I think that non-HBGLOs sould not *step* in the sense that NPHC groups do (ie cheerleaders, Perishing Rifles, etc). Imitation is not the sincerest form of flattery. However, it is a mockery when Blacks join non-HBGLOs but still want to 'show' like HBGLOs. My feeling is that you chose not to associate with a HBGLO so you have no priveledge (sp?) to the traditions we hold dear (ie stepping, calls, handsigns, etc).
However, I do not have a problem with non-NPHC HBGLOs stepping for exhibition in a NPHC-sponsored show. As long as they are identified as non-affiliated then I do not see a problem. After all, to me 'stepping' is a HBGLO tradition, not just NPHC.
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Originally posted by JayBEE!:
Why? may I ask? ....... Lets go to the real meat and cheese. I mean look at what we are doing. We are black people with white r heritage letters on our chest saying to white people don't do what we do. Deep Huh!
I could see your point if we were hollaring "Zulu!!!" and then they were trying to do the same. But we're professing black/greek heritage but frowning on greek/black heritage. As a black man, I consider it flattering that they think enough of it to try to perform the act. Because when it comes right down to it, everybody knows what culture it came from. I really can't see it being taking from our culture. It's not and shouldn't be that sacred a black object.
What do you think?
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