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Originally posted by Discogoddess:
Soror AKA_Monet:
I agree with some of what you said, but I have to disagree that some sorors have beef with our sorority being affiliated with a gay men's fraternity. I have problems with Alpha Kappa Alpha being associated with ANY entity, through the duplication of our symbols, rituals and traditions. I'm not upset because these brothers are gay; I'm upset with ANYONE who would knowingly appropriate our symbols. And that was my understanding of the fraternity in question, because of the email message I addressed in a previous post.
The fact that we live in a Judeo-Christian society hasn't stopped some of the many changes we've seen in our sorority and black greekdom, so to me, we shouldn't try to be all high, mighty and righteous about the homosexuality aspect of this debate. Rather, we should stick to the real issue of respect: for others' hard work and the deep meaning they assign to the symbols and traditions which define their sorority/fraternity experience.
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Yes, the topic at hand is another organization incorporating our symbols sincere and rare. Yes, you are correct and I agree with you.
But are you really going to believe that every one of our Sorors are that open minded as you are?
Yes, changes have been made in a society that has historically oppessed the liberation of Afrikan minds.
But do you really believe that we are finished in this fight against oppression and this fight for our sovereign human rights? Of course not. As far as being me being pious, I stand for some basic truths that I hold self-evident, that all men are created equal that they should pursue life, LIBERTY and the pursuit of happiness. Whereas, most folks pursue life and happiness but do not understand what liberation means. Then again, are we truly free?
The fact is, the topic at hand is really these little brothers and sisters groups that we have which I understand is traditional at numerous colleges and maybe some graduate chapters. I have somewhat of an issue with utilization of our symbols in that aspect. But that is just me.
What I do not understand from you is why would you think I want to be "high and mighty" when we are the ones who are to be the leaders in the up and coming society? Who shall LEAD???