BET's Sorority Do's and Don't's
 

First of all, BET should stay out of the NPHC, period--they are notorious for that. I have witnessed it before. I doubt they got approval to post our shields on their site... Their reasons to post anything like this is beyond me.

I view it as telling them what kind of members my Sorority is looking for. I doubt they really reviewed all the D4 Sororities' membership requirements.

I also think it is missing the concept of the African American sorority movement. Although suggestions are to present this kind of information, i.e. high gpa and saying sober, these kinds of things should be seen as common sense!

My question, will BET donate anything to our International causes? Will they be donating to EAF? The Delta's water care campaign in Africa? The Zeta's Z-HOPE? The Sigma Gamma Rho's Africare programs?

Well here is the site...

::nodding my head on it all::

i dont understand BET at all. why is this their first order of business for Women's History Month?

Who wrote this? Is she even in a sorority (even if she were, she could only speak for her sorority--if even that)? Have the respective headquarters been contacted with regards to the use of our shields?

Booooooo BET!

especially since our crest is incorrect. :mad:

That is just skrait ugly... BET is notorious for doing things inappropriately with the NPHC affiliates... This might take another silent boycott again!

How in their right mind would they fathom thinking that anything like this is appropriate without contacting at least the NPHC HQ. Dayum!!!

Exactly! We. Are. >>>>>>>:eek:<<<<<<<<.

Thank you!!! >>>>>:mad:<<<<<.

That's turrible... it's not that hard to go to any of the NPHC Natl websites and at least find the crest. The author can't be Greek! :eek:

Our crest is not on our National website due to our Internet Guidelines; it shouldn't be on chapter or regional websites either. The only website is the NPHC HQ site; I surmise that they received special permission. In fact, BET appears to be violating our internet guidelines....then again, maybe that is why they used an incorrect one so that they are not 'technically' in violation...*sigh*.

And Tracy Stokes' name is just out there loud and proud.... This article is just in poor taste, not to mention using shields and symbols. These networks need to stop using us doggone it. *smh*

well do we keep leaving ourselves open to be used?

Touche, soRHOr. I'd love to see a defining, precedent-setting lawsuit that would teach these for-profit entities that our organizations are not just sitting around to be used at their convenience. You would think the large donation made to the MLK National Memorial Fund by the people behind "Stomp the Yard" would be enough of a wake up call. Even the debacle with Converse should be a lesson. But I guess not.

No. BET has pulled this BS before. So don't be shocked... The AKA's crest and sheild are NOT be used on non member related documents or websites either.

If it were me, I would expect a hefty payment in our International Non Profits and projects we support... :rolleyes:

:D (Ya'll can call me TT)

(sniff sniff) I smell lawsuit

That's possible...

Did anyone catch the "don't stay sober"? Stay sober is under the dont's. hehe it made me chuckle.

I did not even pick that up... :rolleyes: That is hilarious... :cool:

Shameful!!!

Though this is an issue that is deeply personal to the Greeks, it reflects a larger problem and that is that the entire Afro-American community is being used here (again). A better question would have been "Are you considering going to graduate school?" In fact, with the educational challenges we face, they should have simply asked “Are you considering going to college?” along with a prepared list of Do's and Don'ts that advise high school aged kids on how to get into and GRADUATE from a four-year university. This is BET, though, and its grip on what is going on in the black community has long since slipped away. Anything about black America that can be made profitable for them is used; they do it with BGLOs just as they do with HBCUs, not to mention our music, food, faith, and femininity as women. Your organizations can sue, and perhaps our universities too, but unfortunately virtually everything else remains vulnerable to defamation, misrepresentation and commercialization.

Well, I don't have an Afro, my husband has one--more like a shag, but I use Design relaxer, it is a preference. ;)

You are right on the rest of the bolded. Most of the Divine 9's icons are trademarked and require requests to use them outside beyond the membership. And since BET is using the incorrect icons, symbols and likened images regarding our organizations, they could have requested by our International Bodies, HQ, and NPHC representatives to ASK our permission to discuss anything related to membership.

The issue is how does one who is totally clueless pursue an alternative to recruitment based GLO for the NPHC? I think that kind discussion will arise separately with some level of transparency overtime. But for now, it is each individual organization's mandates per their website and other public documents.

All I can say is that it was a lot harder when I joined my Sorority than it is now...

Just out of curiosity, why do you say that?

Thou shall not wear jeans to Rush.

or flip-flops, house shoes, doo-rags/head scarves...

;) Search is your friend...

Thou shalt not be ready to club hop in ho dress to Rush...

Aw Gawd, somebody stab me.... :mad:

Not for nothing, I sort of appreciate this, at least they won't be totally clueless when they walk through the door....oh the stories I could tell. :mad:

Thou shalt not run up and ask for a recommendation letter; especially when I don't know you...:cool:

Thou shalt continually study all aspects of sorority life prior to membership!

Thou shalt strive to be of like mind...never exhibiting considerations deeper than those whom thou seeketh to emulate.

You need to read the AKA GC Guide and POWs. Search is your friend!!! :D

That is all I can say right now...

Thou shalt not ask me (a member) why I joined. I had my interview; get your ish together...

;) Corollary:

1)Thou shalt know throughout time, will come all knowledge of all things that will be revealest unto you at the twelveth hour. 2)Thus, membership hast its privileges for thy dearest secrets thus we are sentinel in regards to it. 3)Therefore I sayeth unto you who hast questions without searcheth knowledge and without seeketh truth standeth on the quickesth of sand...

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• Stay away from groups that refer to themselves as sisterhoods and wear paraphernalia, like fraternity sweethearts. Don't be caught in those organizations, or you can forget about being a part of a sorority.">

um.....so what about my Professional Music Fraternity...we are a co-education fraternity...and I am also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I pledged Mu Phi Epsilon, Professional Music Fraternity first.....the person who wrote this is an idiot.

GC Newbie
 

A GC DO: Post your initiating information in the appropriate thread.
A GC DON'T: skip the appropriate thread and dig up a post from thread from days gone by (I got Sworn in...)....it looks questionable.

BET is always out of line.

huh . . . she can't be greek

* Stay away from groups that refer to themselves as sisterhoods and wear paraphernalia, like fraternity sweethearts. Don't be caught in those organizations, or you can forget about being a part of a sorority.

BET gave some helpful info for people who are interested in joining a org. I wish I had read some of those tips when I was a freshman in school. Oh well, that is over and done with, and I'm off to Grad school and there's no use in me revisiting the past. :)

^^
Hence the reason why you posted in this forum. Riiiiiiggggghhhhhhttttt.

Uh... and your point? You lost me on that one! Never mind don't explain, because I'm not going to waste time arguing with someone with a funky attitude! Alright, peace.