There is a need for explanation. If you are gonna call something out, support it. Some sensitive people see hate where there is a strong opinion that doesn't favor their point of view or org. Some people with inferiority complexes see hate in good natured humor or spirited rivalry. Instead of being an adult, they cyber-pout. Out of the thousands of posts and topics, less than 3% (being generous) really consist of anything that college educated, mature, wordly people should find insulting or take personally.

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you can't use THAT! LMAO
 

heyyyyyyyyyyy! THAT'S my line!

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LMAO. You can use it!



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Its cool PRETTY KITTY. I just don't like when people extrapolate one negative and apply it to the 99 positive as some sort of bellweather. There will always be a negative percentage but if that is what catches our eye to force our tongue into action, then we have never really valued the positive.

Show me something prior to the joint party thread and the Enroad drama. There are over 50,000 posts in the various BLGO forums and there have to be less than 2 or 3 hundred blatantly disrespectful posts aimed at another org.

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While I am nostalgic for the original topic of this thread, the issue that sisterfriend PrettyKitty has raised is extremely valid.
There is a huge amount of hypocrisy on these threads. In one breath people are preaching about "Greek Love," only to go on another board---or just another thread on the same board---to be disrespectful. People sterereotype members of other organizations, but there are also large percentages of members who live up to many of the stereotypes---if we're going to be real, let's be real.
We shouldn't allow disrespect...regardless of the organization or even if someone isn't in an organization. The tone of these boards often mirrors that of BGLO interaction in real life. Many people don't associate with other Greeks---which is sad b/c a cool person is a cool person regardless. But, that may have to do with there not being members of other organizations in the vicinity, etc.
But, not to get more off topic, I think that the disrespect on these boards is often not attributable to Greeks dissing other organizations OR playing the "my organization is better than yours for various reasons" game. I think it can be attributed to people who say things to people over the internet that they would not have the gall or the audacity to say in person. Chances are, people won't disrespect your organization to your face, but would get in a chat room and/or message board and do so.
My whole point is, friendly competition is one thing...but all too often it gets taken too far. As a GROWN WOMAN who is also a Delta (as opposed to a Delta who is also a grown woman)...I don't care when your organization was founded, how many members you have, how handsome/pretty/yada yada your members are supposed to be, OR whether or not you claim a brother or sister organization----all that stuff is surface bull and says nothing to the worth of our organizations---it's old and tired. Once individuals get passed that mindset, the tone and disrespect on these boards should take care of itself.
I may have taken the debate b/w PrettyKitty and Doggystyle to another level. And, bruh, my comments aren't directed to you or any of the comments you've made---mmmmkay...I'm just cosigning with my sisterfriend.



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Will this thread every go back to the orginal poised question? :eek:

It sure will. Do you have anymore profundities regarding inaccurate famous members????

When I crossed the burning sands, 11/17/91, I was taught that Jackie Robinson was an Alpha. Last year, thanks to Bro. Skip Mason, I now know otherwise. (misinformed for ten years ain't that a blip)I was on a chapter site a while back (I don't remember the chapter) and they had Sidney Poitier listed as an Alpha, which is very suspect. When I saw Keenan Ivory Wayans listed as frat on a chapter site I was skeptical, but he is on the National site. There are so many unsung heroes in all organizations-One of my particular favorites is Bro. William LeoHansberry. His struggle to bring an honest account of African History in proper context to world history is an inspiration to all who have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. You can find some info here as well as a link to historian and former student of Hansberry, Chancellor Williams. I want to say what's up to the GC fam and introduce myself to all the the Brothers who hold the "light of the world" aloft.
http://www.cwo.com/~lucumi/hansberry.html

How about listing sorors that are "famous"!!! (I know its sorta off topic but an earlier post mentioned her co-host) Vanessa Bell Callaway (Oh Drama) is a soror (AKA) and Star Jones is AKA, she was a National Officer of the sorority when she was in college.

I used to hear that Felecia Rhasad (Claire Huxtable) and her sister were AKA/Delta or Delta/AKA. I have yet to find out if either or both is true. I've seen Felecia's name on alot of websites as a famous soror, but I've not heard of it being confirmed by National. Our website only lists the most famous AKA's our founders and current and past leadership!

And of course I'M FAMOUS, it's just that alot of people haven't heard of me yet!

Yeah, the whole Phylicia Rashaad and Debbie Allen thing still baffles the masses. Is there ANYONE who knows 1) If both or either are members of ANY organization and 2) What chapter they were initiated under?
Lemme find out there's a fellow celebrity on GC. Sorry members...no autographs, photographs, or pavaratzi....

I GOT IT!
 

Soror Phylicia Allen Rashad...Alpha Chapter, General Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Houston, Texas)

Taken from the International Membership Directory (AKA), 1998 edition. PAGE 462, I can be found on page 6 hundred and something...lol

I could have sworn I had seen her in past editions of our official journal.
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Now, Debbie...:confused: