I think not. women according to the article sorority celebrates michelle obama s acceptance new york times july 14 2008 michelle obama wife of . I can never be a part of anything snobbish who think everyone hates on them. 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. That is all[/quote] PEOPLE!!!! Michelle Obama hearts AKA but contingent in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, said Lawrence Otis Graham, the author of Our Kind of People:Inside Americas Black Upper Class, I have nothing negative to say about DST. The Rev. First and foremost, congrats to AKA. The paper bag thing is history. Ms. Obama did not join a sorority while a undergraduate at Princeton, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, which was founded at Howard University in 1908, did not have a chapter on the campus at the time. For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). At this point in her life, that would really make no sense as there is no true benefit for her. AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. became a honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? to talk about. I hadnt noticed the resemblance and I hadnt made the connection I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. Siddity08 wrote: If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. Its wonderful. You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. Facebook It is an honorary membership because when she attended Princeton, there was no chapter of the sorority there. Readmore, Congress approved funding for equipping Syrian rebels against Islamic States and lawmakers will discuss their votes on several of the Sunday shows.Readmore, President Obama vowed to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIS in a speech he gave on Wednesday. delta sucks ! 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? Records, 19762005 (inclusive), 1978-2004 (bulk): A Finding Aid", "North Carolina Central chancellor dies after cancer battle", "Senator Frederica S. 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True, my Founders were members of your sorority however, they had a desire to Change and Change is what they did, thus Delta Sigma Theta was born. 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 hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. 20 AKA pearls who are changing the world. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. let me ask all you a question! Skeee Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.. Skee Wee, Sorors! We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! Go Michelle! If you are congratulating just say that! In my book, she is now officially skee-WEAK. Salma Rice wrote: It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . [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. 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 I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. That is all[/quote] . The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. Most AKAs that I know are not like you two. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. Follow First Draft, a fast-paced political briefing on all things Washington and elections. will be made not even for Mrs. Obama. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. Who do you even think youre convincing? Completely different story with Michelle Obama. WashingtonPost.com: Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. If the college freshman wants to be her own person and join a different sorority, she has the ability to do so too. I think it's AWESOME that Michelle will become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc. 1:20 pm. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. I wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. July 27, 20094:46 PM. Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. Are negative Greeks now the boss of Michelle Obama? The Harvard put her on their list as 58th of 100 most influential women. 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. You do know what a stereotype is, right? And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? A number of women in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), the nation's oldest African American Greek-lettered sorority, say they plan to help get former Vice President Joe Biden elected . On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote 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 Who thinks that? 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. Yet, little did the sisters know that a new member would be introduced to the traditions of service and friendship that have sustained Alpha Kappa Alpha for the past 100 years. DAMN! can you really see michelle in any other sorority. If we are following in your footsteps, why weren't you marching down Pennsylvaina Avenue during the Women's Suffrage March in 1913? She is such an ethical elegant woman. that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. Secondly, this whole "this is just opportunism by AKA" is a bit muchI hope all of you, made this much of a stink when DST invited Halle Berry shortly after her oscar win to join their sorority via honorary membership, and she declined. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. Most of those women that are claim as doing so much are all honorary members who were successful before. She does look great in red but AKAs look great in EVERYTHING so touche. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. We should be happy for her and stop hating. Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. The Rev. What happened, has happened. 150 out of 200,000. 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). A question is a statement followed by a question mark. 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. 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? Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. 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? Plus, if she REALLY in her HEART OF HEARTS wanted to be an AKA, she would have done so by now- she LITERALLY lives down the street from the AKA headquarters as they are in the same neighborhood!!! 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(I speak for me alone) And for those of you that are blinded by the light to each is own! Skeeeee Weeeee to my new soror Michelle Obama and all of my sorors who have posted. I am an active, financial member of Zeta Phi Beta and one of my fav things about Mrs. Obama was that she was unaffiliated. How long before Obamas haters put some kind of negative, elitist spin on THIS? WHILE YOU ARE GREEN WITH ENVY!!! She most recetly played the widowed wife of former fictional heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the latest installment of the Rocky movie franchise, Creed. This Just In: Michelle Obama Inducted As An Honorary Member Of AKA! Sasha Obama will have an easy in to one of University of Michigan's most prosperous sororities if she chooses to rush. Please, please, please! They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. 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. It is no reason to be upset, or irritated. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. All of our orgs have inactive, letter wearing members so what's new?! Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. The sorority, which also counts Brown University President Ruth J. Simmons among its honorary members, told The New York Times that once Ms. Obama is inducted into the sorority, she cannot join any of the other divine nine, as black sororities and fraternities are often called. 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. Congratulations to AKA and M. Obamawhatever works for you. Actually I AM in my right mind and self esteem. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. Or shit, I would've rather seen her an honorary Delta. And what is wrong with the fraternities or sorrorities? However, it will forever amaze me the humility the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta represent. In those ways she is unlike Mrs Kennedy. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. NO you were not required to know concrete details of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. but it is a part of your history. What is your problem? Michelle Obama being inducted as an honorary aka is small beans compared to the numbers of college educated folks that dont know the proper usage of the words to, too, and two (Mister A-Phi-A Im talking to you here). So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. LET IT GO LADIES. According to Ms., AKA spearheaded the first full-time congressional lobby for minority-group civil rights, the National Non-Partisan Council on Public Affairs between 1938 and 1948. The media? 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? So before you start being "no your history patrol woman", please know what YOU'RE talking about! LOL[/quote] For example: I quote: "and correct me if I am wrong, but isn't AKA actually a social organization?" If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, The platform in which each sorority was founded speaks volumes about their total existence. She personifies AKA and many people thought she was a member just on perception a long time before the invitation was issued. We all think each others sorority is better than the other and that is never gonna change. Lets celebrate Michelles assent into the elite. If she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other sorority. tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. But a spokeswoman for Ms. Obama said that her membership was non-exclusive. I have met these members - which kinda disproves many superficial theories of the sorority overall. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. of historically black colleges, societies, and organizations. And while on the subject of PAPER (lol)I got offered membership into your organization- but chose otherwise. The disgruntled woman go ahead and find All members of the D9 have them. The Caucus on Monday suspended its campaign. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. [/quote] Miss ANN 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. I just wished it were not like that and more about community service like the Delta'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. Although it is not her sole responsibility, but I, too, hope that she provides a new perspective within the organization. What is all of the fussing about????? sororities and fraternities are often called. For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. Alpha Kappa Alpha was founded at Howard University on January 15, 1908 by nine women. Oh and Delta's are never ghetto just cause the can step! But for old times sake.SKKKKKEEEEEEEE WWWWEEEEEEE Soror Michelle and welcome!! 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. Weren't they just "recruiting" Hillary Clinton? Anyone that was there in the room when it was announced could not have missed it because the room was in an uproar.initially because folks presumed that Barack himself would be there to accept an award given to him. I could not agree more. Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? :-) My bad! "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! It is called modesty. 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