Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. SKEE WEE. Jealousy comes from wanting what someone else has. The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. AKA had dark-skinned founders. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. Although both ladies were offered honorary membership, they are not officially members of the organization. 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. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. 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. 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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. However, a spokeswoman for Obama told the New York Times that because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive. Though the organization said she will not be at the ceremony. 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? The CNBC Correspondent Will Add A Lot To The GOP Debate", "South Carolina African-American Honoree: Janice Huff", "Celebrities Celebrate Newest AKAs on Twitter", "Trio of AKAs Elected to Lead National Organizations", "JaQuitta Williams: News Reporter and Anchor", "Septima P. Clark (1898-1987) papers (ca. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." 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? July 27, 20094:46 PM. When Howard University started accepting students they had the paper brown test, and AKA just started letting brown and darker ladies join their organization Wow, after reading these comments I' am a bit shocked at all the negative attacks and hatred things each groups are saying about one another. Of she is an Alpha Kappa Alpha. All rights reserved. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? In my book, she is now officially skee-WEAK. founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. 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? The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. No one goes from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to Zeta. <---Just so happens to be a damn good looking woman *check* I have to agree with this post below! Preach Soror! Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. 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. contingent in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, said Lawrence Otis Graham, the author of Our Kind of People:Inside Americas Black Upper Class, To those that are not members but are still congratulating her, thank you. But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! Shorty Lo- For starters, the group's national president, Barbara McKinzie . The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. 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. Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? 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. Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. LOL, Attention, Attention Michelle has NOT been inducted into AKA (check their Natl Webpage), so why all the fuss??? Without AKA there would be no DST. DST! I know they teach these things in elementary school. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. 44th President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama Fellowship - To inspire future scholars toward engaging their communities and catalyzing social forces to lead global change. I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. But I couldnt keep from saying anything today. It really does take homage away. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. It is so sad that people are still having this AKA/Delta debate after 95 years!! Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. will be made not even for Mrs. Obama. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! 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. 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. What is your problem? If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, I was inspired, said Dorothy Wigglesworth, a Northern Virginia resident who has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha for more than 25 years, after the announcement. Oh well.. good for Michelle. A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. This is a very great honor for cum laude Princeton University graduate and the Lady Esquire from Harvard Law School to receive. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? : No. BADDIE ALERT! Good Job AKA! Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=2501894830055909&ev=PageView&noscript=1" What then, is wrong with a fraternity or sorrority? 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. The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. All the extra is so unnecessary. So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. Michelle Obama hearts AKA but I can, however see her point. Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. OO-OOP!!! NOPE and I don't expect you to. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. I love AKA, would not trade it for the world, but I am so much more than three letters and two colors. 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. FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses [/quote] Despite all of the rediculous comments, by so many on this blog, The reality is that these organizations have been working TOGETHER for a very long time. Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve Skeeeee Weeeee to my new soror Michelle Obama and all of my sorors who have posted. Zoe Kravitz & Channing Tatum's NYC Bike Ride Looks Real Coupledom-Like, Joey Bada$$ & Serayah's Cozy Photo Fuels Dating Speculations, 'BMF' Actress Hints At Split From Jacob Latimore. Did she act as Eleanor Roosevelt or did she accept the sorority bid with the exclusivity clause? What happened, has happened. 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. Why would Deltas be jealous? 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. let me ask all you a question! Come on LADIES have more respect for one another (for everyone who is bickering over which is better) don't be so salty. We have historically inducted honorary members with an established and significant legacy, not those who are high profile at the time of convention. I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. The City of Chicago subsequently named the . First and foremost, congrats to AKA. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. do u know EVERY detail of my org? While attending the Centennial Public Meeting on July 13, some laughed lightheartedly among friends with thick, southern drawls, while others conversed with lilting Caribbean inflections. Nevertheless, we Delta's don't pick legacy and we don't play games or think we are too cute. Membership is extended to female college undergraduate and graduate students. If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. 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. Hughley & He Responds, Ye To Appear On 'The Kardashians', Kanye Follows Pete On IG, Gets Payback, Kim K Unfollows Ye + Kid Cudi Receives Supportive Message From Ye Amid Their Drama, IM SORRY - NOT! I personally think it is good of her to even extend a hand to help other Greeks. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk 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. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. To all of you college-bred young women and men, that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. 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 They have a very interesting and colorful history, and furthermore, each 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. [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. Most are involved in charitable Now Michelle [2], Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. member is that prospects have made outstanding achievements that set them apart in their communities and careers.. 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. They at least seem to be about business. magazines have honored her too. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Iota Omega Chapter 58th Cotillion . As far as taking the time to research, who cares? Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. I also want the readers here to notice where the majority of the hate is coming from. You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. No, she is not. To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! Other honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include the poet Maya Angelou, the late Coretta Scott King and former astronaut Mae Jemison. The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. The paper bag thing is history. Is that not the purpose of sisterhood? I was thinking about that Hilary thing and she said no because you have to be exclusive. javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net. [/quote] SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? Halle Bailey Addresses Racist Trolls Amid 'The Little Mermaid' Backlash + Petty DDG Drama Picks Back Up. Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. 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. Kizzy wrote: [/quote] Terms of Service. She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. Oooo-ooop! Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! Im a six-figured exec and no dummies get to where I am- trust. Are you not all connected under through the NPHC? Essence, People, Newsweek, and Vanity Fair So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. That is all[/quote] The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. Both women are to be admired and widely popular. CannotHelpButWonder 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. LOL. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. Sasha Obama will have an easy in to one of University of Michigan's most prosperous sororities if she chooses to rush. Michelle Obama being inducted as an honorary aka is small beans compared to the numbers of college educated folks that don't know the proper usage of the words "to," "too," and "two" (Mister A-Phi-A I'm talking to you here). Or maybe since the AKA's were the only organization to speak out defending Mrs. Obama, She felt we truly exemplified sisterhood and decided to join. Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? 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. Also I question you as a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. Fall 1912 - Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. [/quote] Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. 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. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. SUPER BOWL 2023: Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, LeBron & Savannah James, Brittney Griner, Kevin Hart, Lil Uzi Vert & More Flock To The Big Game, Best Super Bowl 2023 Commercials: Why Tubi, Diddy, Cardi B & Offset Had The Internet In A Chokehold. 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. I am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. MLK, being an Alpha doesnt surprise me either, they are known as very serious, studious, and successful. to some black people and ask them their thoughts and history of the black Greeks and you might actually learn something. As a testimony to the vibrancy of the sorority, July 13, 2008 is officially AKA Sorority Day in Washington, D.C., Copyright 2018 Kristin M. Gray. Michelle Obama Eleanor Roosevelt Jane Addams, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Maya Angelou Ella Fitzgerald Worldwide, Alpha Kappa Alpha boasts more than 950 collegiate, alumnae, and community chapters in the United States, Canada, Germany, Japan, the Bahamas, Liberia, Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and South Korea. "ChinaDoll ofthe Platters". You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Membership (honorary or otherwise) in multiple black sororities doesnt exist, Katie. We are unable to fully display the content of this page. Please, please, please! 10 minutes?? Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? It is called modesty. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. [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. Who do you even think youre convincing? 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 amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. And P.S. 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. Are negative Greeks now the boss of Michelle Obama? Alpha Kappa Alpha hold the Guinness world record for having the largest-ever silver service sit down dinner at a convention. Go Michelle! That make you look super gay- STOP IT! 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! I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. It was an opportunist move on behalf of the organization (I see nothing has changed in 100 years) and she recognizes that. 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) These men have a reputation for being hard partiers, and dogs Go AKA. So YES to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha thank you for starting something and to the intelligent 22 thank you for finishing what they started out to do. sororities and fraternities are often called. The wife of F.D.R. These include Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. 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). Its wonderful. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. That is the image that the members put out of themselves. Rounds of whispers inundated the audience of nearly 1,000 people as AKA President Barbara McKinzie read a congratulatory letter from the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, in honor of the centennial. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. 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. Think wire-rimmed glasses = Alpha. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. sent to daughter. 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? 11190000008!! haters hate hard don't they? We should Just congratulate the organization Michelle choose and move on, b/c everything else sounds like hate and we (African American women) already receive enough of that from other races and our own men. a book examining elite black social organizations. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor. Michelle Obama is sometimes compared to Jackie Kennedy, but she may now have something in common with another first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama joined Harris in wearing shades of purple. People, weve got to do better! 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. Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. Of course what else is she going to be? Former GMA3 Co-Anchors T.J. 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