Sorhors and Sisterfriends,
I read Ms. Taylor's In the Spirit and I must say that her statements about sororal and fraternal organizations remaining silent about abuses to women is not exactly correct. Members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority take a stand against violence, discrimination, hatred, etc. everytime we complete a national, regional, or local community service project to uplift women, children, men and families in communities that need our assistance. I realize that we are all living in a time where it really isn't safe for anyone to walk the streets at night or to take a trip to an area that might be a hot spot because of the long history of religious, economic, and political differences. Moreover, there is only so much any organization can do for a particular community or race.
Sometimes women, particularly young women, have to help themselves. For example, I don't understand why a beautiful, intelligent, and healthy young lady would dance, take of her clothes and act a fool in some of these extremely stereotypical rap videos. Reinforcing these rappers' ideologies about women being female dogs and garden tools. I can't help it that they (anyone walking around blaming society for all of their problems) grew up on the mean streets fighting to stay alive or feeling the need to get to the top while exploiting others. I understand that they are hurting but da#$ do they have to hurt others in the process by displaying that type of degrading artform to the general public. And I really can't understand why these women would let some of these low-down rappers violate and abuse them for the almighty dollar. I would think that they (young ladies) would have some since of pride and respect for themselves to not allow record companies and recording artist to use and abuse them for any amount of money.
These are just a few of my comments! What are some yours?
Serioussigma22
