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Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? first African-American female mayor of a major city, civil rights activist; first African-American, Democratic Senator of North Carolina District 40 Mecklenburg County, Attorney-General of the Bahamas, barrister, politician, and community rights advocate, first female Cabinet Minister, Bermuda; Member of the Bermuda Cabinet. If we are following in your footsteps, why weren't you marching down Pennsylvaina Avenue during the Women's Suffrage March in 1913? As far as history is concerned, AKA history is DST history. "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." influence on civic life, educational, social and charitable contributions made by each. 28 September 1998. p. 22. When Howard University started accepting students they had the paper brown test, and AKA just started letting brown and darker ladies join their organization LOL[/quote] Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. I think it's AWESOME that Michelle will become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc. 2 b continued AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. Well this news is very nice! I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. 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). I am so sorry, if you found an organization, and you are not happy, you then make another one.. 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. 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. 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. I know that there is a very large powerful A.K.A. There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. But obviously, I'M TICKLED PINK! Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. Lawmakers will weigh in on Mr. Obamas comments on the Sunday shows. The event ended as the women held hands and sang the sororitys 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. [3] List [ edit] We all think each others sorority is better than the other and that is never gonna change. The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. NATIONAL FENTY LEAGUE: Rihanna Rocks Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show With An Unexpected 'Special Guest' - SHE'S PREGNANT! 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.. Senior Vice-President, Business Operations, first African-American and longest-serving mayor of, artistic director of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, Vice President of Northern Regions Energy Delivery Services, Progress Energy; first woman and first African American to chair the State Board of Community Colleges in North Carolina, president of E. G. Bowman Company, Incorporated, president and CEO/Consultant of International Business Solutions; first woman to lead an assembly plant at, president and CEO of Venture Philanthropy Partners, president of the Fund for Corporate Initiatives; on the board of directors for, first female Chancellor of North Carolina Central University, founder of the Carol H. Williams Advertising Agency, Founder and Executive Director of 5000 Role Models of Excellence, Incorporated, State Senator, District 33, Vice President of licensing and Oracle Corporation; former president, Ameritech Illinois and Ameritech Ohio, first African-American woman to receive a patent for a medical procedure, the Cataract Laserphaco Probe in 1988, advocate for women's health; established health clinics in Washington, D.C. and Mississippi, Computer pioneer who helped calculate the trajectory for the 1969, The first African-American woman to receive a promotion and supervise a group of staff at, first African-American woman federal judge in the, Judge, Civil Court of the City of New York, judge, District Court of Cumberland County, North Carolina. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. Now that Ive got the blog comment wimpy, wanna-be spin out of the way, can we finally have an honest conversation? You do know the the BabyPhat symbol is trademarked right? Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. I already thought she was, honestly, but I am happy to see SHE MADE THE DECISION to accept. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. At this point in her life, that would really make no sense as there is no true benefit for her. Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. />. I hope she joined for the right reasons and that she will continue her philanthropic efforts with AKA and beyond. Rational people would understand this concept. [/quote] Mr. Graham attended Princeton with Mrs. Obama and said there was not a chapter of the organization on the campus then. There are 25+ year and 50+ year members that are extremely dark. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. 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. Who do you even think youre convincing? CannotHelpButWonder It's a shame but it's the reality. That is all[/quote] As for Barack Obama, back when he was a. Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. LOL, Attention, Attention Michelle has NOT been inducted into AKA (check their Natl Webpage), so why all the fuss??? Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. And P.S. Report an Issue | This Just In: Michelle Obama Inducted As An Honorary Member Of AKA! Joining different organizations is often seen as an indicator of personality 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. 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? NOPE Former GMA3 Co-Anchors T.J. 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They at least seem to be about business. 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. forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. That is all[/quote] Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? Also note that the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated wanted to revamp the sorority because they wanted to change the direction of the sorority being based as a social organization. AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. 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. Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? Jesse Jackson is a member of Omega Psi Phi. Siddity08 wrote: The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor. I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. Don't read too much into the spelling dude cause this is not a spelling bee. Infuriating. Of she is an Alpha Kappa Alpha. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. The evening continued with great fanfare as Mattels Alpha Kappa Alpha Barbie doll was unveiled. Michelle Obama accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. sent to daughter. they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. 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). Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. That make you look super gay- STOP IT! Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. She didnt even join a sorority when she was in college, obviously or they wouldnt be doing this now. There are people with negative attributes in ALL nine BGLOs, so to insinuate that AKA is the only one with undesirables would be such a fabrication. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. That being said, Im outie Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for example, belonged to Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest historically black fraternity. 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. PEOPLE!!!! Without AKA there would be no DST. The sorority has also endeavored to encourage race consciousness and pride, end lynching, relieve poverty, and aid African children. 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 . Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. I just feel that you and your soror are trying too hard to be rude to people. As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". Since you're soooo interested in DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INCORPORATED here's lesson number 1: OUR sorority WAS INCORPORATED in 1913 and this incorporation was redefined in 1930. That is all[/quote] She looks 17.9K SharesShare17.9KTweetShare Actress Tika Sumpter is now a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.! Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. All 4 sororities have honorary members (women who are prominant in the community, the nation and the world but who may not be accessible to be invited -AKA- or to try to become members by submission-DST and maybe others). She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. 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. 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. As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. Actually I AM in my right mind and self esteem. I think people peldge delta, because they are not prissy, more masc 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. People, weve got to do better! Facebook, 2023 Created by Raliegh Jones Jr.. I made pretty good grades in college despite the fact that i also partied a little too much. It is called modesty. "The role of the university art museum and gallery. Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! The thing with AKA is that after undergrad, you cant just walk up and try to become a member- you MUST be invited on all levels so the graduate membership process mirrors the honorary process in lots of ways. [/quote] She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities, the spokeswoman told the Times. [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. AKA2tude, you need to understand that I'm so not concerned with AKA's history, and was ONLY responding to YOUR soror who was very concerned with our incorporation. Sasha's famous mom did not join a sorority when she was an undergraduate at Princeton University in the '80s. 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. All organizations share that distinction. 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