Inaccurate "Famous" Fraternity Members

[blackbird]

I remenber Vanessa Bell CAlloway saying that she is an AKA on Oh' Drama.

And yes, of course MLK was an Alpha.

Is this an inaccuracy? In the book 50 Greatest Black Moments in the Olympics it states that Alice Coachman received a banquet from "her" sorority Delta Sigma Theta. And it also says the same thing on multiple DST websites. However, in the late 1990's I saw a report saying that she was made an honorary AKA.

Well anyways, if you do a google search, she appears on both AKA and DST Famous Sorors lists. Maybe she is both...

Here is an inaccuracy that surprised me!!!
If you click on the website below, take a look at the 9th name on the list!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omega_Psi_Phi

[The Original Ape]

Originally posted by Conqueror
OK if you really want to know the answer to some of these questions, atleast do the basic research.

I think most people know by now that King was initiated into Alpha through our Boston's Sigma chapter while studying at Boston University. You could have really found that out by doing a simple internet search.

Excerpts from Skip Mason about Dubois:

When W.E.B. DuBois convened the Niagara Conference in 1905, the predecessor to the NAACP, there were several men who would be later inducted as Alphas including Alonzo Herndon and his son Norris Herndon(Sigma Chapter, 1921), who was then a teenager at time. Alonzo Herndon established Atlanta Life Insurance Company and became Atlanta's first black
millionaire. His wife was a teacher at Atlanta University with DuBois. They lived in a magnificent mansion which was the site of many Alpha functions for the brothers in Atlanta.

Callis recalled that Dr. DuBois had learned about the fraternity at the University of Michigan. He approved wiht his blessing and joined as an honorary. It almost likely that DuBois did not experienced the initiationas several honorary members had not.

In 1923, DuBois future son in law, poet Countee Cullen was initiated into Eta Chapter in New York along with nine other men. A year later, Cullen married DuBois's only daughter Yolande(a member of Delta Sigma Theta) in what Harlemites called the "wedding of the year." The marriage, however, dissolved
a year later.

After DuBois ended his stormy relationship with the NAACP and the crisis,
Brother Dr. John Hope(initiated into Eta Lambda Chapter around 1923) and
president of Morehouse and later Atlanta University invited DuBois to return
to Atlanta in 1934. DuBois affiliated with the Eta Lambda Chapter.

DuBois wrote an article for the Sphinx "Alpha Phi Alpha and Fisk University. Known to raise "hell" if necessary.

Now as far as Frederick Douglas, I agree that making him an honorary member was a bit much, however, I also heard that his family requested he be an honorary member.

When the 14th Annual Convention in 1921 decided to induct posthumously into Omega Chapter the Honorable Frederick Douglass, it treaded ground that had not been done before by any organization. No one had ever inducted a deceased person into its organization (and as far as this writer knows, no one has since). But if it was to be done (and it was), certainly the Alpha's would be the first to do it.

But I also heard that this was done as a request by the family of Douglas.

As for Douglas, there is another reason why his family wanted him inducted into Alpha Phi Alpha: His nephew was one of THE JEWELS.

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Since there is a great deal of information being presented about so-called "membership of prominence/popularity" can someone give insight to whether Queen Nefertiti was an AKA, DELTA, ZETA, or SGRHO? I was recently informed that Shaka Zulu was a frat brother of mine. Also, I have been informed that Howard Hughes was a Kappa, John Travolta is a Sigma (look at his steps in SNL), Tom Cruise is an Iota, and Brad Pitt is an Omega. Rumor has it that the Dali Lama is a NPHC member too.

P.S. Where did Jimmy Walker (J.J.) Pledge Omega? I am going to visit my old stepping grounds around Cabrini Green and talk to some old heads about "J-J." He always represented Omega well by being "DYNOMITE!"

[AKA2D '91]

Originally posted by abaici
Vanessa Bell was made at The Ohio State University in the late 70s.

She and Star met at an AKA conference and have been best buddies every since.

[The Original Ape]

Originally posted by PHAShriner/1906
Hotep Brothers. Since there is a great deal of information being presented about so-called "membership of prominence/popularity" can someone give insight to whether Queen Nefertiti was an AKA, DELTA, ZETA, or SGRHO? I was recently informed that Shaka Zulu was a frat brother of mine. Also, I have been informed that Howard Hughes was a Kappa, John Travolta is a Sigma (look at his steps in SNL), Tom Cruise is an Iota, and Brad Pitt is an Omega. Rumor has it that the Dali Lama is a NPHC member too.

P.S. Where did Jimmy Walker (J.J.) Pledge Omega? I am going to visit my old stepping grounds around Cabrinin Green and talk to some old heads about "J-J." He always represented Omega well by being "DYNOMITE!"

I can't say, Bruh; but I know she was a STAR!!! SHINE ON!!!

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Bro. Original Ape, having LOYALTY to tradition and being ever so mindful of DISCRETION I will allign this statement by makiing an attempt to keep your secret amongst the "BH." Like CONVENTION unwritten rules, "what happens at our conventions stays left behind at our conventions." Bro. Original Ape, you made mention of a certain female being ever so fine. I know you have used Queen Nefertiti as a decoy, because every BLACKMAN had a crush on "THELMA!" Don't worry, I won't tell your Queen. For keeping that secret I think a nice Texas Steak(well done) and some libation in Houston will suffice. See you there!

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
A note about IMDB, any user can submit information to the site and it will be added to the actor's profile without any verification having been performed so while it says it on IMDB does not make it gospel unless that same information is provided at said org's national headquarters membership directory/database.

Exactly! And for the umpteenth time, Debbie Allen is not a Delta. Nor did she ever pledge Delta and drop line.

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Bro. Original Ape, don't worry. I will keep your crush on Thelma of Good Times a secret. Granted, I truly believe Queen Nefertiti to have been fine too. I just know your reference was made toward Thelma, because all Blackmen who have completed 70/80s puberty had a crush on Thelma (aka Babygirl).
I hope your queen doesn't find out.


P.S. I have been told that the late Country/Western singer Johnny Cash was a Sigma. Do some investigative work on this matter please.

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. Queen Ladygreek, I write with the BLACK KARMA of NAT TURNER( my direct ancestor-FOR REAL!), DENMARK VESSEY, and the JEWELS of ALPHA. I sincerely respect your intelligence and wisdom. Thanks for providing information about Debbie Allen and whether she is a Delta. Queen, can you verify whether or not Whoopi Goldberg is an "Old School" Q-Pearl? I notice a slight facial resemblance between her and a few lodge brothers of mine who are Ques. Also, look into whether Missy Elliott is a "Pearl" too. Thank you Queen.

[ladygreek]

Originally posted by PHAShriner/1906
Hotep Brothers. Queen Ladygreek, I write with the BLACK KARMA of NAT TURNER( my direct ancestor-FOR REAL!), DENMARK VESSEY, and the JEWELS of ALPHA. I sincerely respect your intelligence and wisdom. Thanks for providing information about Debbie Allen and whether she is a Delta. Queen, can you verify whether or not Whoopi Goldberg is an "Old School" Q-Pearl? I notice a slight facial resemblance between her and a few lodge brothers of mine who are Ques. Also, look into whether Missy Elliott is a "Pearl" too. Thank you Queen.

You're so crazy.

[Professor]

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Originally posted by PHAShriner/1906
Hotep Brothers. Queen Ladygreek, I write with the BLACK KARMA of NAT TURNER( my direct ancestor-FOR REAL!), DENMARK VESSEY, and the JEWELS of ALPHA. I sincerely respect your intelligence and wisdom. Thanks for providing information about Debbie Allen and whether she is a Delta. Queen, can you verify whether or not Whoopi Goldberg is an "Old School" Q-Pearl? I notice a slight facial resemblance between her and a few lodge brothers of mine who are Ques. Also, look into whether Missy Elliott is a "Pearl" too. Thank you Queen.

[Shortfuse]

Originally posted by IvyDeviness


George Washington Carver is NOT a Sigma

Can you prove that? I don't think you can.

[Shortfuse]

Karl Malone is not a Sigma. He told us that when the AllStar game was in DC. He could be lying in an attempt to get people off his back but......

[blackbird]

George Washington Carver is definitely a Sigma.

Look at their official website:

http://www.pbs1914.org/history/dsc.asp

Look at number 17.

Blackbird

[SummerChild]

Ladygreek, I do believe that PhaShriner has made some of the funniest posts on Greekchat. Pha, you are craaaazy! Woopi resembles a few of your lodge brothers??? LOL

SC

Originally posted by ladygreek
You're so crazy.