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Originally posted by ChaosDST
Because I clearly stated (although I don't use the term sell-out, I used it ONLY after someone else did) that we are to be true to OURSELVES and our culture (whatever that may mean to each INDIVIDUAL) BEFORE we seek to extend ourselves to others. This goes for ANYONE...not just Blacks. In terms of membership in our organizations, we cannot offer the organizations anything if we are not aware of ourselves.
Lastly, I don't want to discuss non-minorities in the NPHC. That's a whole new discussion which I CHOOSE not to discuss on GC for various reasons.
I see your $19.20 on this matter, but none of these comments (in the context of this discussion) TRULY pertain to you...since you are in the NPHC (for whatever reasons you chose).
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Alright, I'm really trying to understand this -- I'm not being sarcastic, nor am I trying to stir up controversy where there is none....
Who ultimately decides when a person has been "true" to himself or herself? Is there a certain... quota (for lack of a better word) that one has to fill before it is decided that a person is being "true"? Isn't it possible that there are myriad versions of the truth? Is there a standard level of awareness? Is that level based on an American standard? I'm an American living in Canada, and I've learned that Canadian "Blackness" is a bit different from American "Blackness". Which is more authentic?
If I hadn't joined an NPHC organization, would my opinions be more suspect? The letters I wear across my chest and the Zeta light in my heart (or the Delta light in yours) isn't a fair representation of who a person is. For all you know, I could be singlehandedly trying to overturn all affirmative action legislation and any social programs set aside to serve minority communities -- I'm
not, but my Greek affiliation is not and should not be used to judge my level of committment to Black communities.
And yes, ChaosDST - I have read all of your posts in this thread. I only chose to comment on something that stuck out at me.