By the way, what was her outstanding achievements that set her apart in her community and careers? Michelle knows what's up. However, one word uttered fondly among these women, who ranged from second year college students to seniors in wheelchairs adorned with the sororitys insignias, cemented the bond between what was a seemingly disparate assemblage soror, the Greek word for sister. Michelle Obama is sometimes compared to Jackie Kennedy, but she may now have something in common with another first lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Very wise. Now Michelle Michelle Arrington was on a plane headed to a beach reunion with her Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sisters Saturday when American history happened. I would not want to be called other names.. for the dst and zpb and sgr.. i just wouldnt [/quote] But you werent not the first black all female organization dedicated to change and the empowerment of African Americans as a whole. first African-American woman elected Circuit Judge, 20th Judicial Circuit, first African-American female Supreme Court Justice on the, first African-American woman Chief Supreme Court Justice on the, first African-American female deputy attorney general in Maryland; first African-American circuit court judge in Howard County, MD, first and only African-American to serve as, first female, first Jamaican (Hispanic) and first, Kentucky State Representative, Executive Director on the Kentucky Commission on Women, State Senator, Virginia; former Mayor, Hampton, VA; Dean School of Liberal Arts, Hampton University, Chairperson, Tampa (FL) City Council; first African-American woman elected to Tampa City Council. Plus being an AKA does not mean she cannot support other orgs. So, instead of going back and forth about whose sorority is best and arguing over Michelle Obama, congrats SHOULD be extended to the 4 ladies who have officially been inducted (no mention of those people..*shaking head). Not once did I see a lady of DiSTention stoop to the level of saying hatful remarks about Mrs. Obama becoming a AKA (even though its not official yet). 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. So YES to the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha thank you for starting something and to the intelligent 22 thank you for finishing what they started out to do. The sorority also bestows honorary membership as its highest honor.[3]. For example, Im not surprised to learn Jesse Jackson is a Omega, or Q-dog (nickname). Michelle Obama was not in a sorority at Princeton but did become an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha in 2008. AKA had dark-skinned founders. Yuck! that chose her, AKA, has the reputation for being the prettiest, most elegant (and somewhat studious) women. The wife of F.D.R. She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. Correction: she will not be inducted Tuesday with the other honoraries due to scheduling but has accepted I cannot understand how you can write college-level papers and not know these things! 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. 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 . 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As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . Lets squash this once and for all! Make up your minds, do you want us to succeed or would Why should we when we are the first and the best? Let me ask you another question, if you went to Howard, Spelman, Yale or Harvard.. what Sorority would you plegge? I love the AKA.. any woman with A Killer Ass is good to go. Go AKA. How long before Obamas haters put some kind of negative, elitist spin on THIS? If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article listed Michelle Obama and Toni Braxton as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. [quote comment="139844"]Why would Ms. Obama - join a sorority (DST) Look how Delta was founded! 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. meaning mischievous and perhaps a little reckless. The country is better off for all of you and your sisters who preceded you, Fenty said to thunderous applause. Are you not all connected under through the NPHC? Good Job AKA! Throughout history, many young men and women have joined these . Thats just the way it is. :-), Michelle Obama is a fabulous individual!! Honorary membership is a special honor that is presented to women who have been screened carefully and are seen fit to represent the organization. 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. 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. Because we dont need to hate for what!!! Well everyone can't go that way sooooooo. 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). I know both sororities do wonderful things nationally and even globally. If all my sorors are conceited, stuck up, and our only claim to fame is being pretty,then why do you care? *Sigh* Nevertheless, congrats to AKA and a happy hundred I mean that sincerely. While attending the Centennial Public Meeting on July 13, some laughed lightheartedly among friends with thick, southern drawls, while others conversed with lilting Caribbean inflections. 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. 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. And our president is a member of the secret society Skull and Bones, where initiation involved humiliation and picture-taking in front of others, to ensure compliance with society The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). We are all members of the Divine 9 so therefore she is a part of us! Alpha Kappa Alpha International Membership Directory, 2004. Usually, once a member gets inducted into a sorority, they are unable to join any other sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated was founded 108 years ago on the campus of Howard University. What I can't understand is why all the bashing? they are known as letter wearers and I personally know some in every organization so stop acting like just AKAs have this problem. 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. Congrats welcome to the Phrist Family. Jesse Jackson is a member of Omega Psi Phi. SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama Just a couple of years ago, Halle Berry turned down Delta Sigma Theta's offer for membership. The invited party has to accept which means she wants us as much as we want her. AKA was founded at Howard University in 1908 and is an historically black organization. I have many homegirls that rock the CRIMSON and CREAM beause that is what speaks to their heart. causes and they enjoy an occasionally friendly rivalry at events such as step-shows. SKEE WEE. That is all[/quote] I know they teach these things in elementary school. Wow, now for the first time in my adult life I have come to realize that Michele Obama is the new Jackie Kennedy for the 21st century. can you really see michelle in any other sorority. The organization also added Eleanor Roosevelt to their roster for her civil rights and humanitarian efforts assisting the Black community. It is sooo appropriate for Michelle to be an AKA. And you have a great day! So much that I dont have to LEAN ON a sororitys sterotypes or image to define who I am. skee wee. This is a very great honor for cum laude Princeton University graduate and the Lady Esquire from Harvard Law School to receive. 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