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Originally posted by ZETA_ACE2003
As far as BGLOs, there are many things that are similiar from the purpose of the organizations to programs put on in the community. My point about these two organizations is why profess to be so different and take pride in not being a BGLO when everything you do is reminiscent of them.

I see your point, and it's a valid one. There could be any variety of reasons why the organziations chose to adopt certain traditions. Maybe the genesis of the organization is different than its goals today? Maybe their desire to be different than BGLOs revolved around missions and goals rather than "traditions?" Maybe they were looking at other worldwide traditions to adopt (military, Africanism, etc). that are similar to some of the traditions of BGLOs but not with the intent of "mimicing" BGLO traditions? Maybe the individual local fellowships adopted the traditions on the campus. NPHC groups are not the only ones to do the traditions we do, although we have tended to be the most visible.

In short, I don't know. I suppose that a member of either group would be best qualified to speak on the topic.