[redblackdelta]

First of all, I never thought I would be considered "Old School" until a neo at work (maybe I am old school because I always think of folks after me as neos) told me that fifteen years in Delta makes me older whether I like it or not. Having said that, here's the point.

Stepping back in the day was never a reason to pledge. If someone dared just to step, it was usually obvious and the person never made the process at all. Sure, prior to pledging, my friends and I oohed and ahhed at probate and step shows, but they didn't draw us in. We were interested in the organizations themselves, their visions and goals, and their impact on the community. Stepping was the rite of passage that happpened at the end. It was a privilege reserved for fraternity and sorority members only.

Now step teams are everywhere, high schools, middle schools and churches. I know, I know, it's positive, it's reinforcing teamwork, it's nice to watch, but if Sally drives a car at 14 and goes to senior prom at 15 what's left to enjoy at the end?
So when a film depicts a step show as the highlight of the fraternal year I have a problem. It is insult to injury when the pledge process is based on potential stepmasters! Then, to avoid litigation from Delta you turn my letters around???

I'm sorry, I do my best to patronize black films, but this one will not get a dime from me.