It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . Sliding Into Love: Taye Diggs and Apryl Jones Wild DM Romance, 'Shroomy' Sexcapades & Future Nuptials? For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). For each greek woman on this thread, we each had the same choice that Mrs Obama has, and for whatever reason we selected the org that was best for us. Lets celebrate Michelles assent into the elite. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for example, belonged to Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest historically black fraternity. [/quote] was offered an honorary membership, which would be quite rude to turn down so according to angry whites here that makes her an elitist because she went to college. Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. Both women are to be admired and widely popular. All the extra is so unnecessary. 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. Period. 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. Pamela, thanks for making that comment. People, we've got to do better! Facebook 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. type. Also, go beyond our national website to find it (I must warn you.it's going to take MORE than a WEEKEND for it come together). LOL[/quote] Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. by Christi Parsons Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. [/quote] And if she was so successful herein America, why wasnt she proud of her country until very recently. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. Fall 1912 - [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 Alpha's sisterhood. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? 1910 ca. Published in the St. Louis American Newspaper. 1982 - Alpha Kappa Alpha breaks ground for the Corporate Office at 5656 South Stony Island Avenue. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. Just My Opionion You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? I thought of my Atlanta aunts, partisans of the Alpha Kappa Alpha pink and green, crowing over Obama's acceptance of an honorary membership that same month: "Tell her she made the right choice . Why would Deltas be jealous? Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. Its wonderful. Also initiated this year was Dr. Zoanne Clack, a physician and medical consultant for the TV show Greys Anatomy; Deborah-Stewart-Parker, president and CEO of International Business Solutions; C. Vivian Stringer, Rutgers University head coach; Carol H. Williams, CEO and president of the Carol H. Williams Advertising Agency; and Dr. Wangari Muta Mathaai, who was unable to attend the ceremonial induction. I have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. We were Founded and Incorporated, as a sorority in the same year, 1913. Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. I am really proud to be Greek now! Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. Most are involved in charitable and greetings to all else: Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? Very wise. WHY? 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. I have met these members - which kinda disproves many superficial theories of the sorority overall. 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. WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! Beyonc Celebrates GRAMMY GOAT Status With Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo & More + Is It a Conspiracy That Beyonc Didn't Win Album Of The Year? By Samantha Henig. PREVIOUS: T.O. 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. They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. I am an active financial member and I take great offense in the comments that paint us as merely shallow and social. Sasha Obama will have an easy in to one of University of Michigan's most prosperous sororities if she chooses to rush. 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. Please, please, please! We should be happy for her and stop hating. She does look great in red but AKAs look great in EVERYTHING so touche. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. This is a listing of notable alumni and honorary members of Alpha Phi Omega, an international service fraternity.The list includes members of the fraternity who have become well known or who have attained high ranking positions in their particular career field, such as government and politics, academia, science and technology, sports, or business. 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 . The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. Anyway, 1-9-1-3 shout out to my sorors! Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? I have nothing negative to say about DST. July 27, 20094:46 PM. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. Well this news is very nice! 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. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. Did she act as Eleanor Roosevelt or did she accept the sorority bid with the exclusivity clause? 1:20 pm. She has good looks and a statuesque figure. These include Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. O.k., Mr. Cannont Help But Wonderfirst of all most of us have jobs and have to type really fast. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by nine women. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. 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? forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. Are negative Greeks now the boss of Michelle Obama? Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. There are people with negative attributes in ALL nine BGLOs, so to insinuate that AKA is the only one with undesirables would be such a fabrication. I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 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. THE 2023 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS BROUGHT ALL OF BLACK HOLLYWOOD OUT! Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. These men have a reputation for being hard partiers, and dogs In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. 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. Oooo-ooop! Those are personal traits, not sorority traits. Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. It wasn't until her reign as first lady that she was invited to join the historical divine nine" sorority. There is no reason to bash another orgs. 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. Jesse Jackson is a member of Omega Psi Phi. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mentoring Program | Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts News Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mentoring Program Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Mentoring Program Kristin Foster SEP 03, 2020 Hello SD 163 Families! AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. I dont know who was in the room with Mrs. Obamas spokeswoman when this statement was drafted, but I would wager there wasnt one college educated African-American familiar with the history 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. PERFORMANCE ARTIST/VOCAL PRODUCER:SINGER Tanya. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. To all of you college-bred young women and men, I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. Why you're soooo concerned is very strange to me. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. *Sigh* Nevertheless, congrats to AKA and a happy hundred I mean that sincerely. javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting shes a lovely, smart, educated woman and mother. She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. Barack and Michelle Obama's youngest daughter will have no problem joining Alpha Kappa Alpha because the former first lady was once made an honorary membership of the sorority. First and foremost, congrats to AKA. [/quote] Who do you even think youre convincing? Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. Plus, if she REALLY in her HEART OF HEARTS wanted to be an AKA, she would have done so by now- she LITERALLY lives down the street from the AKA headquarters as they are in the same neighborhood!!! I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. Senior Vice President of Global Communications, first African-American woman to be part-owner of a major, businesswoman, recipient of the William F. Nabors Marketer of the Year Award, first woman president of the National Dental Association (1997), principal consultant with the Fields Harris Group, LLC; Executive Director, National Action Network, president of the California State Conference of the NAACP, former Managing Director, Aetna; Chair and CEO, Smith Whiley and Co. Venture Capital Investment Firm, founder of the Harlem Rehabilitation Center in. They have a very interesting and colorful history, and furthermore, each 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. Mr. Graham said the fact that Mrs. Obama hadnt been a member of a sorority before underscored Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. <---Just so happens to be a damn good looking woman *check* I love your green top on your profile pic.. People, weve got to do better! Ms. Obama did not join a sorority while a undergraduate at Princeton, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, which was founded at Howard University in 1908, did not have a chapter on the campus at the time. As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". an historically black organization founded in 1908, and the group announced this week at its Centennial Convention in Washington that Mrs. Obama had agreed to join. Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama joined Harris in wearing shades of purple. 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! 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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? Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. 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 We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). [quote comment="140176"][quote comment="139767"]Ms. Obama is a great high profile candidate to claim. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows You do know what a stereotype is, right? 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. Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! Miss ANN OO-OOP!!! 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. 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. SHE chose to accept the invitation. But a spokeswoman for Ms. Obama said that her membership was non-exclusive. Now Michelle Nothing else matters. AKA2tude, you need to understand that I'm so not concerned with AKA's history, and was ONLY responding to YOUR soror who was very concerned with our incorporation. 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. skee wee. If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. 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. hater, AKA is the best ! Preach Soror! But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." 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. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. But you werent not the first black all female organization dedicated to change and the empowerment of African Americans as a whole. So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. She is such an ethical elegant woman. Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. . Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. That sounds pretty selective to me. I know they teach these things in elementary school. That is all[/quote] Those of you are hating, remember Deltas, your founders were AKAs. Infuriating. She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Finally, People reall need to wake up. Oh well.. good for Michelle. Readmore, The Early Word: 2 Candidates, 2 Visions for Iraq. Under NO circumstances would I take the time to research your sorority to attempt to prove your soror wrong or for any other reason for that matter. That is all[/quote] or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. Terms of Service. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. 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. This list of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors (commonly referred to as AKAs[1]) includes initiated and honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (), the first inter-collegiate Greek-letter sorority established for Black college women. This means she has no official duties or affiliation with that Fraternity, which is basically a College/University Fraternity. 2 b continued first African-American female mayor of a major city, civil rights activist; first African-American, Democratic Senator of North Carolina District 40 Mecklenburg County, Attorney-General of the Bahamas, barrister, politician, and community rights advocate, first female Cabinet Minister, Bermuda; Member of the Bermuda Cabinet. The former first family member will begin classes at the college campus next week and if she is hoping to join the Greek system, the 18-year-old already has legacy ties to a pretty good organization. The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. To all of you college-bred young women and men, 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. In May of 2022, she was selected as an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Leadership Fellow and currently serves the Co-Director for the March For Our Lives GW chapter, and as the President of. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. This is a huge mistake. I know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. 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? There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. And half of the AKA's executive board realized that they needed a change and thus Delta was formed. [/quote] Mrs. Obama is such an example of a strong, intelligent, and beautiful woman, and it is an honor and privilege for any organization to have her become a part of it. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. [/quote] I am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? 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. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" 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. 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. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) 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. For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* xoxo, Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. All 4 sororities have honorary members (women who are prominant in the community, the nation and the world but who may not be accessible to be invited -AKA- or to try to become members by submission-DST and maybe others). That is all[/quote] We are unable to fully display the content of this page. Go Michelle! Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha. Salma Rice wrote: I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? "Because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive," says Katie McCormick Lelyveld, Michelle Obama's spokeswoman. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. All the extra is so unnecessary. I guess to each her own. Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such great stature join our great society, said McKinzie. Follow First Draft, a fast-paced political briefing on all things Washington and elections. Readmore, Lawmakers will weigh in on President Obamas international coalition to fight Islamist militants.Readmore, President Obama drew criticism on Thursday when he said, we dont have a strategy yet, for military action against ISIS in Syria. Lets squash this once and for all! It is final and she has accepted. Why is this on the blog? 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. NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! You are nothing more than angry former sorors. It is the first Greek sorority established by African-American women. No, she is not. The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. 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). 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