Inaccurate "Famous" Fraternity Members - Page 6

DoggyStyle82 · #76 03-20-2002, 01:15 AM

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Originally posted by PrettyKitty
There is no need for explanation as long as you can read what's been posted by some of these boards.....and see how some people react in real life....

There is a need for explanation. If you are gonna call something out, support it. Some sensitive people see hate where there is a strong opinion that doesn't favor their point of view or org. Some people with inferiority complexes see hate in good natured humor or spirited rivalry. Instead of being an adult, they cyber-pout. Out of the thousands of posts and topics, less than 3% (being generous) really consist of anything that college educated, mature, wordly people should find insulting or take personally.

PrettyKitty · #77 03-20-2002, 02:07 PM

Well, Doggystyle, I understand your viewpoint and agree with you to a certain extent and there is a time and place for everything...John Hammell given PM...

Professor · #78 03-20-2002, 02:21 PM

no comment

AKA2D '91 · #79 03-20-2002, 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by Professor
no comment

heyyyyyyyyyyy! THAT'S my line!

LMAO. You can use it!

DoggyStyle82 · #80 03-21-2002, 01:41 AM

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Originally posted by PrettyKitty
Well, Doggystyle, I understand your viewpoint and agree with you to a certain extent and there is a time and place for everything...John Hammell given PM...

Its cool PRETTY KITTY. I just don't like when people extrapolate one negative and apply it to the 99 positive as some sort of bellweather. There will always be a negative percentage but if that is what catches our eye to force our tongue into action, then we have never really valued the positive.

PrettyKitty · #81 03-21-2002, 01:15 PM

99 % huh? Where do u base these #'s on? LOL. I need to see some proof. We must be reading some different boards...LOL...Believe me when I say I didn't extrapolate ONE negative. Just understand that there is no need to call them all out...it's a waste of time and I have better things to do. I will, however, try to call things out when I see them either via PM or public threads...but since I am not on here 24/7 I can't read everything.

DoggyStyle82 · #82 03-22-2002, 02:04 AM

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Originally posted by PrettyKitty
99 % huh? Where do u base these #'s on? LOL. I need to see some proof. We must be reading some different boards...LOL...Believe me when I say I didn't extrapolate ONE negative. Just understand that there is no need to call them all out...it's a waste of time and I have better things to do. I will, however, try to call things out when I see them either via PM or public threads...but since I am not on here 24/7 I can't read everything.

Show me something prior to the joint party thread and the Enroad drama. There are over 50,000 posts in the various BLGO forums and there have to be less than 2 or 3 hundred blatantly disrespectful posts aimed at another org.

PrettyKitty · #83 03-22-2002, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by DoggyStyle82

Show me something prior to the joint party thread and the Enroad drama. There are over 50,000 posts in the various BLGO forums and there have to be less than 2 or 3 hundred blatantly disrespectful posts aimed at another org.

Why must you want me to call things out? I have seen things in your own forum where members of AKA and Delta have disrespected each other, where members of Zeta and Delta have disrespected each other, and on one forum where disparaging remarks were made about post 1913 orgs to an interest. I am not blind by any means. But calling things out in a public forum doesn't solve anything. I could be here all day listing things I felt were wrong...but what does that solve?...I will not sit here and pretend like everything is A OK cause that is not always the case. I will not take a blind eye for the sake of not ruffling feathers. It seems to me that everytime someone says something publicly about issues amongst us, some people get touchy feely and "look" at the person in disbelief. But believe me, I am not the first, nor the last person to have noticed it...but at this time I seem to be one of a few people mentioning it.....If you want to pretend like we are the model NPHC group, then by all means continue on...cause I am not going to stop you, however I see otherwise....

ChaosDST · #84 03-22-2002, 06:26 PM

While I am nostalgic for the original topic of this thread, the issue that sisterfriend PrettyKitty has raised is extremely valid.
There is a huge amount of hypocrisy on these threads. In one breath people are preaching about "Greek Love," only to go on another board---or just another thread on the same board---to be disrespectful. People sterereotype members of other organizations, but there are also large percentages of members who live up to many of the stereotypes---if we're going to be real, let's be real.
We shouldn't allow disrespect...regardless of the organization or even if someone isn't in an organization. The tone of these boards often mirrors that of BGLO interaction in real life. Many people don't associate with other Greeks---which is sad b/c a cool person is a cool person regardless. But, that may have to do with there not being members of other organizations in the vicinity, etc.
But, not to get more off topic, I think that the disrespect on these boards is often not attributable to Greeks dissing other organizations OR playing the "my organization is better than yours for various reasons" game. I think it can be attributed to people who say things to people over the internet that they would not have the gall or the audacity to say in person. Chances are, people won't disrespect your organization to your face, but would get in a chat room and/or message board and do so.
My whole point is, friendly competition is one thing...but all too often it gets taken too far. As a GROWN WOMAN who is also a Delta (as opposed to a Delta who is also a grown woman)...I don't care when your organization was founded, how many members you have, how handsome/pretty/yada yada your members are supposed to be, OR whether or not you claim a brother or sister organization----all that stuff is surface bull and says nothing to the worth of our organizations---it's old and tired. Once individuals get passed that mindset, the tone and disrespect on these boards should take care of itself.
I may have taken the debate b/w PrettyKitty and Doggystyle to another level. And, bruh, my comments aren't directed to you or any of the comments you've made---mmmmkay...I'm just cosigning with my sisterfriend.

DSTDeuce

rhapsody1922 · #85 03-26-2002, 09:36 PM

Will this thread every go back to the orginal poised question?

ChaosDST · #86 03-26-2002, 11:23 PM

It sure will. Do you have anymore profundities regarding inaccurate famous members????

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Will this thread every go back to the orginal poised question?

nube one · #87 03-27-2002, 05:33 PM

When I crossed the burning sands, 11/17/91, I was taught that Jackie Robinson was an Alpha. Last year, thanks to Bro. Skip Mason, I now know otherwise. (misinformed for ten years ain't that a blip)I was on a chapter site a while back (I don't remember the chapter) and they had Sidney Poitier listed as an Alpha, which is very suspect. When I saw Keenan Ivory Wayans listed as frat on a chapter site I was skeptical, but he is on the National site. There are so many unsung heroes in all organizations-One of my particular favorites is Bro. William LeoHansberry. His struggle to bring an honest account of African History in proper context to world history is an inspiration to all who have an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. You can find some info here as well as a link to historian and former student of Hansberry, Chancellor Williams. I want to say what's up to the GC fam and introduce myself to all the the Brothers who hold the "light of the world" aloft.
http://www.cwo.com/~lucumi/hansberry.html

Jody · #88 03-29-2002, 11:48 PM

How about listing sorors that are "famous"!!! (I know its sorta off topic but an earlier post mentioned her co-host) Vanessa Bell Callaway (Oh Drama) is a soror (AKA) and Star Jones is AKA, she was a National Officer of the sorority when she was in college.

I used to hear that Felecia Rhasad (Claire Huxtable) and her sister were AKA/Delta or Delta/AKA. I have yet to find out if either or both is true. I've seen Felecia's name on alot of websites as a famous soror, but I've not heard of it being confirmed by National. Our website only lists the most famous AKA's our founders and current and past leadership!

And of course I'M FAMOUS, it's just that alot of people haven't heard of me yet!

ChaosDST · #89 03-30-2002, 12:00 AM

Yeah, the whole Phylicia Rashaad and Debbie Allen thing still baffles the masses. Is there ANYONE who knows 1) If both or either are members of ANY organization and 2) What chapter they were initiated under?
Lemme find out there's a fellow celebrity on GC. Sorry members...no autographs, photographs, or pavaratzi....

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Originally posted by Jody
How about listing sorors that are "famous"!!! (I know its sorta off topic but an earlier post mentioned her co-host) Vanessa Bell Callaway (Oh Drama) is a soror (AKA) and Star Jones is AKA, she was a National Officer of the sorority when she was in college.

I used to hear that Felecia Rhasad (Claire Huxtable) and her sister were AKA/Delta or Delta/AKA. I have yet to find out if either or both is true. I've seen Felecia's name on alot of websites as a famous soror, but I've not heard of it being confirmed by National. Our website only lists the most famous AKA's our founders and current and past leadership!

And of course I'M FAMOUS, it's just that alot of people haven't heard of me yet!

AKA2D '91 · #90 03-30-2002, 12:15 AM

Soror Phylicia Allen Rashad...Alpha Chapter, General Member, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (Houston, Texas)

Taken from the International Membership Directory (AKA), 1998 edition. PAGE 462, I can be found on page 6 hundred and something...lol

I could have sworn I had seen her in past editions of our official journal.

Now, Debbie...