People, weve got to do better! that charge against whites just because they went to college. xoxo, Alpha Kappa Alpha hold the Guinness world record for having the largest-ever silver service sit down dinner at a convention. See I came on this site to big you ladies of AKA upbut after reading this mess- I see SOME of you are still brown-paper-bag-bimbos. Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other sorority. She said she looks forward to working with all the sororities, recognizing the unique and lasting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. *** See not one negative comment about any of my D9 sistergreeks***, I am in total shock. sent to daughter. 11190000008!! 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 My sorority inducted her because she exemplies all that we stand for high scholastics, high ideals, and service to all mankind!! WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! She is truly a todays elegant woman with her tall, slender, Kennedy-eque statute, coiffed hair, pop culture attitude, and a lady of couture. Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. Uh ohh did I spell wright right? 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? On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote In 2008, Michelle Obama, became an honorary member of the sorority shortly before she become the first African American First Lady in US history and in August 2020, California Senator Kamala Harris was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Vice President, making her the first woman of color to be nominated by a major political party. AKA has a history of activism including world-wide human rights. To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. 28 September 1998. p. 22. Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. Jet Magazine. Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. These include Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. If she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. You do know what a stereotype is, right? The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. "ChinaDoll ofthe Platters". Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. a book examining elite black social organizations. Heres The Latest On Single-Again Kanye Wests Harassing Social Media Posts Aimed At Kim K, Lil Tjay & Ice Spice Deny Dating Rumors Despite Lavish $150K Richard Mille Watch Gift, T.J. & Amys Life After Getting Fired From ABC: Luxe Jewelry Shopping Spree For Amy's Birthday, Anchors Reportedly Eyeing NewsNation For Jobs, Babyface Divorce Settlement: Singer Ordered To Pay Ex-Wife $37K/Month, Allegedly Dating German Model, Oh? Why would Deltas be jealous? 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. By Samantha Henig. She is such an ethical elegant woman. 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 don't get it. What is your problem? Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! They have a very interesting and colorful history, and furthermore, each PEOPLE!!!! Her commitment began in 1959, when she was inducted into the Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. while pursuing her undergraduate studies at The Alabama State University. 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. 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Ok yeah- when do we get to a point where we tell these "already powerful women" what they can and cannot do? 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. Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. 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? 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Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. as it is. Thats just the way it is. So before you start challenging sorors from DIFFERENT sororities KNOW THEIR HISTORY! Michelle Obama is sometimes compared to Jackie Kennedy, but she may now have something in common with another first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. I personally think it is good of her to even extend a hand to help other Greeks. Those are personal traits, not sorority traits. 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. It is called modesty. For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. 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. : No. The Rev. The talented actress who has earned roles in Tyler Perry's "The Haves and the Have Nots," HBO's Bessie, the "Ride Along" movie series, and who is playing First Lady, Michelle Obama, in the upcoming Barack Obama biopic Southside with You, was inducted yesterday [] I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? 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. To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Since a Delta was the first black woman to run for president, how cute is it to let the AKA be the wife of the person running for presidentnot the actual candidate. Not once did I see a lady of DiSTention stoop to the level of saying hatful remarks about Mrs. Obama becoming a AKA (even though its not official yet). Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. Come on LADIES have more respect for one another (for everyone who is bickering over which is better) don't be so salty. [/quote] 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. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! DAMN! We should be happy for her and stop hating. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. If FINER WOMANHOOD is what is important to you, the blue and white is the route for you.SGRho has a special place in my heart for breaking barriers and being founded in 1922 on a white campus.Let's acknowledge the GREATNESS in ALL of our orgs and respect that we all have a choice to join the org thatis best for us as individuals. She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. 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Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted By the way, the sorority Or shit, I would've rather seen her an honorary Delta. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. It was interesting and informative. 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. I wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. 2 b continued My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. NOPE I see my comment was taken downthat was classy, Natasha. 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. Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. Yuck! 1910 ca. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. Terms of Service. 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. Phrist Family for the future First Lady Amen. Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality Most are involved in charitable LOL. As far as taking the time to research, who cares? The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. I think not. [/quote] [/quote] 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. What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? She has good looks and a statuesque figure. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. Good Job AKA! Michelle knows what's up. We apologize for the error. Point of clarity, AKAs have prominent honorary and initiated members along with DST, ZphiB, and SGRho and dont get me started on the fraternities. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. do u know EVERY detail of my org? In particular any reference to a paper bag test is moot. Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. 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I think people peldge delta, because they are not prissy, more masc 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. contingent in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, said Lawrence Otis Graham, the author of Our Kind of People:Inside Americas Black Upper Class, Just be yourself, there are very beautiful people in all the Sororities and around the world. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. Mr. Graham said the fact that Mrs. Obama hadnt been a member of a sorority before underscored then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). What does this have to do with the candidates positions on REAL ISSUES facing the country? MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! [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. 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