I ask again, BLACK GREEKS
 

where is this so-called UNITY? Those of you who did not like the idea that one could not see other groups working together for a so and so week. Who are you collaborating with, what leadership role can YOU or have you taken on?

All of the people who claim to be SOOOOOOOOO unified and sooooooooo well aware of ABCD all the way to Z, where is it?

I sure do not see ANY UNITY on these boards. Is it out in your respective communities, where you are working with ALL members of the D9? Do you feel that you should only practice unity in the "real world" and not in cyberspace with your "brothers and sisters"?

OR, ARE PEOPLE MERELY TALKIN' OUT THE SIDE OF THEIR NECKS?

:confused:

Again, I ask, cause I sure don't see it....

Re: I ask again, BLACK GREEKS
 

aka2d91,
UNITY STARTS WITH YOU!

I don't think its about boasting (or posting) about who you are working with to prove you are interested in the unification of our people. I am sure many on these boards who are in BGLOs or not in BGLOS can point to a situation where they worked with "so called nontraditional" work or leisure situational settings at some point in time. But, If you are looking for ways to brainstorm on ideas on how to move forward in an enviroment and spirit of unification for "PAN" defined as ALL, we have potential for dialogue.

You stated in so many words or posts rather you really could care less about such an issue. In a word, your personal spin just shouted "APATHETIC" .

Main Entry: ap·a·thet·ic
Pronunciation: "a-p&-'the-tik
Function: adjective
Date: 1744
1 : having or showing little or no feeling or emotion : SPIRITLESS
2 : having little or no interest or concern : INDIFFERENT
synonym see IMPASSIVE
- ap·a·thet·i·cal·ly /-ti-k(&-)lE/ adverb

I am not sure where you are going in this thread or where you would like to see this thread go, given the spirit in which you started and ended this very post. Maybe I have misinterpreted the tone of your post. You may not be apathetic. This is only one person's opinion. ;) But I cannot in good consciousness continue to reply to your post about UNITY without telling you what I really think.

With all things being relative, if you really feel the NPHC serves no real purpose and you could care less, stick to your guns. You are entitled to your opinions and certainly you are entitled to express your feelings...regardless if I perceive them as shortsighted and insular.

Carry on people...this was merely a station ID. ;)

We're all infected
 

Lack of Unity is a Virus that has infected Black people since the beggining of Slavery.....
Its only natural that the disease spread to members of the D9.

I am a Blackman before I am a member of Anything! Our differences don't pose a threat to each other....they enhance each other. When you shine...I shine. Most people don't understand this. Some who understand it, don't believe it. More so, many don't LIVE IT. This problems is way bigger than NPHC organizations...I think it's getting better though

UNITY BEGINS WITH EACH PERSON, I'M SURE YOU MEANT "YOU" IN THE GENERAL SENSE.


I have never said that I was MISS UNITY THIS, MISS UNITY THAT. I don't complain if someone posts here or there. I don't complain if folks choose to post in a Pre or post this "site".:rolleyes:
I thought this was GC, not WW2002! :eek:


I'm not trying to nor have I EVER waved the banner for "unity". Don't bother me, I won't bother you; we can coexist...

I'm not on here babbling and slyly suggesting that a certain percentage of posts refer to this or refer to that.

I don't claim that I am sooooooo aware of ALL the blah, blah ,blah of another organization. Frankly, it's none of MY business.

What I do and will continue to do is uplift Alpha Kappa Alpha. If you don't like it... :confused: I hope one would uplift his or her own.

If you are a poo poo, uplift poo poo to the highest, what moo moo is doing is IRRELEVANT.

This isn't about me. This is about those waving their UNITY banner and questioning the goings on around GC, while at the same time, not showing ANY element of UNITY.

:confused:

Where I'm going with this is IF THERE IS SO MUCH UNITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS WHO CLAIM THAT THEY ARE SO PRO-UNITY, AND ANTI-DIVISION, ANTI-RIVALRY, and the like, yet CANNOT COMPREHEND WHY INDIVIDUALS OF ORGANIZATIONS OR NOT POST THE WAY THEY POST,where they post, when they post, then why all of the displays of ANIMOSITY, INSECURITY, ATTACKS, ETC here on GC?



:confused:

Things that make you go, hmmmm?
 

I meant YOU and YOU are a part of US in the general sense. Its not a personal attack. I have not made any accusations regarding a lack of unity by any specific group. But there seemed to be concensus of a small collective group that seemed to share the same group think. Perhaps it was a coincidence.

BTW, I hardly think anyone knocks you for uplifting your sorority. I think its fair to say we all are interested in upliftment for our respective organiZations.

I kept re-reading your last statement. I am not following the logic. I never made the claim "IF THERE IS SO MUCH UNITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS WHO CLAIM THAT THEY ARE SO PRO-UNITY, AND ANTI-DIVISION, ANTI-RIVALRY (Where is the claim) , and the like, yet CANNOT COMPREHEND WHY INDIVIDUALS OF ORGANIZATIONS OR NOT POST THE WAY THEY POST,where they post, when they post, then why all of the displays of ANIMOSITY, INSECURITY, ATTACKS, ETC here on GC?

I quoted you because I simply did not understand the logical sequence of your statement. Do you mean, 'if there is so much unity then why do people attack others here on GC?'

My answer to my above question is many are just plain ignorant...others live very insular lives and will never be able to appreciate the good in others (other groups)...so they treat everyone else act like they are beneath them to show they are superior. This approach usually indicates a greater need for security in ones personal life. Attacks and animosity are usually symptomatic of a greater personal issue. There is probably nothing anyone on GC can do to solve the personal attacks and animosity arena...considering what I have witnessed is PERSONAL...and has less to do with anything of any real significance.

We can all commit to being or trying to be more aware and work on being open to unification...for there is a greater purpose and need for OUR people to put down the petty rivalries etc.

My interpretation of what has been said regarding the "unity posting or lack thereof" in contrast to what you have said is "WE" in the "US", OUR " "you included" sense need to consider the need for unification.

Moving forward I am making a call to action for those who are interested in unity. If you are not interested...fine...DO YOU.

And again...
With all things being relative, if you still feel the NPHC serves no real purpose and you could care less... you are entitled to your opinions and certainly you are entitled to express your feelings...regardless if I perceive them as shortsighted and insular.

Carry on people...this was merely ANOTHER :p station ID.

Ummmm, I guess I will test the waters! I certainly support every BGLO and know that each organization serves for the betterment of our people. However, I must agree as a collective we do not tend to partner with those that are not in our organization. For example, In my area it was recommended that BGLO jointly build a community center that would have office and meeting space. Each org. would have an office and could utilize the facility. The debate over who would run the center and all the other drama prevented the PAN from achieving this opportunity. Now we have every org. raising money to build facilities all over town. Members are complaining about the individual cost that is taxed to them. As a result of the lack of the PAN's unity, a local church purchased a movie theatre and renovated the facility. This church now has the first black owned meeting facility in the city and stands to make beacoup bucks.

While we recognize the differences in each BGLO we SHOULD also celebrate organizations other than our own because ultimately the work of each BGLO benefits our community. If XYZ has a barbecue plate sale - purchase a plate. If there is a Diamond and Pearls party - get your groove on!

On the flip side, there will always be a competitive spirit among BGLO. However, we must differentiate the time for the business of our community and the time to call upon competitive spirits.

LHM (lawd ham mercy)
 

Who would manage the center...easily solved question if you determine who had the best skill set to do so. Operate from the place of setting up a good old fashioned business plan . Create an interview process and make the determination based on skills...minus affiliation. Contracts, Operations Manuals, all of that good stuff is sooooo important when you talk about setting up a business venture. I hope you all try to build the center again.

On a personal/business note for example, if the current composition of an NPHC chapter consist of 2 CPA.s..and neither is my Soror and my Soror wants to be the treasurer...SORRY Soror, my support goes behind one of the CPAs!

The End :p

As this is a public board, one can post; however, if sentiments are not applicable then why respond?

The purpose of the thread is to get some dialogue going. Instead of evading the issue, bring it to the light and DISCUSS.

SFs in training;), I hope you realize that what has gone on this week among members of the BGLO is REAL. There are imperfections among MEMBERS of ALL of our organizations. Please do not let the actions of a few deter you from what you want, it's not all negative and nasty. Remember to take the high road and never stoop to the levels of those who seek to steal your joy. Regardless of your choices, ensure that YOU remain the best YOU that YOU can be. Whatever your decisions are, hold on to them. Always voice your concern, never let another ONE serve as your sounding board or speak for you. You have your OWN voice, USE IT! You are ONLY accountable to one person, and it isn't a mortal woMAN. In the end, you will be able to look yourself in the mirror and like what you see. ;) :D



THE END!

I am not a greek yet, however, I do agree there does need to be more Greek unity. I know at my school the chapters are so seperated at times it's almost like they hate each other.

that's unfortunate
 

Hopefully, this thread has opened your eyes to the bigger picture in your quest for membership. BTW, I doubt very seriously the chapters actually "hate":p each other...maybe a little over the top in their competitive mode...hate is a very strong word.

Thank you sister for stepping up to the plate and stating your piece. Alpha just wants to show love baby. And your remarks were spoken like a true Lady, Black Woman, AKA.

I just want to say that the NPHC is wonderful at my school and in my eyes...as the DIVINE 9...WE do the same things...In different colors:)