Alpha Phi Alpha pt2

[Guardian1]

Hello, My GC Peope

As you all may know I would like to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. In addition, I was wondering what kind of questions should I ask the brothers about the organization, without being disrespectful.

[Professor]

We are not going to provide information for you. I suggest that you research the history of our beloved APhiA. Be resourceful - use web searches - go the library - pm an individual if all fails.

Good Luck in your Quest!

[#2 Cool Breeze]

A wise man once told me, "Alpha doesn't seek men...men seek Alpha!" Therefore I would suggest that you take it upon yourself to find out what you want to know...do research, however, I would also encourage you to talk to some brothers...I mean if you are already on that level with them...don't befriend someone just because they are an Alpha or any other organization that you may be interested in. I believe that after you do your research, you will see why we are apart of the greatest fraternity on the planet....

[CBDZS]

Originally posted by Divine Nine
Brothers,

It is within the right of any person interested in our fraternity to ask questions. I constantly hear the tired words of "research" or "discretion" or "respect" in response to such inquiries. Nonsense. You are a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., but you are not a god. You may be, and should be approached about any aspect of Alpha Phi Alpha. You are a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and by that very aspect, a "servant" of the African American community. If a member of that African American community wants information about our organization, you should be ABLE (and not all our brothers are) and willing to provide that information. That is step number one for any prospective attempting to research our organization. There is nothing, written or oral, that says that we have a tradition that doesn't allow us to discuss our goals, our aspirations, or what we look for in prospective men for our organization. By turning our back, and saying things such as Alpha doesn't seek, men seek Alpha, we continue to grow less and less relevant in the very community we seek to serve. Think about that the next time you attempt to feel superior to someone not a member of our glorious fraternity.

Bro. Lawrence C. Ross, Jr.
author: The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities.

This should be posted in a couple of other fourms I have read. Some people really forget they were GDI's before they joined their organizations. People get really nasty when they get those 3 letter.

[BigBoy]

You should ask the brothers questions, because that is why they are their. Do your homework, but don't be fragile. Alpha's(are though we are the beginning) are not God, so be respectful but no afraid.