Alpha Kappa Alpha Members among “Ebony” Magazine’s ‘Power 150’
 

Eleven members make prestigious list
Eleven members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority were featured in Ebony magazine’s “Power 150” list, which is in the May 2007 issue. Subtitled, “The Most Influential Blacks in America,” the listing reflects the scope, power and impact of African Americans.

Members recognized in the magazine cross several disciplines and underscore the contributions made by the Sorority on several leadership levels. Led by AKA’s international president, members on the list include:

ORGANIZATION LEADERS

Barbara A. McKinzie – International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Gwendolyn B. Lee – President, The Links, Inc.
Juanita Head Walton – President, National Order of Women Legislators; Chairman, National Foundation of Women Legislators

BUSINESS

Catherine Hughes – Chairperson, Radio One

POLITICS & LAW

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee (Texas)
U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (Texas)
U.S. Rep. Juanita Millender-McDonald (California)*
U.S. Rep. Diane E. Watson (California)
Kamala Harris - San Francisco District Attorney

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Suzanne DePasse – CEO, DePasse Entertainment

EDUCATION

Maya Angelou – Poet; author; Lifetime Chair, Z. Smith Reynolds Professor of American Studies, Wake Forest University, NC

* Juanita Millender-McDonald passed soon after the issue was released.


hhttp://www.aka1908.com/news/ebony/

AKA and Vaseline: Supporting EAF
 

http://www.aka1908.com/news/vaseline/

Sorors, Win a trip to Essence Fest. :D

I got my pin!!:D It's a lot larger than I thought it would be. Well worth the money.

It is large. Can't wait to wear it. :D

Yep, it's large, but so pretty. I received mine in the mail yesterday. :D

Yep, large, VERY PRETTY & the detailing is amazing...it was worth the 3 week wait...:p

Ditto. It is large. That was a unique idea for the centennial pin.

Email heads up from my chapter memeber...
 

The message below is from my Alpha Kappa Alpha "Special" Dr. Lisa Thornton. She is a Fisk/Meharry graduate, a Jack & Jill mom and has her own local (Chicago) medical talk show. I am so very proud of her. Please support Lisa by tuning onto Good Morning America on the morning of June 25th.

:D:D Thanks for sharing!

Well I booked a room in DC just in case I don't get one through the block rate when they post them. I can't wait until 2008!

I am excited as well Sorors I cant wait, I think this will be history truely in the making. :)

Stephanie Hunt, Mrs. Michigan United States® 2007
Soror Crowned first Af Am Mrs. United States

http://www.mrsmichiganunitedstates.com/reigning.htm
www.mrsunitedstates.com

Stephanie Hunt is a wife and mother of two sons, Jordan and Donnie,
and two stepsons, Andy and Adam. Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor
of Science degree from Western Michigan University. While at WMU, she
was president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Delta Chi Chapter)
and an outstanding thespian member of Theta Alpha Phi.

Stephanie is a dedicated Flight Attendant for Northwest Airlines Inc.
and has served on flights for the White House Presidential Press
Staff, the Detroit Lions, the National Hockey League, the National
Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball.

Her true passion is as a volunteer for community service. She is a
member of Airlines Ambassadors, an organization that is recognized by
the U.S. Congress for its humanitarian efforts.

In 2005 - 2006, Stephanie was selected as a spokesperson for NORD®,
(National Organization for Rare Disorders), which advocates new
treatments and cures for patients suffering from rare diseases. But
the organization she holds dearest to her heart is the Rubinstein-
Taybi Family Research Fund. This group is dedicated to finding a cure
for RTS, the rare condition the afflicts her four-year-old son,
Donnie. Stephanie serves as an Executive Committee member of this
organization. The RTS Fund has raised over $300,000 to support
research efforts by world-renowned Nobel Prize winner Dr. Eric Kandel
of Columbia University.

^^^^:D:D Sorors are always 'Blazing New Trails!':D:D

The Centennial website has been update with a video history:D:D!!

I just watched it and I cried. I am just on an AKA high and I feel like that whole video renewed my neo-spirit. (You know the one you get right after you get your pearls?) That history, accompanied by the music, is just something for every Soror to see. :D

Skee-Wee my Sorors!!

No limitations! EVERYONE should see! Therefore, PASS IT ON!!!!! :D

I KNOW!!!! I wasn't able to watch all of it, because I was doing my homework, but as soon as I saw it I had to get on GC and tell you guys.:D:D

S-K-Double E W-Double E Skee-Wee my Sorors Skee-Wee!!

I just watched some of it, and it brought a tear to m eyes.

I love my AKA, and Skeeeeeee Wee my Sorors!

The video
 

Sorors,

I only watched an inkling but WOW! I've been reading Pearls of Service and just hearing/reading/watching the rich history of our organization makes me all aflutter!!!

Also, this weekend we (the neos of ELO) held a tribute tea for our charter members, golden and silver sorors. The love in that room... Amazing!

I love my A, I love my A, I love my AKA!!!!

#2 Spring '07
ELO

International President Impacts Media in New Orleans

Leadership Conference attracts media interest

International President Barbara A. McKinzie has made the media rounds while in New Orleans by appearing on shows on the local ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates. She also appeared as a guest on several radio programs.

On WNOL TV 38, McKinzie appeared on the show The 411. Host Glynn Boyd asked her about the purpose of AKA's visit, the significance behind AKA's new economic direction, the meaning of E S P and the Sorority's long history of service.

Click here to view video of the full interview. [Click on The 411 link and scroll to Segment 3 of the 7/22/07 broadcast.]


www.aka1908.org

That was a great interview! Thanks ChanelLover for posting it.

Go ahead Madame President! ;)

^^^Overall, I liked the interview. Madame President gave a wonderful interview. And I really developed a distaste for the host, he seemed absolutely clueless about the D9 and attempted to instigate an unnecessary rivalry. Of course Madame President tried very hard to avoid temptation and was resplendent.

Yes, he did seem clueless, and he also seemed not to be listening to the responses that Soror McKinzie gave to his questions. But she was good.

He's (Glenn Boyd) not too clueless. Greeklife was at his alma mater. His wife is a member of DST. Maybe he asked questions the producers gave him. :confused: I haven't watched the clip.

Soror McKinzie Interview
 

Ahhhhhhh so thats why he mentioned dst.....he's a little clueless though....didn't he refer to dst as our "sister chapter"? Soror McKinzie spinned it nicely though.

Great story. I would have loved to have been there!

*crash* I am so excited for your entire organization that you are reaching 100 years!!! Congratulations, a bit early.

Awwwwww......KathyKD......that is sooo sweet. Thanks! I can't wait!

Excerpts from IP BAM Communication: Jena Six
 

"Alpha Kappa Alpha is very concerned about the miscarriage of justice being carried out in Jena , Louisiana against six African American males. We agree that the events that culminated in the arrest of these young men appear to be racist-inspired. In this day and age, this is unacceptable. One of the young men -- Marcus Jones -- has already been convicted by an all-white jury of two felonies and faces a lengthy jail sentence. The others are awaiting their day in the court and the outlook for a fair trial is unlikely. This represents a gloomy future for these young men, who range in age from 15-18.
< BR>One of our platforms is The Black Male initiative. Speaking out against their arrest parallels the objectives of this thrust......

Sorors, I'm sure you've read the rest. :D ;)

I read it this morning... I was so glad to see our president's statement on this terrible issue. My love for this organization grows deeper every day.

Loved it! I just can't wait to get updates!! This is soooo horrible I hope any and every organization pushes the envelope as far as they can about this issue!!

Leadership was so great!!!- Seeing Sorors from the chapter in which I was initiated and spending time with my Soror who was initiated with me and her daughter who just became a Soror was beautiful!!! I am truly proud of our organization-we continue to lead by example!!!

Sorors,
We're getting closer and closer and closer....

http://www.blacknews.com/pr/akasorority401.html

I am so excited. I can't wait.

Soror Barbara McKinzie will be appearing live as a guest on the show "Greatness By Design" that airs on XM Radio, Channel 155. The host of the show is Blanche Williams. This is the same station that airs Oprah's radio show so it's highly popular.

The program airs on Sunday, December 9 from 5:30 - 6PM EST and 4:30 Central time. Please check your local listing if you are on the west coast.

Soror Barbara will talk about the upcoming Centennial and reflect on AKA's 100 years of progress.

I tried to listen to it last Sunday unfortunately I realized it was on satellite and not online!:(

Sorors, what are you planning to do on Founders Day?

I am still pouting about the fact that I can't be in DC on Founder's Day... :( There's no way I can get the day off, especially when I'm going to have to take off for the Regional Conference in March...

But I will attend my cluster's founder's day, which will be on the 26!

I so so glad that I finally got my pearls! :D