This is an interesting question, Soror! I am one of those old fashioned, southern Sorors (Mississippi native) who is all about Coleman Love. However, I pledged in Ohio, and up here many Sorors stand firmly by the protocol that says that we have no bond or official sibling relationship with Omega Psi Phi.
Shortly after I crossed, my chapter advisor and one of my Bigs "told me off" when I was telling them how much love the bruhs at a nearby school had shown me when they found out I'd just crossed. I told them that the bruhs were caling me "soror" and giving me tight hugs; basically both my advisor and my Big told me that I have no respect for Delta if I let someone who is not a Delta call me "Soror." They also told me that it was ridiculous of me to let some Ques disrespect me by hugging on me! I took heed to their comments, knowing that they were just looking out for the best interest of a neo. Still, I ultimately made the decision to keep tradition alive by giving and receiving Coleman Love wherever I go. Besides, having studied five LONG years of Latin, I know that "soror" simply means "sister." And I'd like to think that I am deemed a sister by every black man and woman in this world!
This is an issue for Deltas everywhere, and I know it has bothered many of our Omega brothers who, like me, see the Que-Delta bond as a way of greek life. We know we're not constitutionally bound, but we do it out of tradition-- it's one of the very few positive traditions we have left since pledging has gone so out-of-wack. In my opinion it is harmless, but many sorors think it's wrong. Those of us who don't are often scorned or looked down on by those sorors who have a problem with it.
Fact is, we won't always agree on every little greek detail about our organizations. I am just happy when we agree to join together and carry out our goals and missions, virtues and oaths for the good of the communities we serve. Both the members fo Delta Sigma Theta AND the members of Omega Psi Phi have done an EXCELLENT job of that, and that's all that REALLY matters! I have nothing but MAD LOVE for the Sorors who aren't with that Coleman Love thang, but trust me when I say "OOP-ROO" forever and always!
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Pi Kappa, SP97
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