O.k., Mr. Cannont Help But Wonderfirst of all most of us have jobs and have to type really fast. We, the ladies of DST, tend to be more selective. CannotHelpButWonder Now Michelle WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! [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. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. But the wife of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama wants to make sure people know that accepting AKA's invitation doesn't mean she'd rule out others. Quit worrying about what another organization is doing or who they are inducting. Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! 10 minutes?? will be made not even for Mrs. Obama. 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. As an African American woman I am proud. 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 . People, weve got to do better! 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Well this news is very nice! I would not want to be called other names.. for the dst and zpb and sgr.. i just wouldnt of them has a very entrenched image. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. Beyonc Celebrates GRAMMY GOAT Status With Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Lizzo & More + Is It a Conspiracy That Beyonc Didn't Win Album Of The Year? Published in the St. Louis American Newspaper. by Christi Parsons They at least seem to be about business. Tanya. Lets celebrate Michelles assent into the elite. But congrats to her?! It is so sad that people are still having this AKA/Delta debate after 95 years!! I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. Who thinks that? The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. NOPE Make up your mind! Although both ladies were offered honorary membership, they are not officially members of the organization. I know they teach these things in elementary school. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. Lets squash this once and for all! It was interesting and informative. 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. javascript and allows content to be delivered from c950.chronicle.com and chronicle.blueconic.net. . 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? It is an honorary membership because when she attended Princeton, there was no chapter of the sorority there. Please, please, please! Oooo-ooop! By Samantha Henig. Go AKA. All members of the D9 have them. But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! LOL. All organizations share that distinction. I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta's. That make you look super gay- STOP IT! All the extra is so unnecessary. 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. Alpha Kappa Alpha hold the Guinness world record for having the largest-ever silver service sit down dinner at a convention. 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. 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. that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Simone Joy Jones & Jordan Jones On Writers' Mind-Reading Abilities: Sometimes Its A Little Too Close, WEEKEND FOOLERY: Ye Blasts Kim K Over North Again & Pete Davidson Savagely CLAPS BACK + Kanye Threatens D.L. Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. "ChinaDoll ofthe Platters". That is a fact. By the way, what was her outstanding achievements that set her apart in her community and careers? civil rights leader; wife of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first to lead the Publisher's Association, first African-American to own and operate a radio station in the city of. Terms of Service. Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. 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! ANGIE WARD: Tweet Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by nine women. Freemasonry and Fraternities Part 2 pages 1-44. http://chronicle.com/blogs/election/2254/michelle-obama-joins-alpha http://www.scribd.com/doc/14209009/Freemasonry-and-Fraternities-Part-2. 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. Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! Please make sure your computer, VPN, or network allows Congrats welcome to the Phrist Family. Why would you a woman who is supposed to be a lady (and this goes for the other women who bicker about which organization is better) who represents a great organization like yours portray yourself in this manner? Most are involved in charitable Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. Facebook She said the doll would teach children that it doesnt matter what the color of your skin is, but your value to society.. First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. I can, however see her point. Actually.in 1913 AKA was there marching along with DST for Women's Sufferage..Look at it this way.All 4 sororities want the same thingwe just have different ways of achieving it. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. The Rev. A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. On Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | Quote It is not like this is a college exam. Jealousy comes from wanting what someone else has. Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? 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. Nothing else matters. The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. & Ne-Yo Get "Fun & Fearless", NEXT: MJB & Kelly Rowland Go To Dinner+Celebs Do VH-1 Rock Honors, EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Showrunner Carla Banks-Waddles & Director Morgan Cooper On Crafting Characters and Powerful Themes That Resonate. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. [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. 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. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? Thank you Michelle! What happened, has happened. I guess since I decided not to go that route back in my college days Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. [/quote] I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. 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. There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. I think not. manicure and pedicure i love people calling me pretty girls.. stuck up.. smart girls.. prissy girls I wonder I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. commands. 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. So I know I cannot change how Greek women interact but can we please at least pretend to have some couth, if this was before, 1970, Michelle Obama would of never been an AKA. Furthermore, we NEVER ask for members- your cousin or aunt does not count, love. But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! 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. 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. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. 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. Despite the sizeable parameters of the Washington Convention Centers expansive corridors, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority permeated every recess of the venue in a flurry of cotton-candy-colored pink and green attire. And P.S. 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