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Originally posted by 12dn94dst:
Alright RM,
Some of us have told you reasons why there is tension among NPHC groups and APO/GSS. From what I've seen, you don't have any real answers to our concerns because you haven't seen or heard about most of the things to which we're referring. Nothing has been said to back up your claim/concern that the tension is racially motivated. In addition, there have been members of the 25/52 family that have said, essentially, "this is a new one on me." So, my question to you is what is your point & what do you plan to do with the information gathered here?
Just wondering.
Kel
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Answer to Question #1: My point is (assuming your previous statements are true), that I should not, nor any 25/52 folx should be approached by any NPHCer to hear complaints about colors, signs, boots, canes, brands, or any other superficial stuff. If you feel those things make up your true identity as a GLO, you are IMHO a sad example of what a fraternity/sorority member is like. What makes your identity should be the fruits you bear (read: what you contribute to the community).
I am not saying the tension is racially motivated, I am saying that the tension is due to a dividing line between who is in NPHC and who isn't. Several posts on this thread made that very clear.
Answer to Question #2: I want to see based on this small bit of feedback if our current National Membership & Extension Chair will resubmit a letter to the 7 NPHC orgs who did not respond initially--see initial post for details (The administrations for those orgs has probably changed and we could get better feedback this time around), and the remaining two orgs we can use their responses to bring them up to speed with what's going on.
Million dollar question to you, Kelli: If you say that no tension exists, does that mean that 25/52 will be treated equally as NPHC orgs in all aspects, except we can't vote or hold office at NPHC function?
The response(s) to this question will be where the rubber meets the road.
RM
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