"Corporate-ology" or Brotherhood?

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. It comes as no surprise when one who knows of the history, potential, strength, and power of the Blackman more especially when coupled with brotherhood that ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. along with other facets of BLACK FRATERNALISM is indeed great. The Jewels obviously recognized this. There is so much ample talent from various backgrounds of ALPHADOM. Which is more important? There are brothers who are the embodiment of "corporate life" and there are brothers who are from different spectrums. Have you observed the fraternity moving more toward the "corporate" mindset? What is your opinion/view? By far am I to imply that the "BUSINESS OF ALPHA" is to be taken slightly, but a number of brothers truly believe there needs to be less reliance on "MICROnizing" Alpha Brotherhood. One of the most important parts of our conventions is seemingly forgotten and has been diminished to nearly null and void. RITUAL WORKSHOPS are a must for our conventions! Whereas there are brothers who enjoy the March of Dimes, and other workshops/presentations I truly PLEAD to the brotherhood that the RITUAL be given just as much (actually more) credence and time than "wealth building" workshops. I respect my fellow Kellogg, Harvard, and Wharton School of Business Brothers and the "agenda/decision" makers who schedule various topics and workshops at conventions for surely they are to be given their "props" for their splendid credentials. I am just a humble servant who works in a different career endeavor, but I am an ALPHA TOO! Brothers, what is your take/viewpoint about OUR brotherhood? Have you noticed a significant change or emphasis on the BROTHERHOOD becoming too dependent on the "Corporate" way of life? The "European" corporate way of life insofar as principles differs greatly from the "AFRIKAN" way of life. The Jewels were a derivative of such. Agree/Disagree? Can ALPHA BROTHERHOOD be replaced by CORPORATEHOOD? I hope not! Brothers, can we reconnect to our various communities more especially the inner-cities throughout this racist country and combat "Psychoamnesia" and self-hate? What do you think The Jewels would say were they to witness the dilemna of our present day fate insofar a BLACK PEOPLE? The dilemna is best reflective of a BROTHERHOOD & OTHERHOOD. Can both function together over the course of the next 100 years? What will be the impact of ALPHA? Will ALPHA be transformed into a defunct operative/speculative organization that "GRANTS and GIVES" membership to individuals who wake up when they so choose and decide, "well I have my MBA, six-figure income, well paid-for house, and though I do not really get into that Black militant stuff, I guess I might join Alpha. Afterall, I don't have anything else to do and I am bored. I wasn't down with fraternities when I was in college. I want people to know I am a superKKKnegro. I am not worried about dealing with anyone who is not like me, because as long as I pay some chump change to be given a membership card and buy my life membership I am not going to get involved with college brothers and other brothers. As long as I "got mine" is what matters the most to me." Brothers, a HOUSE DIVIDED surely shall FALL! Do you believe there to be division in the house? What can be done? What shall be done? When, where, how? Ptah-Hotep.