2 b continued good for her. Go Michelle. I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. For the Greeks who are hoping that Michelle Obama decline AKA- I must say you are a fake. 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. She looks 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. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted Michelle Obama is an honorary member of the sorority. And Michelle Obama, 57, . As the Institute's reputation and enrollment increased, however . Actually I AM in my right mind and self esteem. Founded at Howard University in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha is the oldest Greek-lettered organization established by African-American college-educated women and the first sorority of any type at MIT. A complete sentence must have a subject, predicate, and a verb. And if you have time to sit and type each word write here and there then you need to get a job and do something with your life. 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. Caucus Chatter: A Q&A on reader comments. That is a fact. Readmore, The Early Word: 2 Candidates, 2 Visions for Iraq. because if I recall correctly, Jackies husband, John F., had been a US Navy war hero, and had served 13 years in the US House of Representatives and US Senate before running for president. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. If you continue to experience issues, contact us at 202-466-1032 or help@chronicle.com. Go AKA. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for example, belonged to Alpha Phi Alpha, the oldest historically black fraternity. [/quote] 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. The most likely cause of this is a content blocker on your computer or network. Jul 14 | by Natasha Sunday night (July 13th), it was announced at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Boule (National Convention) that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! That is the image that the members put out of themselves. Is Michelle Obama a member of delta sigma theta sorority? 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. That being said, Im outie If Sen. Obama is elected president in November, his wife will be the second first lady inducted into Alpha Kappa Alphas sisterhood. In our (AKA) case, the invitation is extended carefully and formally and the invited party has the option to accept or decline membership. Nothing else matters. [/quote] I have been an avid supporter of Obama & campaign contributor, but frankly this makes me SICK to my stomach & I will not contribute another dollar. AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. 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. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." 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. 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. What I can't understand is why all the bashing? tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. Yes I will give it to you the ladies of AKA where the first black all female organization. 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. her lack of elite ties in black social circles. [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! People, weve got to do better! Phrist Family for the future First Lady Amen. Of course you may never agree about the differences because you are two different organizations. Don't read too much into the spelling dude cause this is not a spelling bee. As far as taking the time to research, who cares? The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). Jet Magazine. What is your problem? Lets not forget why my founders walked out in the first place. 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. Was it not our founders to fought adversity in a predominately white environment to bring about CHANGE?! 22 women decided that AKA was not for them and they started their own group. Now Michelle Please, please, please! president of Hitco Music Publishing; first and only African-American woman to run a major publishing company, Midnight Songs; former head of A&R at Universal Records; Senior Vice President/Special Assistant to the Chairman (Doug Morris) of the Universal Music Group; advisor, only African-American to be nominated for an. Yuck! 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? Stop this double standard where if blacks actually pull themselves up by their bootstraps and achieve The CNBC Correspondent Will Add A Lot To The GOP Debate", "South Carolina African-American Honoree: Janice Huff", "Celebrities Celebrate Newest AKAs on Twitter", "Trio of AKAs Elected to Lead National Organizations", "JaQuitta Williams: News Reporter and Anchor", "Septima P. Clark (1898-1987) papers (ca. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. 1:20 pm. Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? And if she was so successful herein America, why wasnt she proud of her country until very recently. Skeeeee Weeeee to my new soror Michelle Obama and all of my sorors who have posted. Once Obama is formally inducted, she technically can not become a member of any of the other black sororities or fraternities, known as the Divine Nine. It is an honorary membership because when she attended Princeton, there was no chapter of the sorority there. WashingtonPost.com: The media? 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 wonder real women wear 10 pearls and 2 rubies Does. "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! Who do you even think youre convincing? Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. 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? You say these mean spirited things because she selected AKA- and I think your attitude toward her is pretty weak. It was interesting and informative. If you are congratulating just say that! type. To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. magazines have honored her too. Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha, a Historically Black Sorority July 15, 2008 Michelle Obama has accepted an invitation to become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, ending. Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). By Samantha Henig. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? It is no reason to be upset, or irritated. And you have a great day! Published in the St. Louis American Newspaper. 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. 1910 ca. Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. Famous Members Of Alpha Kappa Alpha Go To Homepage Before You Go If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. 5? Ok yeah- when do we get to a point where we tell these "already powerful women" what they can and cannot do? I love your green top on your profile pic.. That is all[/quote] [/quote] Who thinks that? Follow First Draft, a fast-paced political briefing on all things Washington and elections. I am financial in my chapter, but I support every greek org in my area without being a member. 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. Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. There is no reason to bash another orgs. I just dont get it therefore, AKA founded DST too! You don't even know if that person is even a real soror. If we are following in your footsteps, why weren't you marching down Pennsylvaina Avenue during the Women's Suffrage March in 1913? 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Jealousy comes from wanting what someone else has. The Harvard put her on their list as 58th of 100 most influential women. I wont even get on the guys who get on here and bash the sorority. AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. Mrs. for Mr.. We sit down at the bar and I order Mrs.. . All organizations share that distinction. 28 September 1998. p. 22. 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. How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? But tonight a spokeswoman for Mrs. Obama, Katie McCormick Lelyveld, said: Because of her respect for each of the historically black sororities and fraternities, her membership is non-exclusive. AKA does not build women up- it tears non-members down & claims women who are already successful. Fall 1912 - shes a lovely, smart, educated woman and mother. 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