let me ask all you a question! 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. She said the African-American doll, a product that ironically did not exist during Alpha Kappa Alphas founding in 1908, would help combat the infamous findings of the 1954 and 2005 doll studies which concluded that many African-American youngsters preferred White toys. What an AKA. 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. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? Listed below are notable Alpha Kappa Alpha women such as the founders and international presidents, and members who are involved in the fields of arts and entertainment, business, civil rights, education, health, law, politics, science, literature and sports. 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. 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. 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). Natasha can't say it, but I can. I'm not sayingI'm just saying ;). <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other sorority. Sice you're SOO interested in OUR beloved DST here's lesson number 1: Our sorority WAS incorporated in 1913 and this incorporation was redefined in 1930. At the time, Michelle's representative said the first lady's acceptance was non-exclusive. [/quote] For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. 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Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. 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! 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. Or shit, I would've rather seen her an honorary Delta. 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. I have nothing negative to say about DST. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. 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. I can, however see her point. Just My Opionion However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. We should be happy for her and stop hating. She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. It is not like this is a college exam. PREVIOUS: T.O. She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. can you really see michelle in any other sorority. 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? Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. My sorority inducted her because she exemplies all that we stand for high scholastics, high ideals, and service to all mankind!! 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. The paper bag thing is history. Nevertheless, we Delta's don't pick legacy and we don't play games or think we are too cute. However it's amazing for me to hear AKA's claim that my sorority would not have existed without them? Honor your founders with respect for one another! There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. All rights reserved. LET IT GO LADIES. I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. What happened, has happened. In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. : No. These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. [/quote] 2 b continued Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. Im glad the NYTimes decided to publish this Caucus post; I think this type of news and information is left out of the media far too much 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! And what is wrong with the fraternities or sorrorities? In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. 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. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. I was thinking about that Hilary thing and she said no because you have to be exclusive. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted Most are involved in charitable What I can't understand is why all the bashing? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. But you werent not the first black all female organization dedicated to change and the empowerment of African Americans as a whole. "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! 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. Its a sorority (which means REAL men shouldnt catch so many feelings about whats going on with it- FRATERNITIES are for MEN). 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. Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. 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. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. CannotHelpButWonder That is a fact. As far as history is concerned, AKA history is DST history. 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 . As for Barack Obama, back when he was a. [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for.. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. Terms of Service. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor. Please, please, please! A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. former professional track runner, college all-American; assistant track and field coach, US Military Academy; Associated Head track coach, US track champion; bronze medal winner, 2000 Olympics, US Track and Field Heptathlon champion; three-time NCAA Heptathlon champion; NCAA Top Six Award winner; Verizon Academic All-America Hall of Fame; Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame; University of Houston Hall of Honor, first African-American to win a national championship in any sport (tennis), member of US track and field team, 1952 Olympics; won several national championships in 50meters and long jump, NCAA track-runner, 3-time ACC Champion in the 400, 3-time All-American; 2012 Summer Olympics Semi-finalist in the 400. nine-time All-American winner in gymnastics; won NCAA championships in all-around and floor exercise in 1989; member of U.S. National team; Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, first African-American woman to achieve the rank of colonel in, first female president of Latin American Studies Club, first woman to be honored with "Man of the Year" by the Chicago, internationally-known motivational speaker; former National President of, This page was last edited on 22 February 2023, at 07:45. But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. PEOPLE!!!! Like any legacy, if Sasha Obama decides to join Alpha Kappa Alpha like her mom, she's in. To those that are not members but are still congratulating her, thank you. LOL[/quote] I could not agree more. It's not a good week for Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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. sororities and fraternities are often called. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. In fact all twenty two members were members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. What is all of the fussing about????? Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? We, the ladies of DST, tend to be more selective. Oh and Delta's are never ghetto just cause the can step! Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. Powered by, Badges | 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. 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. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! Joey Bada$$ & Serayah's Cozy Photo Fuels Dating Speculations, 'BMF' Actress Hints At Split From Jacob Latimore. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. 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? All of our orgs have inactive, letter wearing members so what's new?! real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies As the first . I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. WashingtonPost.com: or subscribe. Jet Magazine. O.k., Mr. Cannont Help But Wonderfirst of all most of us have jobs and have to type really fast. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. 28 September 1998. p. 22. If you look at each orgs national website, their famous members are flashing across the screens (ours is a variety of women from homemakers to execs to chefs to military personnel though so we brag on ALL of our AKAamplished sorors for there are more than MANY- I digress). She is about to make history as the first AA first-lady and she can do more good by helping ALL sororities DST, ZPB, SGRho, instead of siding with just one. AKA had dark-skinned founders. The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. If you were confident you would pledge AKA.why.. because you would pledge the sorority that looks like youAKAs always look good.. hair is always done, nails are always done! But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." [/quote] I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. I think people peldge delta, because they are not prissy, more masc 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. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. Since its inception there has been only One Choice and it is Delta Sigma Theta. 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. And our organization who continues to beat adversity after being unfairly dubbed the "underdogs"? Of course you may never agree about the differences because you are two different organizations. I know many wonderful women of ALL orgs, and I know some that ain't worth nothing. Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows I guess to each her own. Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. I personally think it is good of her to even extend a hand to help other Greeks. Please, please, please! They will say anything to soothe their bruised egos. Why you're soooo concerned is very strange to me. Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. Without AKA there would be no DST. 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? When I was on campus all I ever saw the AKA's do was flip their nose up and try to pick all the cute girls to induct in their Sorority. 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.. [/quote] First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. By Samantha Henig. Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? People, we've got to do better! Michelle knows what's up. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. To all of you college-bred young women and men, Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. She does look great in red but AKAs look great in EVERYTHING so touche. I made pretty good grades in college despite the fact that i also partied a little too much. 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. AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. The media? Luckily for Sasha, AKA has a chapter, Beta Eta, on campus so rush will be a breeze for the new college student. hater, AKA is the best ! We apologize for the error. 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