Like I said before, I am not done with this topic yet!
I did not delete it because it is a question that should be discussed.
I am only 2 years old in Sigma but 38 in life. When I was in school I never met a Sigma. I was in Ohio and I saw a few at Ohio State. When I came back home to DC I HAD to do my research on all 4 out of curiousity because our organizations are a part of Black History. I don't understand for the life of me how someone can become a member of one and still don't know jack about the others.
I NEVER met a Sigma lady until I sought out the grad chapters in my areas and started attending their events. Did that stop me from being interested because PEOPLE DON'T KNOW WHO WE ARE? NO!! I didn't become a member to be recognized. I am recognized wherever I go because of who I am and was before Sigma Gamma Rho. I am a smart, proud, pretty lady who repRHOsents!
So to answer Soror's question about "Why is that?" it helps to know our history. For any other Soror who is asking that same question, spend sometime with older Sorors -- those who have 40, 50 years in the sisterhood and still active. There is a wealth of knowledge in that "oral history" if you just listen.
It's not about steppin, it's not about being recognized. This sisterhood was founded by schoolteachers and in our early years the majority of our members were teachers. Think about it, the nature of the profession calls you to be somewhat reserved, composed, conservative and not "OUT" to be seen and known. I think that this might answer the question as to why we are not as well known.
DSTillmatic, most of my sorors that I know are not worried about who knows us. Like you said what matters is that those whom we serve know us.
I'm done with this. (for now
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