First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. I would not want to be called other names.. for the dst and zpb and sgr.. i just wouldnt :-) My bad! 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? Copyright 2023 Feminist Majority Foundation All Rights Reserved. AKA does not build women up- it tears non-members down & claims women who are already successful. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? I dont understand why the honorary invitation is troubling so many people. 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. It is no reason to be upset, or irritated. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). THE 2023 NAACP IMAGE AWARDS BROUGHT ALL OF BLACK HOLLYWOOD OUT! Very wise. 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? She said the doll would teach children that it doesnt matter what the color of your skin is, but your value to society.. 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[/quote] To all of you with the negative comments Hi Hater, Hi Hater! Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. <---Tail of a line of 19 *check* 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. I wonder if she's checked their history? And half of the AKA's executive board realized that they needed a change and thus Delta was formed. A question is a statement followed by a question mark. Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. Joanna Mary Berry Shields (July 7, 1884 - February 2, 1965) was one of the seven members of the sophomore class of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the first sorority founded by African-American women. It is the first Greek sorority established by African-American women. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. That is all[/quote] 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. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? 1910 ca. We thank you for selecting Michelle as an honorary member.. 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. />. that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. Wowand now I realized why I decided NOT to go that routeSWEETIE. 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? Why should we when we are the first and the best? Shorty Lo- SKEE WEE. If you are happy with the choice you made; then do you! LET IT GO LADIES. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. 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 . You have been following in "our" footsteps for 95 years and all you have to say is more of the same. sororities and fraternities are often called. It was founded on Jan. 15, 1908, by Howard University's Ethel Hedgeman, who wanted to create a . I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. The same method has been used to be accepted into schools and into the workforce in the past. Definitely think he should have been an SGRho. Lawmakers and analysts will discuss his strategy on the Sunday shows. By the way, the sorority Finally, People reall need to wake up. 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Wow, after reading these comments I' am a bit shocked at all the negative attacks and hatred things each groups are saying about one another. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. 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. WashingtonPost.com: As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . I hope she extends her hand to Latino Greeks - we would love to work with you. These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. This is the first doll Mattel has created in its flagship brand that honors a sorority or any predominately Black institution. Now she can feel that she is as much in the upper crust of society as Obama does. She was a Golden Soror and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 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. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? If you were confident you would pledge AKA.why.. because you would pledge the sorority that looks like youAKAs always look good.. hair is always done, nails are always done! shes a lovely, smart, educated woman and mother. Let me start by saying Congrats to The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha for seeing the greatness that Mrs. Obama represents. let's not loose site of them and remember to build ourselves up and be pround no matter what letters we represent, because half of these agruments are petty. "Finer womanhood" indeed! I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. 150 out of 200,000. : No. Has it ever occured to anyone that maybe Mrs. Obama actually wanted to be a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. I also thought Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. [/quote] My point being that AKA is not the only organization that shares a history of discriminating against people because of their hue. Anyway, 1-9-1-3 shout out to my sorors! I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. We are unable to fully display the content of this page. 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