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Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest
I don't see what you mean really. No NPHC org has insulted another NPHC org on GC that I've seen unless you're talking about the times certain members (who are usually not GC regulars and may also be perps) say things and in that case, the GC regulars will usually unite and take 'em down. As far as Michelle becoming an AKA, no NPHC member on GC that I've seen has a problem with this. Outside of GC there are all kinds of things being said, but again I'm sure that perps are responsible for some of it. Overall, I don't think anyone has a problem with her becoming an AKA. If AKA got to her first, the others (if they even planned to ask her) were too slow and that's just how it goes. We all work and socialize together so at the alumnae level at least, there isn't all this "rivalry" that people like to talk about. If Michelle becomes a member of AKA, we will all welcome her into the D9. In fact, members from all D9 organizations were present this week when AKA announced that Michelle would accept the invitation to join.
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I would direct your attention to the recent Sheryl Underwood thread for an example of what I am talking about(!) (and yes, I noticed that the dirt was NOT coming from GC regular Zetas) I've also noticed before - (and if I get more time, I'll try and look up examples) one member will accuse another GLO of being formed from rejects of their GLO, they have disputed the circumstances of their founding and argued that their group is more philanthropically active, insult another group as being or not being linked with another, etc. It's interesting that you note that this rivalry is talked about. I wonder where the perception is coming from, and why. It's intriguing from a PR perspective. I think Michelle's possible membership - especially if she really is active with all of the groups - could go a long way to counter it.
My experience with D9 is limited, so I honestly didn't know if this is just internet trash-talking, or if there is indeed animosity between some of the groups. I'm glad to learn that the groups do work together, and that any discussion of "rivalry" is overblown and without foundation.
The fact that there is even a discussion of whether or not Michelle should accept made me wonder. I hope she does go through with it, because win, lose, or draw, I think she will be in a postion to do a lot of good for all of the groups, and focus some media attention on all of the positive things the D9 is doing for their members and their communities.