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Ummmm, I guess I will test the waters! I certainly support every BGLO and know that each organization serves for the betterment of our people. However, I must agree as a collective we do not tend to partner with those that are not in our organization. For example, In my area it was recommended that BGLO jointly build a community center that would have office and meeting space. Each org. would have an office and could utilize the facility. The debate over who would run the center and all the other drama prevented the PAN from achieving this opportunity. Now we have every org. raising money to build facilities all over town. Members are complaining about the individual cost that is taxed to them. As a result of the lack of the PAN's unity, a local church purchased a movie theatre and renovated the facility. This church now has the first black owned meeting facility in the city and stands to make beacoup bucks.
While we recognize the differences in each BGLO we SHOULD also celebrate organizations other than our own because ultimately the work of each BGLO benefits our community. If XYZ has a barbecue plate sale - purchase a plate. If there is a Diamond and Pearls party - get your groove on!
On the flip side, there will always be a competitive spirit among BGLO. However, we must differentiate the time for the business of our community and the time to call upon competitive spirits.
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