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sd1920 02-22-2010 06:50 PM
Sprite Step Off
 
I keep hearing these comments that AKA's taught ZTA how to step?

I personally feel, I just can't believe how Sprite used the D9 to promote their reality show and selected a non-D9 group. The history of stepping is more than steps and moves but, part of our cultural. Some things should be left for us to cherish! To have another D9 show this group steps, and then to see this performance should've been a slap in our faces. Neither sprite nor MTV will never understand the passion we have for our organizations, but, obviously they realize we will PAY (SOLD OUT SHOW IN ATLANTA) to support our organization! Money that our brothers and sisters can use to further their education is now in the hand of the people who do not represent D9. They obviously DO NOT understand the BLOOD SWEAT and TEARS went into establishing D9. I heard they made enough money they plan a second airing next year! (How sad!!!)I will NOT support this event! I'm still in shock!

sd1920 02-23-2010 07:35 AM
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sd1920 02-23-2010 07:36 AM
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knight_shadow 02-23-2010 07:40 AM
Are you serious?

ladygreek 02-23-2010 10:00 AM
I knew it!

acedawg00-02 02-23-2010 10:27 AM
I just saw one of the videos, and I was extremely shocked. I'm with SD1920 in that the D9 was used to promote their reality show, and no...they do not understand the true history behind the organizations.

My great-grandmother used to say, "be careful when they befriend you...they will only try to use you... or try to steal your thunder." However, in this case, we handed it right to them.

Most of us that "step" these days have not been educated on the intense spiritual and emotional kinship associated with the rhythms and moves of a routine.

Most of us that "step" these days are totally unaware of the struggle...and the fact that Negro organizations were born (partly) out of strong resistance to Negro membership by white groups.

For some reason, it seems as if stepping has been reduced to merely a fun dance routine - that everyone wants to learn...participate in...and look "cute" in. It's soooo not about that.

The result of this competition is what happens when you do not teach and embrace your history...it's what happens when some of us sell our souls in search of acceptance.

*never give anyone your thunder*

acedawg00-02 02-23-2010 10:43 AM
BTW - the term Negro was used for effect. Most of us don't know what it's like to keep your chin up despite being called such...

Most of us don't know what it's like to fight to honor, protect and improve upon something that so many have fought and died for.

...and yes, it's that's serious...

Senusret I 02-23-2010 10:45 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by acedawg00-02 (Post 1900427)
...and the fact that Negro organizations were born out of strong resistance to Negro membership by white groups.
It's interesting that no one ever has any evidence to show that a black person was ever even interested in pledging a white fraternity or sorority in those days.

We know it's a fact that blacks weren't welcome, but that doesn't suggest that our organizations were born of the notion of being unwelcome.

BGLOs created the blueprint for a new TYPE of fraternity all together. Alpha was born as a study club and evolved into a fraternity which performed public programs, community service, and dedicated itself to social justice internally and externally.

"White" fraternities were not doing this. And that's fine. But again, doesn't mean that my founders were snubbed and did their own thing. It means that something different was necessary, so something different was created -- not something new was created because they were excluded.

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but there really is a difference.

Senusret I 02-23-2010 10:46 AM
Also, were people aware that the organizations of the NPHC received hefty licensing fees for agreeing to allow chapters to participate in the Sprite Step Off?

So we didn't exactly give it away, nor were we taken advantage of.

Senusret I 02-23-2010 10:54 AM
Can these threads be merged? I don't even know which thread I am replying to anymore!

Anyway, just wanted to follow up on what I said about the checks Sprite gave to the NPHC orgs:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pub/t...=512&logo=logo

From a Press Release:

Nearly 400 members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated stood to their feet as Maurice Cooper, Sprite's North America business manager for The Coca-Cola Company, presented the organization with a check for $83,333.33. The presentation was made during the closing session of the 2009 Zeta Organizational Leadership Conference held in Washington, DC at the J.W. Marriott Hotel.

The check, presented to International President and entertainer/entrepreneur Sheryl P. Underwood, officially marks the leadership role of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as one of the partnering organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) supporting the 2009 Sprite Step Off, a national step competition, with $1.5 million in prizes. According to Underwood, "Zeta Phi Beta is overjoyed to join the other eight (8) Greek organizations, in partnership with Sprite. Sprite started its countdown to the Fall Step Off, and so have we!" said Underwood. She adds, "Zeta Phi Beta and the Council of Presidents of the NPHC see this as an opportunity for our youth to have fun and get exercise, but we also see the life-shaping experience in the Service and Charitable Platform."

(This was issued BEFORE the very first qualifying round happened.)

rhoyaltempest 02-23-2010 11:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1900436)
Can these threads be merged? I don't even know which thread I am replying to anymore!

Anyway, just wanted to follow up on what I said about the checks Sprite gave to the NPHC orgs:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pub/t...=512&logo=logo

From a Press Release:

Nearly 400 members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated stood to their feet as Maurice Cooper, Sprite's North America business manager for The Coca-Cola Company, presented the organization with a check for $83,333.33. The presentation was made during the closing session of the 2009 Zeta Organizational Leadership Conference held in Washington, DC at the J.W. Marriott Hotel.

The check, presented to International President and entertainer/entrepreneur Sheryl P. Underwood, officially marks the leadership role of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as one of the partnering organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) supporting the 2009 Sprite Step Off, a national step competition, with $1.5 million in prizes. According to Underwood, "Zeta Phi Beta is overjoyed to join the other eight (8) Greek organizations, in partnership with Sprite. Sprite started its countdown to the Fall Step Off, and so have we!" said Underwood. She adds, "Zeta Phi Beta and the Council of Presidents of the NPHC see this as an opportunity for our youth to have fun and get exercise, but we also see the life-shaping experience in the Service and Charitable Platform."

(This was issued BEFORE the very first qualifying round happened.)
So did the other orgs get a check as well? Also, one of my sorors judged the qualifying round when they came to Philly and she said that one of the Sprite reps told her the competition was only open to the NPHC. Don't know what happened to that though.

Senusret I 02-23-2010 11:09 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest (Post 1900440)
So did the other orgs get a check as well? Also, one of my sorors judged the qualifying round when they came to Philly and she said that one of the Sprite reps told her the competition was only open to the NPHC. Don't know what happened to that though.
I can only assume so. All of our organizations are just as savvy as the rest, so I'd be surprised if similar deals weren't brokered.

rhoyaltempest 02-23-2010 11:13 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1900430)
It's interesting that no one ever has any evidence to show that a black person was ever even interested in pledging a white fraternity or sorority in those days.

We know it's a fact that blacks weren't welcome, but that doesn't suggest that our organizations were born of the notion of being unwelcome.

BGLOs created the blueprint for a new TYPE of fraternity all together. Alpha was born as a study club and evolved into a fraternity which performed public programs, community service, and dedicated itself to social justice internally and externally.

"White" fraternities were not doing this. And that's fine. But again, doesn't mean that my founders were snubbed and did their own thing. It means that something different was necessary, so something different was created -- not something new was created because they were excluded.

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but there really is a difference.
I agree but I think it's more about the fact that if we wanted to join them, we couldn't. Also, I think people assume that since many Blacks back then wanted to integrate with Whites and be accepted by them, that we probably wanted to be in their orgs at first or that we would've jumped at the chance had they been open to it, though of course we haven't discovered any proof of this..

Little32 02-24-2010 12:57 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1900430)
It's interesting that no one ever has any evidence to show that a black person was ever even interested in pledging a white fraternity or sorority in those days.

We know it's a fact that blacks weren't welcome, but that doesn't suggest that our organizations were born of the notion of being unwelcome.

BGLOs created the blueprint for a new TYPE of fraternity all together. Alpha was born as a study club and evolved into a fraternity which performed public programs, community service, and dedicated itself to social justice internally and externally.

"White" fraternities were not doing this. And that's fine. But again, doesn't mean that my founders were snubbed and did their own thing. It means that something different was necessary, so something different was created -- not something new was created because they were excluded.

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but there really is a difference.
Thank you. I have seen this argument a couple of times, and it is just so wrongheaded, certainly where my sorority is concerned.

DrPhil 02-24-2010 09:49 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1900430)
It's interesting that no one ever has any evidence to show that a black person was ever even interested in pledging a white fraternity or sorority in those days.

We know it's a fact that blacks weren't welcome, but that doesn't suggest that our organizations were born of the notion of being unwelcome.

BGLOs created the blueprint for a new TYPE of fraternity all together. Alpha was born as a study club and evolved into a fraternity which performed public programs, community service, and dedicated itself to social justice internally and externally.

"White" fraternities were not doing this. And that's fine. But again, doesn't mean that my founders were snubbed and did their own thing. It means that something different was necessary, so something different was created -- not something new was created because they were excluded.

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but there really is a difference.
PREACH!!!!

acedawg00-02 02-24-2010 11:03 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1900430)
It's interesting that no one ever has any evidence to show that a black person was ever even interested in pledging a white fraternity or sorority in those days.

We know it's a fact that blacks weren't welcome, but that doesn't suggest that our organizations were born of the notion of being unwelcome.

BGLOs created the blueprint for a new TYPE of fraternity all together. Alpha was born as a study club and evolved into a fraternity which performed public programs, community service, and dedicated itself to social justice internally and externally.

"White" fraternities were not doing this. And that's fine. But again, doesn't mean that my founders were snubbed and did their own thing. It means that something different was necessary, so something different was created -- not something new was created because they were excluded.

I'm not trying to be argumentative, but there really is a difference.
I went back and edited my post to read that they "...were born (partly) out of strong resistance..." - not entirely.

I didn't intend for that to be interpreted so literally. :rolleyes:

Also, I didn't want to highlight every social concern (internal and external), or catalyst of that time period.

You're right, something different was necessary...the same reason why Black Student Unions...or Miss Black American Pageants were formed. It's about celebrating and embracing from within...but let's not kid ourselves...there are quite a few who are very lost, and still feel the need to seek acceptance.

I agree...we created the blueprint for a new TYPE of fraternity/sorority...and we should continue to maintain and conduct ourselves like the grand architects (that we are) of that design. Knowing your history is knowing your worth...

DrPhil 02-24-2010 11:22 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by acedawg00-02 (Post 1900867)
I didn't intend for that to be interpreted so literally. :rolleyes:
Why the hell are you yelling?

Senusret I 02-24-2010 11:26 AM
Our top story tonight.... Generalissimo Francisco Franco....is still dead.

DrPhil 02-24-2010 11:28 AM
Mama say mama saw mama could saw!

acedawg00-02 02-24-2010 11:30 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil (Post 1900877)
Why the hell are you yelling?
All caps are yelling...I was emphasizing my point...but I see that will have to compose clear and concise postings in the future.

The font has been modified...:cool:

DrPhil 02-24-2010 11:33 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by acedawg00-02 (Post 1900867)
I didn't intend for that to be interpreted so literally. :rolleyes:
Why the hell are you rolling your eyes?

acedawg00-02 02-24-2010 11:41 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil (Post 1900883)
Why the hell are you rolling your eyes?
What next, bruh? You gonna send me on a run for some beer, chicken and ice? LOL!! I hate da bruhz...but I love the Frat!! :D

DrPhil 02-24-2010 11:44 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by acedawg00-02 (Post 1900887)
I hate da bruhz...but I love the Frat!! :D
I'm starting to think you're neither.

acedawg00-02 02-24-2010 11:55 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil (Post 1900888)
I'm starting to think you're neither.


On the internet...on a greek chat network?

You've got to be kidding me...LMAO!

Bruh, I'm past the foolishness stage...

ladygreek 02-24-2010 06:20 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by acedawg00-02 (Post 1900897)

On the internet...on a greek chat network?

You've got to be kidding me...LMAO!

Bruh, I'm past the foolishness stage...
Come on Dr. Phil, leave your Bruh alone! :confused:

DrPhil 02-24-2010 06:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1901058)
Come on Dr. Phil, leave your Bruh alone! :confused:
Sensitive young Bruhs need some wood.

Senusret I 02-24-2010 06:31 PM
The wood is good.












Giggity.

rhoyaltempest 02-24-2010 11:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil (Post 1901059)
Sensitive young Bruhs need some wood.
Dead.

jojapeach 02-24-2010 11:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1900436)
Can these threads be merged? I don't even know which thread I am replying to anymore!

Anyway, just wanted to follow up on what I said about the checks Sprite gave to the NPHC orgs:

http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/pub/t...=512&logo=logo

From a Press Release:

Nearly 400 members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated stood to their feet as Maurice Cooper, Sprite's North America business manager for The Coca-Cola Company, presented the organization with a check for $83,333.33. The presentation was made during the closing session of the 2009 Zeta Organizational Leadership Conference held in Washington, DC at the J.W. Marriott Hotel.

The check, presented to International President and entertainer/entrepreneur Sheryl P. Underwood, officially marks the leadership role of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as one of the partnering organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) supporting the 2009 Sprite Step Off, a national step competition, with $1.5 million in prizes. According to Underwood, "Zeta Phi Beta is overjoyed to join the other eight (8) Greek organizations, in partnership with Sprite. Sprite started its countdown to the Fall Step Off, and so have we!" said Underwood. She adds, "Zeta Phi Beta and the Council of Presidents of the NPHC see this as an opportunity for our youth to have fun and get exercise, but we also see the life-shaping experience in the Service and Charitable Platform."

(This was issued BEFORE the very first qualifying round happened.)
Thanks, man! This is really news to me, and now I don't feel so :( about the outcome. I still believe that the AKA team put on the better performance overall, so I was upset with many others that they didn't win, ...but they won $50K in scholarships, and I would assume (is it safe to assume :confused:) that all of the D9 received some partnership monies. So we're all winners. :confused: I guess.

I'd be really curious to see how that partnership money is spent by in our orgs.

Senusret I 02-24-2010 11:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jojapeach (Post 1901170)
I'd be really curious to see how that partnership money is spent by in our orgs.
Don't make me act ugly up in here. I know ours is already spent or at least somebody's got designs on it. :rolleyes:

ladygreek 02-25-2010 12:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by DrPhil (Post 1901059)
Sensitive young Bruhs need some wood.
Yes, but this isn't the place for intra-organizational squabbles. So you two kiss and make up.:)

DrPhil 02-25-2010 01:17 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1901190)
Yes, but this isn't the place for intra-organizational squabbles. So you two kiss and make up.:)
Chicken and brew? Go set it out, young Bruh.

DrPhil 02-25-2010 01:19 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1901171)
Don't make me act ugly up in here. I know ours is already spent or at least somebody's got designs on it. :rolleyes:
Whut be yo prob is?

dreamseeker 02-25-2010 02:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senusret I (Post 1901064)
The wood is good.












Giggity.
LOL

Quote:
Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1901058)
Come on Dr. Phil, leave your Bruh alone! :confused:
its always funny to see the assumptions ppl make of the username DrPhil. :D

ladygreek 02-25-2010 02:21 AM
Congrats to the AKAs for becoming co-first place winners of the Sprite Step Off.

ladygreek 02-25-2010 02:24 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamseeker (Post 1901249)
LOL



it's always funny to see the assumptions ppl make of the username DrPhil. :D
But it's not always funny when people play spoiler.

Oh and fixed that for you.

DrPhil 02-25-2010 10:05 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dreamseeker (Post 1901249)
its always funny to see the assumptions ppl make of the username DrPhil. :D
:confused: I'm a good Bruh. It's not like I'm selling Phil McGraw autographs on GC or something.

rhoyaltempest 02-25-2010 05:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ladygreek (Post 1901258)
Congrats to the AKAs for becoming co-first place winners of the Sprite Step Off.
You know you wrong...LOL!

acedawg00-02 02-25-2010 06:33 PM
Wow....LOL!

ladygreek 02-25-2010 06:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest (Post 1901451)
You know you wrong...LOL!
I am serious. They got $100K--yay!


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