Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama joined Harris in wearing shades of purple. delta sucks ! However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. Finally, People reall need to wake up. 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. All rights reserved. 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. I know they teach these things in elementary school. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. Good Job AKA! Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. 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. All members of the D9 have them. I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator. More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. as it is. We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! Web Design by Appnet.com | Sitemap, Phylicia Rashad: All Women are Colored Girls, Health Frontier of Gene Editing to Target Sickle Cell Disease, Haitians Respond to Media Portrayal of Homeland, AKAs Induct Michelle Obama at International Centennial Celebration. Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. 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. Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. I see my comment was taken downthat was classy, Natasha. Sasha's famous mom did not join a sorority when she was an undergraduate at Princeton University in the '80s. For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. Kizzy But tonight a spokeswoman for Mrs. Obama, Katie McCormick Lelyveld, said: Because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive. WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! WHY? But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. Michelle Obama will choose what she feels best suits her. It really does take homage away. What an AKA. I already thought she was, honestly, but I am happy to see SHE MADE THE DECISION to accept. if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. Period. 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. To all of you college-bred young women and men, 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. And what is wrong with the fraternities or sorrorities? The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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. 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. Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would Go Michelle. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. As far as taking the time to research, who cares? Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. dst.. I also thought 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. causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. Who thinks that? I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. Jesse Jackson is a member of Omega Psi Phi. She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I was at the Public Meeting at Boule yesterday. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. Next time do better and try not to use stereotypes that all the D9 orgs have had to battle for years. These are just comments we have to obviously make while on the job at a fast past. On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote let me ask all you a question! 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. Membership (honorary or otherwise) in multiple black sororities doesnt exist, Katie. I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. 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. skee wee. Because we dont need to hate for what!!! 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. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 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.. or subscribe. MySpace !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs"); 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 love it when Deltas are jealous. You may then be asked to log in, create an account if you don't already have one, 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 It is final and she has accepted. 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. Uh ohh did I spell wright right? That make you look super gay- STOP IT! 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? [/quote] Sen. Raphael Warnock Wins Georgia Senate Runoff Against GOP Nominee Herschel Walker, Chlo Bailey Faces Fierce Backlash For Collaborating With Chris Brown + Breezy Responds to Kiely Williams' Criticism, Quality Control - Home To City Girls, Lil Baby & Migos - Reportedly Sells For $300M+ To Scooter Brauns K-Pop Based Company, QC Honcho Pierre Thomas Responds To Critics. Yes I will give it to you the ladies of AKA where the first black all female organization. Jealousy comes from wanting what someone else has. I don't get it. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. of them has a very entrenched image. . All organizations share that distinction. How long before Obamas haters put some kind of negative, elitist spin on THIS? I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! Why would Deltas be jealous? 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. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. To those that are not members but are still congratulating her, thank you. contingent in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, said Lawrence Otis Graham, the author of Our Kind of People:Inside Americas Black Upper Class, 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. Lets squash this once and for all! Well this news is very nice! I love pink you love crimsonthey are the same color, just different shades. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. Most have a life. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor. Skeeeee Weeeee to my new soror Michelle Obama and all of my sorors who have posted. This Just In: Michelle Obama Inducted As An Honorary Member Of AKA! The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). 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. can you really see michelle in any other sorority. Fall 1912 - I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! That sounds pretty selective to me. I welcome Michelle Obama to my glorious sorority with an open arms!!! 150 out of 200,000. 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. Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. It is the first Greek sorority established by African-American women. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. 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 am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. I am an active financial member and I take great offense in the comments that paint us as merely shallow and social. Ladies and Sistahs we must be better than that. Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. The wife of F.D.R. You do know what a stereotype is, right? I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. 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 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. type. You don't even know if that person is even a real soror. You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. It was interesting and informative. sent to daughter. 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. For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . 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