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First, I did read this entire thread and pledged DST Spring '91 so please don't interrupt, just let Mama get two words in.
I was excited about the step show and MTV coverage because this is the first time since 1992 that D9 organizations were allowed to perform in our letters (please find threads about Stomp the Yard to know a little of our copyright infringement drama). I loved that alumnae chapters scurried to help collegiates score mounting service hours. It was clearly marketed as a D9 event. I even remembered wondering if frats like Sigma Phi Rho and other non D9, predominantly African American orgs would be able to step.
So....
Being around long enough to witness the cultural theft and rendering down of every other African American art form, I knew who'd win the show upon the first pilot. I hoped it wouldn't be so, but some things are formulaic that way.

There was a post about when do other cultures feel flattered. As an American Indian/African American mixedblood, I'll dare speak for all American Indians and say "NEVER". Flatter me by upholding treaty rights, slaying Indian mascots and asking what I am before assuming I speak Spanish. My African ancestors will never be flattered by Taiwanese imported Kente and superficial "Unity" steps or step shows. If NPC orgs want to unify with D9 orgs, pick a corner in South Dallas, South Philly, Harlem, South Central L.A., the or South Side of Chicago (hmm, see a trend) and do the grass root community service we do. Check writing is nice, but a day in a women's shelter goes so much further.

What's to come of all this? Perhaps Sprite and MTV will rethink their profit methods, but judging by The Jersey Shore, that won't happen too soon. I'm sure we can expect UC San Diego's Pi Kappa Alpha dressed up as Bruhs next year, planning on "bringing it". If and when that happens maybe folks will see that a post racial America does not exist.