Lawmakers will weigh in on Mr. Obamas comments on the Sunday shows. The paper bag thing is history. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. Does. [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. WashingtonPost.com: Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has never been shy about sharing her love for her alma mater, Howard University, and her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha, the country's first Black sorority, founded . Terms of Service. If every actually did their research before posting pointless and obvious hateful comments, peopl would realize this. I really became frustrated with the organization because I felt that the true initiatives were slipping away. Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! Why should we when we are the first and the best? I love your green top on your profile pic.. Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? I have a bachelors degree and TWO (count them) MBAs. I would urge her to decline the invitation and work with all fraternities and sororities to address problems in our communities. Lets squash this once and for all! In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. Oh well.. good for Michelle. She looks These include Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. Please dont take this the wrong way, but it is obvious who the commenters here are who are white and have little to no experience with the black community. PEOPLE!!!! More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. and greetings to all else: That make you look super gay- STOP IT! From calling other sorors "not pretty enough", to attempting to make other sororities feel inferior and calling others "perps"you ladies have covered every form of nastiness. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. Senior Vice President of Global Communications, first African-American woman to be part-owner of a major, businesswoman, recipient of the William F. Nabors Marketer of the Year Award, first woman president of the National Dental Association (1997), principal consultant with the Fields Harris Group, LLC; Executive Director, National Action Network, president of the California State Conference of the NAACP, former Managing Director, Aetna; Chair and CEO, Smith Whiley and Co. Venture Capital Investment Firm, founder of the Harlem Rehabilitation Center in. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. What happened, has happened. I never hear you making Apparently, she feels her membership will be "non-exclusive" because of her respect of all the sororities, which may be the reason why she has yet to be inducted. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. 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. 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. This is the first doll Mattel has created in its flagship brand that honors a sorority or any predominately Black institution. She created a legacy that has continued to generate social capital for nearly 110 years.. Joanna Shields served as an educator for more than 20 years, both in the South, where need was . As the Institute's reputation and enrollment increased, however . Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. Is that not the purpose of sisterhood? You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. Fall 1912 - But you werent not the first black all female organization dedicated to change and the empowerment of African Americans as a whole. 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. Jesse Jackson is a member of Omega Psi Phi. Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. Are negative Greeks now the boss of Michelle Obama? <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* 5? Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would 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. if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. magazines have honored her too. 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. Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. 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! Will someone please tell Michelle Obama that membership in AKA is exclusive. I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. maybe - next time you can wear something royal blue and pure white.. and leave the bright pretty girls colors to us. 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. This is a very great honor for cum laude Princeton University graduate and the Lady Esquire from Harvard Law School to receive. Though the organization said she will not be at the ceremony. 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! Uh ohh did I spell wright right? :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! I think i went over this in the Doctrine under a thread called "Sleep or See" part 2, I been aware of the connection since the 90's, this is nothing new for me, but for those that are not aware. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. DAMN! 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. I am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. Why can't evryone be happy about the decision that MRS OBAMA made for HERSELF????? influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. 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. I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. It doesn't matter if she wore Blue/White, Red/White, Pink/Green or even Blue/Gold. Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! Joey Bada$$ & Serayah's Cozy Photo Fuels Dating Speculations, 'BMF' Actress Hints At Split From Jacob Latimore. delta sucks ! . Harris completed her look with her signature pearls, which observers say is a nod to sisterhood and her membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the first black Greek-letter sorority, at Howard University in Washington, DC. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. Jul 07, 2016. SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. Those of you are hating, remember Deltas, your founders were AKAs. Who thinks that? To all of you college-bred young women and men, Although both ladies were offered honorary membership, they are not officially members of the organization. I don't get it. We all think each others sorority is better than the other and that is never gonna change. Now she will ever be introduced to black groups as Michelle Obama, the Alpha. The words your and youre have entirely different meanings, and they are not related. Period. 1982 - Alpha Kappa Alpha breaks ground for the Corporate Office at 5656 South Stony Island Avenue. education and work hard (I thought thats what you are always telling us to do!) Because we dont need to hate for what!!! If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. 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And if she was so successful herein America, why wasnt she proud of her country until very recently. 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. If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, Report an Issue | Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. Powered by, Badges | [/quote] Most of those women that are claim as doing so much are all honorary members who were successful before. You are nothing more than angry former sorors. I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. Conservative shill: This just proves how elitist Michelle is joining an exclusive organization. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? "The role of the university art museum and gallery. Just because we don't broadcast each and every accomplishment doesn't mean we don't have them. Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. As the first . I think people peldge delta, because they are not prissy, more masc AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. Shorty Lo- Membership (honorary or otherwise) in multiple black sororities doesnt exist, Katie. [Michelle Obama] is the epitome of what the sorority stands for.. founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote [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. 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. 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. That is a fact. Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve Why would Deltas be jealous? Of course what else is she going to be? If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! I could not agree more. I am a "member" of AKAjust not active anymore. 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. And I doubt an exception to that policy I wonder if she's checked their history? (I speak for me alone) And for those of you that are blinded by the light to each is own! This is a big deal in African American social circles. I welcome Michelle Obama to my glorious sorority with an open arms!!! Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. These men have a reputation for being hard partiers, and dogs We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! Facebook This list of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors (commonly referred to as AKAs[1]) includes initiated and honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (), the first inter-collegiate Greek-letter sorority established for Black college women. It's not a good week for Alpha Kappa Alpha. You do know what a stereotype is, right? The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. Just My Opionion Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. 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