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Originally posted by PhDiva
Tony,
It is a matter of perspective but I hope that my post did not come across with the insinuation that I thought D9 orgs. as elitist. What I was trying to do was to say that there is a place for all organizations and sometimes individuals and/or groups that are older tend to be dismissive of the utility of newer groups. If I implied that I thought these organizations were elitist that certainly was not my intent. I have family members in D9 organizations and they provide useful service to the community and to the members who are part of these organizations. My concern is about opening our arms to embrace other organizations to fulfill different people's needs. There isn't a singular Black Greek experience and one organization can't meet the needs for everyone and shouldn't even try in my opinion.
And there were some comments about the utility of these newer organizations which to me implies questioning their right to exist. I could be wrong...I don't have all the answers but I am hopeful that Black people in BGLO's or not will come to understand that we all have something useful to offer and to not tear someone down simply because the idea is new.
PhDiva
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PhDiva,
No offense taken here. Welcome to GC (I shoulda said that yesterday), kick off your shoes and stay awhile. While I hear your contention that "sometimes individuals and/or groups that are older tend to be dismissive of the utility of newer groups" there is simply an equally valid contention that some who may bring such charges have personal agendas stemming from personal situations. It's an ever-moving target. To some we will just never do "enough." No earthly person can do "enough." But I've yet to hear any D9 org, or D9 member here, say we have or that others can't help.
The 120 or so D9ers who regularly post (and a lot of non-affilliated friends who post here and put lots of community work) here talk often about things our chapters and orgs do, but none of us can really speak accurately to the D9's collective impact nationally or internationally. By that same token, those who stand outside and criticize, surely speak from even a less informed point of view. Sure, they have a right to suggest we're dismissive, and some D9ers may agree. But those of us who don't agree, and who do the work, equally have the right to set the record straight against such criticism. I think that's what you're reading, rather vigorously I'll admit, in this thread.
again, welcome to GC.
