Well I must say that the SORORS can't win them all, plus we cant hog the spotlight all the time!! She would be foolish to limit herself to just the AKAs. Also, compared to other D9 organizations, 150 honorary members is a lot. Michelle Obama is no Jackie Kennedy. 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. These women are among hundreds who have been inducted into the organization based on their outstanding achievements in numerous vocational areas. SO WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? 1:20 pm. To single yourself out as so arrogant is lame. A comparison I wouldnt wish on anyone As we now know, Jackie Kennedy was long suffering while her husband ran around with Marilyn Monroe and many others. If people in your organization want to stop being called "shallow," stop calling yourself pretty girls. No, she is not. And YOU correct me if I'm wrong but, point of clarification Did you not ask a question in your post? FAB FLIX OF THE DAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH! Sweetheart we'll stop calling ourselves "Pretty Girls" when you and YOUR sorors stop branding the BabyPhat symbol on your bodies. Why dont you do yourself a favor and talk 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. As Michelle Obama once said, "Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract . hater, AKA is the best ! Jet Magazine. The first African American FIRST Lady??? First lady Michelle Obama is a member of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha. 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? 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(AKA), the nation's oldest African American Greek-lettered sorority, say they plan to help get former Vice President Joe Biden elected . I am so sorry, if you found an organization, and you are not happy, you then make another one.. I get so sick and tired of DST members ragging on AKAsMost of the negative comments on the thread are from DST members. More evidence we need to shorten the campaign season. Mrs Obama is a woman of directness and forthrightness and is not pretentious. A must Read, Point?.No black person in their right mind would join such an organization this day in age. 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. If she can get in there and do what she has to do to get the job done, then so be it. 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By Samantha Henig. Point of clarity, AKAs have prominent honorary and initiated members along with DST, ZphiB, and SGRho and dont get me started on the fraternities. magazines have honored her too. Taken from the Washington Post Swamp Blog: You should be a comedian. as it is. 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. Why you're sooo concerned is a mystery to me. By the way, what was her outstanding achievements that set her apart in her community and careers? 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. 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. 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. Oooo-ooop! SKEEE-WEEE Mrs. Obama 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. EXCLUSIVE Bel-Air Season 2: Simone Joy Jones & Jordan Jones On Writers' Mind-Reading Abilities: Sometimes Its A Little Too Close, WEEKEND FOOLERY: Ye Blasts Kim K Over North Again & Pete Davidson Savagely CLAPS BACK + Kanye Threatens D.L. I thought being Greek was about sisterhood and helping our community no matter what our letters happen to be. [2], Alpha Kappa Alpha has a membership of more than 200,000 women in over 950 chapters in the United States and several other countries. The younger members of AKA that I know are insecure and petty (not pretty). The latest on President Obama, Congress and other political news from Washington -- and around the nation -- from the staff of The New York Times. tHE PERSON WHO WROTE THAT IS CLEARLY INCREDIBLY STUPID. kappa alpha psi ritual docshare tips Oct 24 2022 web kappa alpha psi was founded at indiana university on january 5 1911 and incorporated as a national greek letter college fraternity under the laws of the state . Whats up with all the ridiculousness?? 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 July 27, 20094:46 PM. 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