After I saw Soror McCoyred's post, I went to several Alpha websites and checked out their famous members and Tim Reid was NOT listed. I then just now consulted my copy of THE DIVINE NINE and alas no mention of Tim Reid for any of the five fraternities.

So my wager is that NO he is not an Alpha.

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He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Rain does not fall on one roof alone.

Words are like eggs: when they are hatched they have wings.

Advise and counsel him; if he does not listen, let adversity teach him.

What one hopes for is always better than what one has.

I thought he was an Alpha Soror, and by the way is Moesha Dad a Kappa? I just don't understand how people can wear letters without EARNING them. but that's just MHO

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Da' Assassin
Epsilon Xi
#2
Spring 2000

Hello ladies...

All my sources have indicated that Tim Reid is an Alpha, and was not just wearing the para. But you know how it is with the famous people, he might be an Alpha the same way Debbie Allen is a Selta, in rumour alone....

Hello sorors http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

DableST, I saw that episode of Moesha, where the father and his friend were singing that song "Im pretty to the left..Im pretty to the right.." Now I would hope that both those men were members of Kappa Alpha Psi, because I would see no other reason to to even incorporate greek organizations into that episode.
AND you know what I hate.. this was probably already mentioned.. but I have to speak on it. WHYYYYYYY.. do they have non greeks modeling para in catalogs??? I find it hard to believe that they could not find an active member of either of the BGLO to model their respective organizations letters.

Much love to my Sorors..oooooh that Crimson & Cream


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Metamorphosis
Spr 97 #4 Pi Beta
Brooklyn Alumnae

DoggyStyle82, did I read somewhere that you were in Atlanta? If so, you missed AJ this weekend! She was in town for her Spelman class reunion

I always thought Moesha's dad was an Omega man. I don't know if anyone remembers, but in the episode where Moesha gets a tatoo on her stomache, Frank was mad. Dee explained to him that she was expressing herself just like when he got BRANDED for his fraternity. I'm thinking Omegas are the only ones that get branded, but I could be wrong. Can anyone clear that up? Also, they could have meant "Frank" the character or the man who plays Frank.
~NoN

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*someday...if it's in God's will*

ANYONE CAN GET A BRAND!

Brandy Norwood's father is an Omega and her mother is a Soror.

Frank was a "member" of an organization. (Now, the guy who portrays FRANK, I don't know if her is greek or NOT. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE, we must DISTINGUISH THE DIFFERENCES.) I am sure it is a ficticious org. Cause the dude that Brandy was messing around with how was in college while she was still in high school was Frank's "fraternity brother".

When we watch these shows, we have to remember that on TV they (orgs) are like the characters FAKE, FICTIONAL!

IN sister sister, NY undercover,etc. I WOULD BET my butt that those members of KAPPA, AKA, etc ARE members of the orgs. represented. If I am not mistaken, Robbi Reed-Humes is a soror and she has been a casting director in the biz for YEARS and casts many of these "black" shows. I don't think that she would let just any ole body wear letters of REAL orgs, especially HER OWN. I can't see that AT ALL.

Why can't these people who wore those letters on Different World, etc. actually be "extras" from nearby universities?

Then, just because a "character" references something doesn't make it true. For instance, on "Martin". Gina painted the bedroom pink and green when she was fired from a job. Martin questioned why she did it. She said they were her "sorority colors". OKAY, Gina is a fictional CHARACTER WHO IS NOT AN AKA, ALSO, TISHA CAMPBELL-MARTIN, is NOT A SOROR!

I said ALL that to say, don't believe the hype, especially if it comes from TV!

I APOLOGIZE FOR THE LENGTH! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif


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i actually met a kappa in the club that was branded. it was a diamond with a "K" in the middle.

My father is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi and has a brand, a diamond with a K in the middle on both of his arms. He has had these since he pledged in 1970. I have also seen members of all organizations, fraternities as well as sororities with brands. This practice is not exclusive to Omega Psi Phi.




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P.H.A.S.A.D.
#14
D.S.G.H.O.S.T.S.
LAMBDA
4/15/00

Thanks for the clarification

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Now I know why I loved-ed that girl. Not only was she fine (way better than Tisha) but a Delta as well. Kid shoulda picked her. She is my type of hype!! (I know y'all remember that from the movie). You sure that Kym Whitley went to Fisk? She does not carry herself like a Fisk Alumna.

I can't speak for any other show but I know for a FACT that not all of the the "extras" on a Different World who wore greek para were greeks. As a matter of fact, a couple of people wore letters that were not there own to ensure that the shot was "balanced" (i.e. not too many of one organization). A very good friend of mine from college is the cousin of the exec producer of DW (Thad Mumford) and one of their relatives who was playing an extra on the show was asked to take off his frat shirt and put on another frat shirt. When he protested, they said o.k., but you can leave the set and loose the pay. He decided to stay and change shirts.....

Good question. It is my understanding that they are members (if they are actually wearing letters). I saw that particular episode of Moesha (with the soror who played Laura Winslow on "Family Matters.") I couldn't see if he actually had on letters, though. I know there are instances in sitcoms where nonmembers will wear red and/or step with canes--but as long as they do not have on letters, it is "okay."

#2 Chaos
Rho Rho
Spring 98
The Univ. of Richmond

Members of EVERY organization get branded: Kappas, Alphas, Sigmas, Iotas, Ques, Zetas, etc. Referrences to brands do not limit that individual to Omega Psi Phi. I've seen many white greeks with brands, as well. I hope I cleared that up for you.


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HEY PHASAD!!!! QUIT FOLLOWING ME AROUND!!!

#2 CHAOS
RHO RHO
SPRING 98
THE UNIV. OF RICHMOND
DSTDeuce from BP

HEY, SHIP (PHASAD)!!! JUST HAD TO HOLLA! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

"S.H.A.D.E."
10-Lambda-SP00
Memphis Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Tim Reid is not a member of Alpha Phi Alpha
from what I undertand his son is a member of one of the west coast chapters.I don't believe Debbie Allen is greek nor is Vanessa Williams and a lot of other famous people who have been claimed.

I was talking to another greek sister the other day and she said that Judge Judy is a Zeta. I was wondering if it was true?

Zeta as in Zeta Phi Beta or Zeta Tau Alpha?

RM

That would be too much....Judge Judy strollin at a party in blue and white. She's a bad girl!!! I love her though. Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

Zeta as in Zeta Phi Beta. My friend told me that she spoke with a Zeta who said she had taken a picture with her and it's hanging in their chapter office. Now this is third hand info (at least), so I was just wondering.

I hate to beat a dead horse, but I just wanted to clarify something. Debbie Allen is indeed a member of DST. I graduated from Howard University and have seen the delta sorors "ooo-oop" her with my own two eyes at football games; I have seen her do the pyramid hand sign when she sat right NEXT to me (I studied dance and therefore was in the College of Fine Arts - the same college she and Phylicia graduated from). I highly doubt that the woman would front and I doubt even more than the members of Delta, Alpha chapter would call her if she wasn't indeed a member of their organization.

also, just to add more cents in the pot, haha...as a dancer, and therefore performer, I have to portray different characters. as someone else already pointed out, if an actor is playing a part, and that part calls for them to be a member of a greek organization, then so be it. I don't find it disrespectful in any way because when that scene is done the shirt comes off. http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

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Junie,
maybe the person seated next to you was a "double", a "stand-in"...LOL

JUST A JOKEY JOKE! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

But seriously, can someone PUHLEEZE CALL DEBBIE AND ASK HER HER STATUS? HE HE

:confused"

I have been involved in the theatre most of my life and it is very disrespectful for those who are not members of XYZ fraternity and sorority to wear the letters across their chests.

True, if one must portray a role then so be it, but just like in A Different World, they made up orgs. and also in School Daze.

I saw a guy model a with a Kappa shirt and on another page model an Omega shirt in a magazine...I think he was out of line. Out of respect for those who are members I don't think actors/actress should wear the letters of those orgs. if they are not members.


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LaMarque Alumnae Chapter
Spr 99

I recently read that she earned her degree from Spelman on May 20th!

Dayum, I know I'm OLD now! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/biggrin.gif

FYI on the Tim Reid issue....

That episode probably referenced Delta because the creator and executive producer of the show Moesha, Sara V. Finney, is a Delta!

Here's the bio from when she won a WIF award:
http://wif.org/yearbook/writers_finney.html

Vi

I read the bio (soror got it goin' on!) and I like/love all the shows she wrote for EXCEPT Married...with Children. I detest that show almost as much as the Simpsons and Roseanne. YUCK!!



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MCCOYRED
Mu Psi '86
BaltCo Alumnae

Dynamic...Salient...Temperate...Since 1913

Sorors, Could you please tell me if Lil' Mo is a Soror? My sister called me on the phone and stated that she throws up the Delta sign and gives shout outs.

DST till the day that I die

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"The Regulator"
#14
Toledo Alumnae Chapter

I'm not sure, but I heard that her roommate in college is a Soror and a number of her close friends. But that she isn't.

I do not think lil Mo is a member of your illustrious sorority, but she is a member of the "dynasty" (you know, Jay Z and 'nem) and they throw up a triangle/pyramid type thingy as their symbol. Someone discussed this earlier but I'm not exactly sure where it is on greekchat.

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I watched a Lifetime intimate portrait on Judge Judy and they didn't mention her being a member of any sorority. She got married while she was still in school, so she probably didn't have the time.

I saw the episode, too. Moesha's ex had on the letters and he stepped with the Kappas. Moesha's father has worn the letters on a few occasions and if I'm not mistaken, I've heard him say "Yo, Baby" a few times.

About Brands
 

Also, Montell Jordan is a Kappa and also has the diamond with a K in the middle. Just adding to the topic

Debbie Allen is NOT a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha but Soror Phylicia Rashad is. She pledged Alpha Chapter.


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