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WOW...first off, let me say this: My mother and her sister (My auntie) are an AKA and an SGRho, and my Mother (the AKA) would never tolerate such ridiculous behavior from her fellow Sorority Sister. My Mama is the type that wouldve pulled that young woman aside and educated her about the true meaning of Greek Unity. I am so sorry to hear that you two experienced that. These kinds of instances make it much harder for the BGLO orgs to remain relevant, and continue legacies. As far as history goes, I did a bit of research on SGRho, and AKA (although I know a lot from my Mom), just for the purposes of answering your question. I found a RICH history between them both! And My mother always goes out to SGRho events, supports their programs, and does a lot to support my Aunts chapter. Believe it or not, she's slightly more active with the SGRhos then she is with her local AKA chapter (she'd kill me if she knew I said that, lol!). SGRho was the ONLY black sorority not founded on a black campus! That's simply amazing! They were founded in the midst of the Klu Klux Klan no less! And AKA was the first sorority to make a name for themselves when black people were not allowed into white orgs. These two sisterhoods both have a rich and strong history, and all of their members should be, and are proud! I always hear my Aunt say that she sprinkles disrespectful people with "Royal Blue and Gold Poodle dust", and keeps it moving. She's really a great woman, and so is my Mommie! So the point of all this is that stereotypes abound, and it is sad. Just the way we as black people have been stereotyped for years. That AKA who says SGRho means nothing to the NPHC needs a serious history lesson. SGrho, AKA, ZPhiB, and DST are where it's at. The upper crust of black society, the top black professionals, make up those groups! No disrespect to anyone, but tell your AKA friend to spend some time researching and respecting other orgs. period. But part of me wonders if she was so bold to speak that way in public, to someone she did not know, where is she getting that mentality. Is it prevelant in her chapter? My Auntie always says it takes a strong woman to plan and go the hardest route, or the road considered "less followed", although I don't think SGrho is less followed, I understand what she means.
What you experienced is sad and wrong. That's the point of the message.
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