Yes AKA's were the first, an actual copy of A-Phi-A but as girls. We should be happy for her and stop hating. Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, & Phi Beta Sigma: Historically Black fraternities do not publish their financial information however the average intake fee is $850 and the average active member dues are $200. from second year college students to seniors in wheelchairs adorned I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. It is so sad that people are still having this AKA/Delta debate after 95 years!! Though the organization said she will not be at the ceremony. I made pretty good grades in college despite the fact that i also partied a little too much. 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. from $45.00. Shorty Lo- 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. Our older sorors have been keeping the torch lit, but I see that flame dimming more every day. It wasnt until her reign as first lady that she was invited to join the historical divine nine sorority. I am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. AKA Ivy-Didas Full-Zipped Hooded Fleece Jacket - Alpha Kappa Alpha. This is a huge mistake. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! As a hard-working, true member of AKA, you should be the MOST offended by honorary members taking all the clout of your organization. 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Barack Obama, A question is a statement followed by a question mark. Got Sick From Eating Lucky Charms? In May of 2022, she was selected as an Alpha Kappa Alpha . predominately Black institution. todays society. Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? What an AKA. AKA's practice of putting down other women's physical appearance & overall stuck-up attitudes simply makes me sick. Report an Issue | AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. You are nothing more than angry former sorors. We are filled with pride to have five outstanding women of such great stature join our great society, said McKinzie. Michelle Obama says she'll be proud to be an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the black sorority holding its centennial celebrations in DC this week. I also have to make it clear that Soror Sheila Jackson Lee (prominent Clinton supporter) was hard pressing the issue for Hillary Clinton. There are currently over 1,000 chapters of the sorority nationwide. Former FLOTUS Michelle Obama Sounds Off On Beyoncs New Single: Cant Help But Dance, Former First Lady Michelle Obama Talks Daughters Malia And Sasha Transitioning Into Adulthood, Sharna Burgess Celebrates Reaching 3rd Trimester, Calls Son Next Bruce Lee, Love Is Blinds Kyle & Deepti Hang With Bachelorette Pals At Coachella, Viola Davis Gets Slammed Over Performance As Michelle Obama In The First Lady, Censored Version Of Fantastic Beasts 3 Hides Dumbledores Sexuality, Vanessa Bryant Celebrates 21st Wedding Anniversary With Tribute To Late Kobe Bryant, Aquaman Jason Momoa To Star In Upcoming Minecraft Movie. Deborah-Stewart-Parker, president and CEO of International Business I could not agree more. Ms. Obama did not join a sorority while a undergraduate at Princeton, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, which was founded at Howard University in 1908 . I agree with the last two posts and the whole idea of certain groups forgetting their ideals and making opportunist moves. LOL. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a SERVICE organization sweetie. To find international chapters, select the international region from the drop down list. Kizzy wrote: In the fall of the following year, a second chapter was installed at the University of Chicago in 1914. . On Jul 14, 2008 at 12:17 pm | Reply | Quote its so true that a Soror knows another Soror just from the presence and the way she carries herself. Kappa Alpha members while also creating history in the [quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? So I know I cannot change how Greek women interact but can we please at least pretend to have some couth, if this was before, 1970, Michelle Obama would of never been an AKA. You have permission to edit this article. Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. Web Design by Appnet.com | Sitemap, Phylicia Rashad: All Women are Colored Girls, Health Frontier of Gene Editing to Target Sickle Cell Disease, Haitians Respond to Media Portrayal of Homeland, AKAs Induct Michelle Obama at International Centennial Celebration. For example, Dr. Maya Angelou is a world-famous poet, author, actress, activist and filmmaker.Alicia Keys is a Grammy award winning singer, songwriter, and musician.Coretta Scott King was the wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, the most prominent 20th Century . District. Be Nice. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. Our process does not concern you, so what do you care for? AKA had dark-skinned founders. I welcome Michelle Obama to my glorious sorority with an open arms!!! Virginia resident who has been a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha for <---Just so happens to be a damn good looking woman *check* WHY? WASHINGTON (NNPA) - Despite the sizeable parameters of the <---A financial card carrying, hardworking member of my beloved Alpha Kappa Alpha since I was crossed those sands *check check* All the extra is so unnecessary. The wife of F.D.R. Instead a letter was read from Barack thanking them for the award, congratulating them for the 100 years of accomplishments and thanking them for inviting Michelle to be an honorary member. I am confident that there are even better days ahead for Alpha Kappa Alpha. I am amazed at the sheer numbers of haters in this world. Betty's Promos Plus offers a huge range of Alpha Kappa Alpha Paraphernalia, both online and in store. These college students created Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." Because we dont need to hate for what!!! The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). That make you look super gay- STOP IT! OO-OOP!!! . ironically did not exist during Alpha Kappa Alphas founding in Welcome to the Virtual Home of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tau Rho Omega Chapter. And what is wrong with the fraternities or sorrorities? Alpha Kappa Alpha Picnic Chair. Since January 1993, our chapter has rendered service to Carrollton, Lewisville, Farmers Branch, Coppell, Irving and surrounding communities. Preach Soror! How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? Founded on Jan. 15, 1908 . Obama Gets Cranky About Alpha Kappa Alpha. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. 2 b continued Oh well.. good for Michelle. Welcome to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Theta Omega Omega Chapter's website. I am an AKA because that is the org that I identified with. Schools . [/quote] "Greater Service, Greater Progress"!! 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. It is called modesty. If you are truly beautiful, you don't need to call yourself "pretty." Sice you're SOO interested in OUR beloved DST here's lesson number 1: Our sorority WAS incorporated in 1913 and this incorporation was redefined in 1930. The FDA Is Investigating! Bitter is something I'm definitely NOT, I love my sorority,as I am sure you love yours. 100-year-old hymn accompanied by a full orchestra and choir. I love AKA, would not trade it for the world, but I am so much more than three letters and two colors. from $45.00. it doesnt matter what the color of your skin is, but your value Michelle Obama is an 'honorary member' only. Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. More importantly every organization has been turned down by someone that they have asked to join. Jonathan Majors Presents Text Messages From Woman Denying Assault Accusations, But Will It Help? I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. Pearlflection, my soror does know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. 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. I know they teach these things in elementary school. doll studies which concluded that many African-American youngsters 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. DST was incorporated in 1930..Not 1913..tsk tsk tsk..Do you know your history?????? [/quote] How can you ask or even hope she does not get her Letters while to walk around in yours? to the vibrancy of the sorority, July 13, 2008 is officially AKA Terms of Service. Facebook maybe - next time you can wear something royal blue and pure white.. and leave the bright pretty girls colors to us. manicure and pedicure i love people calling me pretty girls.. stuck up.. smart girls.. prissy girls There is no reason to bash another orgs. I don't understand where all the hate is coming from. Michelle Obama When They Go Low We Go High Quote Perfect as a humorous present, great for any . History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Why should we when we are the first and the best? First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. You don't want my AKA, and I don't want your DST..don't entertain that BS that people try to start. In 2012, the rap legend's eldest son, 30-year-old T'Ziah Wood-Smith, crossed into the Rho Gamma Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at Quinnipiac University.. :-) My bad! Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 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. We thank Most of those women that are claim as doing so much are all honorary members who were successful before. Im just kinda shocked at what I have read. Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? WAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKEEEEEEEE UPPPPPPPPP!!!!!! I know for those who pledge are loyal and proud of your soro but there is no need to tear one each other down. [/quote] Sale. CNN Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. I love it when Deltas are jealous. 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! Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. Alpha Mu Omega is BECOMING! As far as you claiming that we get "nasty", scroll up and really decipher which sorority is being "nasty". 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. July 27, 20094:46 PM. NOPE The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! 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