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Blatant Disrespect

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This entry was posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 12:10 PM and is filed under Current Events.

    
I have purposely delayed my response regarding the men who attempted to emulate my sorority.  I will not comment on their perceived sexual orientation/sweetness and I will keep this short and sweet (no pun intended) because this is a serious matter (yes I took it there).

 

First of all, let me say that I am disgusted by the blatant disrespect.  It is a shame when any organization is disrespected.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was founded out of a need and desire to strengthen society.  So please understand my anger when I see some grown a$$ men dressing up (because that is all that they are doing) and disgracing the legacy of the illustrious group of women who founded my organization.

 

Now let me get some facts straight.  There is no way that the national office of Alpha Kappa Alpha chartered and sanctioned a chapter full of men—a sorority is for women, duh.  Many articles have stated that they are a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha—that is false.  Could these men really be the Tri Alpha Chapter of MiAKA; a sweetheart/auxiliary organization if you will?  Sure.  Now I won't go into how I feel about sweethearts and such because that is another blog entry that I could talk about for days.  But answer me this.  Since when did MiAKAs "probate", run around in pink and green, display the AKA shield, wear PEARLS etc?  The last time I checked, Kappa Sweethearts (for instance) don't walk around trying to be dudes.  Hmmm.

 

Point blank.  Start you own fraternity or JOIN one.  You are wack.  I would love to hear from some actual MiAKAs about how they feel about all of this.

 

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    • Thursday, March 01, 2007 6:38 PM Liz wrote:
      I agree. When I first saw these pictures I was totally confused. Do they even know that they aren't even recognized. Unfortunately I recieved these pics from my grandmother who is a lifetime member and close friends with the decendants of the founders who was utterly disgusted and bothered by this display of respect. Why couldn't they just start their own organization?
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      1. Friday, March 02, 2007 2:53 PM The Bougie Broad wrote:
        Dear Liz,

        The first issue is that media outlets are stating that these men started/chartered/created a chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  This is false.  These men supposedly started a chapter of MIAKA, which is not a nationally recognized organization.  The disrespect comes into play because they are displaying our shield/crest, wearing our colors and clearly imitating (rather trying to imitate) my lovely organization and sorors.

        You are right, it is disgusting.  It is a slap in the face to the Pearls and all who put their heart and soul in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

        Our National office just released a statement stating that they are well aware of this matter and that they are taking action.

        Thanks for stopping by!

        .:The Bougie Broad:.
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    • Friday, September 14, 2007 10:55 AM TRISTAN wrote:
      O CLEAR EVERYTHING UP:
      1. WE are NOT AKA’S
      2. We NEVER said we were AKA’S
      3. Wade Lyle owns a percentage of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.
      4. It was his creative ideas that we see before us today.
      5. We have much respect for ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA Someone has started something and spread lies about MiAKA and this whole situation has gotten out of hand. If someone would just ask questions and not jump to conclusions, people could be informed on exactly what MiAKA is. And all the gay bashing is ridiculous. How do you think members of ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. & ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. would feel knowing that they are being bashed? This has to stop somewhere. We have more than enough respect for Alpha Kappa Alpha. i think it would just be better if we all just sat down a talked i can express my feelings and you yours thanks TRISTAN R.
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    • Wednesday, January 16, 2008 11:55 AM Robert james wrote:
      think that this chapter of miAKA is the best idea that i have seen come fourth i think that is is great that gay men can get together in an organization and make there name known and i think the entire chapter including men and women should get togrther and be a family no matter what and if that cant be done a seat down open discussion shoukd be done to clear the air on any issues that may have been started about the true tri alpha chapter of miAKA...And me my self im very intrested in learning more about Tri alpha chapter of miAKA and maybe even joining....
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    • Friday, January 25, 2008 2:27 AM Tiffany wrote:
      First off, let me say that I am NOT trying to offend anyone but this is ridiculous Alpha Kappa Alpha was NOT founded for MEN. Regardless, of your personal respect for the organization...the point is it is NOT for YOU!! There are NUMEROUS MALE organizations that you can join if your interest is truly to make a difference in your community, be an example, etc. Instead you choose to try to embarrass Alpha Kappa Alpha by wearing its colors, symbols and crest. YOU SHOULD be a ashamed of yourself!! Lets keep it real, the reason why you are doing this is because you feel you identity with the stereo type of an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman...even though YOU'RE MEN!! You think you're "pretty"...THIS IS A MESS!! In my opinion Alpha Kappa Alpha should sue you for disrespect and bashing...not to mention the fact that you SHOULD not be connected to anything official associated with Alpha Kappa Alpha unless you're a MEMBER..I dont give a DAMN how much money you or anyone affiliated with your organization has contributed...plenty of people have donated money to AKA that give you NO RIGHTS...YOU really should be ashamed...GET YOUR OWN ORGANIZATION and STOP riding on the popularity of AKA...
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    • Friday, January 25, 2008 2:28 AM Tiffany wrote:
      and if you're NOT trying to be AKAs then take off OUR damn colors and pearls....
      UGH!! I'm so disgusted
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    • Wednesday, February 20, 2008 12:57 AM G wrote:
      Who in the sam hill is Wade Lyle? I am so tired of these guys yelling Wade Lyle owns a percentage of AKA. That is a damn lie! Wade Lyle DOES NOT exist in the world of Alpha Kappa Alpha, so don't get it twisted. Tristan R, you need to step away from the crack pipe girlfriend, because you are deluded. Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is one of the founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha and her husband GEORGE LYLE was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha. I will not and neither will anyone else EVER find the name WADE LYLE associated with AKA in any History Books that pertain to AKA. You guys made it up and think we are stupid enough to believe it.
      Now, let me clear things up for you: NO ONE owns a percentage of AKA, if Wade Lyle owns a piece of AKA, then he needs to be paying some daggum bills. miaka is NOT sanctioned by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. MEN are not members of the sorority. The creative ideas of AKA were brought forth by AKAs, not some man that is a figment of your imagination. What your group is doing is very disrespectful. There is NOT ONE AKA that agrees with this display and EVERY ONE of us wants it to cease immediately. And if you don't believe me girlfriend, just contact our corporate headquarters and they will clue you in...
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