28 September 1998. p. 22. The first African American FIRST Lady??? Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., by nine women who were known as The Original Group of 1908, and seven sophomores, who were accepted as honor initiates and are known as The Sophomores of 1910. They represent the best in their fields and the best in character. As for Malia , we don't know if she pledged at Harvard. In May of 2022, she was selected as an Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc Leadership Fellow and currently serves the Co-Director for the March For Our Lives GW chapter, and as the President of. Thats just the way it is. if this honor will make her even more proud of her country. I never comment on blogs, I usually read them and keep it pushing. to some black people and ask them their thoughts and history of the black Greeks and you might actually learn something. 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[quote comment="140541"]Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? I am really proud to be Greek now! Therefore since I answered your question, the appropriate reply would have been to say is THANK YOU. So before you start challenging sorors from DIFFERENT sororities KNOW THEIR HISTORY! Michelle wants to make sure we know shes an elitist. 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? 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). The Rev. WHY? No one, at least not in their right mind or self-esteem. some member of the sorority attempt to change its name, colors and motto! CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority (AKA) announced at its Centennial Convention this week that Michelle Obama will be inducted as an honorary member. I could not agree more. Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. Before you post comments in open forums, learn to spell simple words and compose simple sentences. 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. How is calling members of Alpha Kappa Alpha "superficial" hating? Liberal shill: This is a positive step that will help enrich the lives of so many young African American girls. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? 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. I LOVE THEM, THEY SET GOOD EXAMPLES FOR EVERY HOUSE HOLD. Just respect each other and prove to us non-greeks that you are not just an extended clique. With those words, a collective gasp unfolded throughout the throng as members stood and clapped, danced in the aisles and pointed their pinky fingers skyward. 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. All rights reserved. Most black families in the 60's and 70's come from the ghetto, lets not act like we don't know. forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities.. It definitely gives them bragging rights, Mr. Graham said of AKA. [/quote] 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. Tweet All the extra is so unnecessary. 1910 ca. [quote comment="139688"]Now this is the first time I've ever looked at Michelle with a questionable crooked eye. Jackie Kennedy had been proud to be an American even when she was a little girl and not until her husband was the leading Democrat running for president. 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. a book examining elite black social organizations. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. SGRho. It's a shame but it's the reality. I type about 70 wpm and yeah some of it is a little off. DAMN! 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. Irritated, Please explain why you are so upset? LOL. [/quote] You do know the the BabyPhat symbol is trademarked right? Before I begin let me state that I am not greek, however I do know something.."REJECTS"? Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! Why is it that there are so many BITTER women of DST on this thread (I do not think all DST women are bitter)? For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). And Michelle Obama, 57, . as it is. Its very political, and appropriate for the blog, even if it appears marginally so. Finally, People reall need to wake up. These men have a reputation for being hard partiers, and dogs And what is wrong with the fraternities or sorrorities? She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. Working with all and being a member of all are two different things. Your strength is clear, Obama wrote. The congratulations are just veiled attack attempts. The Atlanta lawyer said she switched on her . I can, however see her point. and greetings to all else: AKA19081stand Foremost.. all the orignal memebers dropped out and formed another sorority. This list of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorors (commonly referred to as AKAs[1]) includes initiated and honorary members of Alpha Kappa Alpha (), the first inter-collegiate Greek-letter sorority established for Black college women. />. AKA has long participated in the civil rights movement and has worked for many charitable causes. The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. Salma Rice wrote: "She looks forward to working with all of them to help bring change to their communities." DST! Rosa Parks, Coretta Scott King, etc. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. 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. tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. Or shit, I would've rather seen her an honorary Delta. 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. She said the doll would teach children that it doesnt matter what the color of your skin is, but your value to society.. First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. But I could be wrong, maybe Michelle Obama learned a whole lot of history before "accepting her invitation." 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. You may then be asked to log in, create an account if you don't already have one, Actually I AM in my right mind and self esteem. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. I love the AKA.. any woman with A Killer Ass is good to go. 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). Shorty Lo- are u a perp????? Because we dont need to hate for what!!! Sen. Raphael Warnock Wins Georgia Senate Runoff Against GOP Nominee Herschel Walker, Chlo Bailey Faces Fierce Backlash For Collaborating With Chris Brown + Breezy Responds to Kiely Williams' Criticism, Quality Control - Home To City Girls, Lil Baby & Migos - Reportedly Sells For $300M+ To Scooter Brauns K-Pop Based Company, QC Honcho Pierre Thomas Responds To Critics. Pearlflection, MY soror DOES know her history, the problem is that YOU don't. 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. Published in the St. Louis American Newspaper. When MIT was founded in 1861, most students lived locally and commuted from home. I really feel in my heart that any one pledges sigma gamma rho or zeta are rejected from AKA or Delta I just dont get why would anyone in their right mind will pledge the other two. If she is inducted, she cannot receive honorary membership in another sorority. Oh well.. good for Michelle. Maybe there is a disconnect between new members and old members. Other honorary inductees include Alicia Keys, Coretta Scott King, Cathy Hughes and author Iyanla Vanzant. Any GIRL can be pretty, hell look at me- but it takes a FINER WOMAN to rep Z-Phi-B. then we are elitist (translation: uppity negro). I do not agree with that but it is merely a glitch in history. Go Michelle. Michelle Obama Joins Alpha Kappa Alpha, a Historically Black Sorority 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. 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. Halle Bailey Addresses Racist Trolls Amid 'The Little Mermaid' Backlash + Petty DDG Drama Picks Back Up. AKA does not build women up- it tears non-members down & claims women who are already successful. [/quote] & Ne-Yo Get "Fun & Fearless", NEXT: MJB & Kelly Rowland Go To Dinner+Celebs Do VH-1 Rock Honors, EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Showrunner Carla Banks-Waddles & Director Morgan Cooper On Crafting Characters and Powerful Themes That Resonate. 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. On Jul 14, 2008 at 9:42 pm | Reply | Quote If she is concerned and truly wants a non-exclusive membership, 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. As a testimony to the vibrancy of the sorority, July 13, 2008 is officially AKA Sorority Day in Washington, D.C., Copyright 2018 Kristin M. Gray. AKA is not a fraternity or secret society. 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. In 2008, Michelle Obama, became an honorary member of the sorority shortly before she become the first African American First Lady in US history and in August 2020, California Senator Kamala Harris was chosen as the Democratic nominee for Vice President, making her the first woman of color to be nominated by a major political party. You should be a comedian. Natasha can't say it, but I can. If you have that much time and energy, I am sure your respective org would love the extra help. Once javascript and access to those URLs are allowed, please refresh this page. This is a big deal in African American social circles. I find AKAs to be intimidated by beautiful, smart, capable women in other sororities & non-greeks who could care less about AKAs. civil rights activist; first African-American woman to work at a white newspaper, award-winning author, celebrity journalist, former beauty queen, actress, model, producer, social activist and philanthropist, scholar, author, professor of African American Cultural Studies, Law, and Bioethics, writer; granddaughter of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle, principal dancer, River City Ballet Company; founder and Artistic Director, Ballet on Wheels, core dancer, Lindy Hop All-star Dancers; winner of 2004 American Lindy Hop Championships Open Showcase division; winner of 2003 New York Lindy Hop Open Champions Routine division, producer, Five Sisters Production Company, Mrs. United States 2007; Mrs. Michigan America 2010; Mrs. Michigan International 2005; Mrs. Michigan Galaxy 2006, Mrs. District of Columbia America 2009; Mrs. Maryland United States 2005, Miss Black Delaware 1996; University Dean, first African-American woman invited to sing at the White House, R&B singer and songwriter; lead background vocalist for, one of two African-American hosts for the, Emmy Award-winning investigative reporter, education activist, trained Rosa Parks during workshops at Highlander Folk School School, civil rights advocate and social reformer, first African-American woman to head the Urban League in Washington, D.C.; personal confidante to first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. 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. Can you say the same about your Founding and Incorporation? Preach Soror! When I fell in love with AKA, I made a lifetime commitment for MENot for anyone one else on this thread or in my life. founding pastor of the Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church, District Superintendent, Northeast District, United Methodist Church. Report an Issue | To all of you college-bred young women and men, Now that she has been selected by Alpha Kappa Alpha, I know that Michele Obama must be an outstanding American woman because,According to Alpha Kappa Alpha, the criterion for consideration as an honorary So there is nothing proud of being too proud, no matter who you are. MRS. OBAMA AND HER FAMILY IS THE BIZZZNEEESSSS! Yes I will give it to you the ladies of AKA where the first black all female organization. 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. Fairly attractive.. not drop dead gourgeous long hair, slim, popular and very very smart which sorority would you pledge????? History demonstrates that many universities including Howard University had issues with skin color. *** See not one negative comment about any of my D9 sistergreeks***, I am in total shock. I think it's AWESOME that Michelle will become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc. 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 . But if you didn't intend to get an answer to your question a simple period at the end of your INCORRECT statement would have sufficed. Theres so much charm about this lady the media doesnt know or refuses Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has the distinction of being the first African-American sorority. Joey Bada$$ & Serayah's Cozy Photo Fuels Dating Speculations, 'BMF' Actress Hints At Split From Jacob Latimore. I am a proud Member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority, and personally I could careless of which organization has welcomed her. Bikini Gawd Ashanti SIZZLES In Sexy PrettyLittleThing Shoot On The Beach, The Most Gorgeous Family Award Goes To Chanel Iman, Sterling Shepard & Baby Cali + Joie Chavis' New Maternity Shots, The (Gorgeous) New SI Swimsuit Edition Cover Model Made #BlackGirlMagic History And Michael B. Jordan DEF Noticed. Her commitment began in 1959, when she was inducted into the Beta Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. while pursuing her undergraduate studies at The Alabama State University. What an AKA. 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. That should be the end of it. [/quote] She most recetly played the widowed wife of former fictional heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in the latest installment of the Rocky movie franchise, Creed. or subscribe. She is scheduled to be inducted tomorrow. How long before Obamas haters put some kind of negative, elitist spin on THIS? There has been speculation on black college campuses in the past year about whether Mrs. Obama would accept an invitation to such a group. It was an opportunist move on behalf of the organization (I see nothing has changed in 100 years) and she recognizes that. The disgruntled woman go ahead and find We, the ladies of DST, tend to be more selective. So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. Some of yall citing membership into these sororities and can't even produce a finacial card to save your life!! Alpha Kappa Alpha women work HARD in the community just like DST women. It is really sad that someone would suggest that this was done for the centennial- She could have simply declined if that is what she wanted to do.