1987?

[lulutnl3]

I have a question. I thought ZPhiB/Phi Beta Sigma were the only connection with GLOs in the NALFO.
But I heard that in 1987 Delta Sigma Theta introduced stepping to Lambda Theta Nu by inviting them to step on a unity stroll. http://www.lambdathetanu.org/culture/stepping.html

I know in Florida the FIRM Fam is big, but are there any places that this unknown bond is elaborated on? I thought it was interesting and fascinating.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by lulutnl3

I have a question. I thought ZPhiB/Phi Beta Sigma were the only connection with GLOs in the NALFO.
But I heard that in 1987 Delta Sigma Theta introduced stepping to Lambda Theta Nu by inviting them to step on a unity stroll. http://www.lambdathetanu.org/culture/stepping.html

I know in Florida the FIRM Fam is big, but are there any places that this unknown bond is elaborated on? I thought it was interesting and fascinating.

I guess I don't see what the big deal is. BGLOs have relationships with other frats and sororities on many campuses. Delta is no exception. Inviting someone to step 22 years ago is hardly a "bond." What is the relationship today?

Oh and what is the FIRM Fam?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Inviting someone to step 22 years ago is hardly a "bond." What is the relationship today?

The relationship is so strong today that, off the top of my head, I don't know what Lambda Theta Nu is and don't know if I've ever had a significant interaction with one.

Ohhhhh Ohhhhh Ohhhhh...we used to be real close with the Sigma Chis on the yard and had programs and social events with them. We were close as individuals and chapters. Does that mean there's an organizational bond and other Deltas and Sigma Chis should know what the hell it's about?

[Psi U MC Vito]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Oh and what is the FIRM Fam?

IIRC the FIRM Fam is Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Lambda Beta.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Psi U MC Vito

IIRC the FIRM Fam is Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Lambda Beta.

Also known as "A Bunch of Foolishness, Inc."

[5Knowledge1913]

I agree w/ Soror LadyGreek. Since stepping isn't even a necessary part of any of our organizations, from inviting another group to step would connect in no more than the time it took to do the show!

You are correct that Zeta and Sigma have been and remain the only two BGLO's bound to each other.

Please do not confuse Delta reaching out to another organization as creating a particular "bond" and I hardly find this fact about this stepshow "interesting and fascinating."

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by 5Knowledge1913

Please do not confuse Delta reaching out to another organization as creating a particular "bond" and I hardly find this fact about this stepshow "interesting and fascinating."

LOL. Exactly. Even if stepping was a necessary part of our organizations. BGLOs have helped each other with steps and stepshows for years. Those are all "bonds" in a general BGLO sense.

This is the only excitement on Delta Avenue?

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by 5Knowledge1913

I agree w/ Soror LadyGreek. Since stepping isn't even a necessary part of any of our organizations, from inviting another group to step would connect in no more than the time it took to do the show!

You are correct that Zeta and Sigma have been and remain the only two BGLO's bound to each other.

Please do not confuse Delta reaching out to another organization as creating a particular "bond" and I hardly find this fact about this stepshow "interesting and fascinating."

And there are Zetas and Sigma that will dispute this.

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

And there are Zetas and Sigma that will dispute this.

That sucks.

[5Knowledge1913]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

That sucks.

Agreed!

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

That sucks.

After reading FW's post, I had to come back and ask why does it suck that some Zeta Phi beta Sigmas do not say they are "bounded" to SLGB? There is no official bond same as with the Omegas and us. And there are Deltas who will not claim a relationship.

Remember for many of us old school, the reason for what "relationship" there is was not known until ISOS came out. It was instead a matter of personal preference mainly pushed by the Omegas. Shoot on some campuses the "relationship" was with the Kappas, because of the shared colors.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

After reading FW's post, I had to come back and ask why does it suck that some Zeta Phi beta Sigmas do not say they are "bounded" to SLGB? There is no official bond same as with the Omegas and us. And there are Deltas who will not claim a relationship.

Remember for many of us old school, the reason for what "relationship" there is was not known until ISOS came out. It was instead a matter of personal preference mainly pushed by the Omegas. Shoot on some campuses the "relationship" was with the Kappas, because of the shared colors.

When you said "And there are Zetas and Sigma that will dispute this," because you quoted a post that was just about the Sigmas and Zetas (not the FIRM), it looked like you were saying that there are Zetas and Sigmas who will dispute their own bond with each other.

Anyway, when my mom first met one of my Omega mentors when I was 17, he called her Soror, and she smiled but was like "wtf is he talking about?"

[lulutnl3]

Originally Posted by 5Knowledge1913

You are correct that Zeta and Sigma have been and remain the only two BGLO's bound to each other.

Please do not confuse Delta reaching out to another organization as creating a particular "bond" and I hardly find this fact about this stepshow "interesting and fascinating."

About the Zetas and Sigmas, I meant being connected to Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Lambda Beta.

Firm Fam = First Inter-Racially Mixed Family

NALFO = National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations

And I guess I find it interesting because growing up in So Cal there is a lot of tension between Latinos and Blacks. I understand that stepping isn't a main focun in sororities, but I thought it is interesting to see that Delta Sigma Theta TAUGHT Lambda Theta Nu how to step and is instrumental in that part. The sorority was founded in 1986, so it wasn't like inviting any regular sorority into a unity step. They helped create the idea of stepping and how to into this new sorority at the time.

[Finer Woman10-A-91]

Originally Posted by lulutnl3

About the Zetas and Sigmas, I meant being connected to Sigma Lambda Gamma and Sigma Lambda Beta.

Firm Fam = First Inter-Racially Mixed Family

NALFO = National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations

...

I have been a very active Zeta for nearly 19 years...and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is not affiliated with NALFO...nor are we officially or unofficially part of ANY group called the FIRM FAM.

Please stop using the term...

[BluPhiCrew]

Originally Posted by Finer Woman10-A-91

I have been a very active Zeta for nearly 19 years...and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is not affiliated with NALFO...nor are we officially or unofficially part of ANY group called the FIRM FAM.

Please stop using the term...

Soror, I have to respectfully disagree with you on this one. Although unofficial, some members of the 4 stated orgs do acknowledge the FIRM Fam. Where I'm from, we call them our cousins because one of their founders is indeed our brother. We have nothing but love and respect for them because of our connection. You will see this more in Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma. I believe this is due to our high concentration of Latinos, thus more Latino Orgs. It's really to each there own on this one. If you don't observe it, I understand and have no issue with your decision. For some of us, they are fam.