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. [/quote] What an AKA. [/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 also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. That is all[/quote] Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. (I speak for me alone) And for those of you that are blinded by the light to each is own! [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for.. member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. Readmore, The Early Word: 2 Candidates, 2 Visions for Iraq. The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. "The role of the university art museum and gallery. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. I don't have bad words to say, just that I hope the true mission of service continues to be at the forefront of everyone's minds and agendas. As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. I guess to each her own. Preach Soror! Yes I will give it to you the ladies of AKA where the first black all female organization. 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. No, she is not. You should be a comedian. I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? 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. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. Follow First Draft, a fast-paced political briefing on all things Washington and elections. If you are congratulating just say that! It was an opportunist move on behalf of the organization (I see nothing has changed in 100 years) and she recognizes that. FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. As far as taking the time to research, who cares? Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. Natasha can't say it, but I can. On the occasion of our centennial celebration, we look forward to embracing them as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.. Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other. If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! 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? founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. It is called modesty. Apparently, she feels her membership will be "non-exclusive" because of her respect of all the sororities, which may be the reason why she has yet to be inducted. I think the truth is that most whites elite and otherwise really dont know much about the world Fall 1912 - So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." became a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Thank you Michelle! If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. PERFORMANCE ARTIST/VOCAL PRODUCER:SINGER Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. Phrist Family for the future First Lady Amen. 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 dst.. shes a lovely, smart, educated woman and mother. [/quote] Best Answer Copy First, it should be noted that Michelle Obama is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically black sorority. i remember the good feeling in our country when JFK and jackie had two small children in the white houseand i look forward to the obamas and their girls sharing eight great years at 1600 pennsylvania avenue. Though the organization said she will not be at the ceremony. However it's amazing for me to hear AKA's claim that my sorority would not have existed without them? 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. It wasn't until her reign as first lady that she was invited to join the historical divine nine" sorority. We apologize for the error. Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. 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. Kizzy 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! The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? If you have to downgrade my prestigious organization to make you feel better about your own than I feel sorry that you made the wrong choice! 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. Kizzy wrote: Since you're soooo interested in DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INCORPORATED here's lesson number 1: OUR sorority WAS INCORPORATED in 1913 and this incorporation was redefined in 1930. : No. 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? [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? I must say that these negative comments are rediculous. I love your green top on your profile pic.. 150 out of 200,000. First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. 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. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. "Newsmakers". MOVER OVER WINTER: SPRING 2023 MOVIES ARE HERE! Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. LOL, Attention, Attention Michelle has NOT been inducted into AKA (check their Natl Webpage), so why all the fuss??? [/quote] I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. Oooo-ooop! We, the ladies of DST, tend to be more selective. former professional track runner, college all-American; assistant track and field coach, US Military Academy; Associated Head track coach, US track champion; bronze medal winner, 2000 Olympics, US Track and Field Heptathlon champion; three-time NCAA Heptathlon champion; NCAA Top Six Award winner; Verizon Academic All-America Hall of Fame; Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame; University of Houston Hall of Honor, first African-American to win a national championship in any sport (tennis), member of US track and field team, 1952 Olympics; won several national championships in 50meters and long jump, NCAA track-runner, 3-time ACC Champion in the 400, 3-time All-American; 2012 Summer Olympics Semi-finalist in the 400. nine-time All-American winner in gymnastics; won NCAA championships in all-around and floor exercise in 1989; member of U.S. National team; Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, first African-American woman to achieve the rank of colonel in, first female president of Latin American Studies Club, first woman to be honored with "Man of the Year" by the Chicago, internationally-known motivational speaker; former National President of, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 07:45. 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. Infuriating. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. Of course what else is she going to be? Who do you even think youre convincing? I cannot believe that Alpha Kappa Alpha would extend membership to Mrs. Obama ONLY because there is a chance that she might be the first black first lady. That is all[/quote] 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. Vice President of Employment and Diversity, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. founder of the Smith-Robertson Museum and Cultural Center, founder of DuSable Museum of African American History in, first African book publisher in the United Kingdom; writer and broadcaster; inducted into the, global marketing director, personal care division, Avon, first African-American woman to form a commercial, president of the National Association of Black Journalists; Managing Editor and primary anchor at, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for, founder of Westside Preparatory School in, taught in New York City schools for 28 years. I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. I love pink you love crimsonthey are the same color, just different shades. 10 minutes?? We should be happy for her and stop hating. Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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. There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. 2 b continued Congratulations AKA - What a year. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. of them has a very entrenched image. This means she has no official duties or affiliation with that Fraternity, which is basically a College/University Fraternity. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. It is final and she has accepted. 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. We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? I see my comment was taken downthat was classy, Natasha. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. Siddity08 wrote: Nothing else matters. Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! She created a legacy that has continued to generate social capital for nearly 110 years.. Joanna Shields served as an educator for more than 20 years, both in the South, where need was . causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. Third, to put it in perspective there are over 200,000 ladies who have taken the of of membership of AKA, there are less than 150 honorary members in a 100 year history of the sorority. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. She is the Jacqueline Kennedy of this period right now., According to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the criterion for consideration as an honorary member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. I have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. 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. we all have a great number of inactive/non-financial sorors. You don't even know if that person is even a real soror. 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