Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. Please dont take this the wrong way, but it is obvious who the commenters here are who are white and have little to no experience with the black community. 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. 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. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. 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. 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. 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When Howard University started accepting students they had the paper brown test, and AKA just started letting brown and darker ladies join their organization I guess since I decided not to go that route back in my college days pastor, Harris Chapel United Methodist Church, pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in South, first African-American woman to become a bishop; second woman to become a bishop in the, first African-American woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal and first American woman to win a gold medal in track and field during the. I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." 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. Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. first African-American female municipal judge, Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, first African-American Judge appointed Supervising Judge of Civil Court, Kings Co., Brooklyn. You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. But I couldnt keep from saying anything today. : No. Go Michelle. LET IT GO LADIES. dst.. Now Michelle javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net. 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. I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. More importantly every organization has been turned down by someone that they have asked to join. Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. of them has a very entrenched image. 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. 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Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? women according to the article sorority celebrates michelle obama s acceptance new york times july 14 2008 michelle obama wife of . Go Michelle! or protocol(s) of historically black Greek-lettered organizations present. by Christi Parsons The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. 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. All members of the D9 have them. Will someone please tell Michelle Obama that membership in AKA is exclusive. The Atlanta lawyer said she switched on her . 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. Mrs Obama is a woman of directness and forthrightness and is not pretentious. If she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. What does this have to do with the candidates positions on REAL ISSUES facing the country? Don't read too much into the spelling dude cause this is not a spelling bee. 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. It definitely gives them bragging rights, Mr. Graham said of AKA. Congrats welcome to the Phrist Family. These men have a reputation for being hard partiers, and dogs The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. Mr. Graham said the fact that Mrs. Obama hadnt been a member of a sorority before underscored 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. I don't get it. Especially if you are not active. I think people peldge delta, because they are not prissy, more masc That is all[/quote] It is called modesty. I love politico doublespeak, LOL. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). 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). And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. I think i went over this in the Doctrine under a thread called "Sleep or See" part 2, I been aware of the connection since the 90's, this is nothing new for me, but for those that are not aware. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." sent to daughter. Uh ohh did I spell wright right? Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. 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? The Rev. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. or subscribe. CannotHelpButWonder Really? Very wise. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. 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. I think it's AWESOME that Michelle will become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc. Are negative Greeks now the boss of Michelle Obama? Halle Bailey Addresses Racist Trolls Amid 'The Little Mermaid' Backlash + Petty DDG Drama Picks Back Up. 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. Follow First Draft, a fast-paced political briefing on all things Washington and elections. WHY? Lets celebrate Michelles assent into the elite. 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! First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? sweetie- it was not a relative. Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. Kizzy wrote: Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. Oh well.. good for Michelle. Lets squash this once and for all! When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. Michelle Obama hearts AKA but I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. That should be the end of it. 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 . Sasha Obama will have an easy in to one of University of Michigan's most prosperous sororities if she chooses to rush. If this is intriguing news to you, you need to get out more. 28 September 1998. p. 22. The wife of F.D.R. 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 have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. 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. If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? SGRho. She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. Terms of Service. WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! The Rev. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. 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? If you are congratulating just say that! You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. That is all[/quote] 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. Congratulations AKA - What a year. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. because if I recall correctly, Jackies husband, John F., had been a US Navy war hero, and had served 13 years in the US House of Representatives and US Senate before running for president. Nevertheless, we Delta's don't pick legacy and we don't play games or think we are too cute. 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