Kennedy for the 21st century. The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a orchestra... 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