What about Sorors who...

[Sexy Mocha]

Originally posted by Peaches:
You guys are beginning to seem more like a gang rather than an fraternal or sisterly organization there to lift and UNITE the community......

Peaches, I would hate to think it's that serious.

Yes, we may have disagreed on this issue (and some of us, including myself, may have been a bit coarse in our replies)but in no way should it have been taken in a way that would make you compare us to an organized group of hoodlums.

We may differ from time to time, but I still have love for my Crimson and Cream sisters.

(Oh Lord, I said "sisters"......I wonder if that is allowed....)

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by Sexy Mocha:
Peaches, I would hate to think it's that serious.

Yes, we may have disagreed on this issue (and some of us, including myself, may have been a bit coarse in our replies)but in no way should it have been taken in a way that would make you compare us to an organized group of hoodlums.

We may differ from time to time, but I still have love for my Crimson and Cream sisters.

(Oh Lord, I said "sisters"......I wonder if that is allowed....)

Yup it's allowed . In fact it needs to be said more in our dialgoue with each other.

To my Pink and Green Sisters, my Blue and White sisters, my Blue and Gold Sisters, Greek Love is a Special Love. We will disagree at times, but we have work to do and that work is what we committed ourselves to do so let us be about DST, AKA, ZPhiB, SGRho business and Everything else will be aaaaaaalllllllll good.


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[DSTSolo01]

Originally posted by Peaches:
You guys are beginning to seem more like a gang rather than an fraternal or sisterly organization there to lift and UNITE the community. Seems some of you are more interested in seperating yourselves. Telling people they need to keep out this FAMILY and that FAMILY. If you an AKA you can't say Bruh to a Que, if you an Alpha, can't say Sis to a Delta, this and that and that and this, blah, blah, blah......

Hey Peaches, that's funny that you should say such a thing, because my cousin said something similar.. about sororities being like gangs.. with our colors and unwritten rules. She asked me what would I do if I saw her (she's not a Delta) out somewhere with a Delta shirt on... I told her I would rip that shit off her!!!! Family or not, that's some serious stuff.. And she just couldn't understand.

But like some of my sorors said, there are just unwritten rules of BGLO's... And you'd have to be part of a BGLO to understand. Where I'm from, Coleman love is very recognized, and if I ever heard an Omega, my BRUH, call, say, an AKA his "soror", I would be like, "WTF????????" And I would never call anyone who wasn't an Omega my "bruh".. Now, I may say something like:

"Hey, member of XYZ org, are any of your bruhs/sorors going to be there?"

But notice, I specified that is was their bruh or their soror, not mine. It's the same with people who are not Greek using the word "soror".... it's just not done. Some people don't realize and just use the term, but if you are not in a sorority or fraternity, then you have no "sorors."

Just my $19.13 cents, feel me?????

Alexis
#1 Braveheart
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Rho Iota, Spring 2001
OOOOOOO-OOOOOOOOOOOOOP




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[dstbrat]

while this is all fascinating conversation, if you are not a part of the family, then what does it matter how we refer to each other? why all this conversation and comments from people who are not affected? when in rome do as the romans do. i love the bruhs and they love me right back. so, that much is all good. i have never had a misunderstanding with the bruhs about our relationship.

i certainly don't mean to sound cantankerous but i am a little. must we explain everything we do and why to everyone? those who are interested in membership should be preparing themselves by working, studying and serving the community. finding out about practices and traditions that do not affect you is inappropriate at this juncture in your journey. be where you are in the process. don't put the horse before the cart. if i think of any of the other cliches my parent used to tell me, i will post those as well!

and a hearty (unofficial) OO-OOP to my sorors and my bruhs!

[the411]

Soror/Moderator Kelli pretty much said what I feel, but I will say this:

I simply adore the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated! With or without official recognition, I consider them my brothers. I am in no ways insecure about our familyhood, but because of MY love for the bruhs and MY personal committment to the historical, traditional bond between DST and Q-Psi-Phi, I admit that I am kinda annoyed by another sorority member's reference to the Omegas as her "bruh/s." Why not just say "Ques"--it's the same number of syllables! One must EARN the right to call these Dynamic Men their bruhs, and that right is only gained through membership in the Coleman Family. If it pleases you, call me petty, catty, insecure--whatever you like, but if you call me those things, be sure to also call me a DIE HARD OMEGA SWEETHEART, while you're at it! The Ques are MY bruhs, and I don't like to share 'em!

Edna is a Delta and Frank is a Que;
We don't need a consitution for our BOND to be true!


(Ya heard me?)

And I'm Out! OOP-ROO!



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[DeltaGirl-BH-ASU]

Originally posted by Reds6:
Where I am from it is disrespectful for others to call MY Bruhs, bruh. It is a term used only between those that are part of the Coleman Family. Its kind of like referring to another member of a BGLO as Soror. That just wouldn't happen. Again, I stress where I am from. If a non-greek or another member of a BGLO used the term Bruhs to refer to Ques, they would most likely be corrected and shown the err of their ways.

Hey, (I've had many names on GC, so some of you may recognize me --SkegeeGirl, ASUDiva2003)...AND NOW I AM
SOROR DELTAGIRL-BH-ASU

Much love to MY BRUH'S of Omega Psi Phi and to MY SOROR'S of Delta Sigma Theta...

I have to agree with Soror Reds6 comment and with the comments of MY BRUHS and MY SORORS. On my campus (ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY) the bruh's are very protective of us as we are of them. They refer to us as Soror and if they see anyone other than a Delta or a Que around our stone or bench they will get on us and the person who was there. I love MY BRUHS and MY SORORS but I do understand that the extent of the relationship varies from region to region, chapter to chapter and even person to person. Even though I am a little over 3 weeks old there is mad love between the MY SORORS and BRUHS at ASU.

OOP-ROO



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Alabama State University

[Sexy Mocha]

Originally posted by the411:
The Ques are MY bruhs, and I don't like to share 'em!

Ok,ok let's not cry about it

As I said before, no one is trying to claim your precious ques 411.
The real issue at hand is this: Can someone, who is not a member of Delta Sigma Theta refer to the ques as "thebruhs"?
The overwhelming response by you and your sorors is HELL NO. The Deltas in this forum have expressed their feelings, and let me assure you.....your views were heard. Even if I, personally, don't think it's thatserious, you ladies obviously do. I don't have to agree with you...but I do have to respect your feelings on the matter (and I have no problem doing that). Although Coleman Love is pretty much strong everywhere (including New York)....
as YOUR bruh said, where I'm from my sorors and YOUR bruhs are extremely tight. No historic bond, no family love....just tight as hell (go figure!) Whether or not I refer to them as the bruhs will not change that. Personally, I never find myself saying "the bruhs"...it's more of a "Is ABC chapter having a party this weekend?" Or... I simply refer to them by using first names.

Thanks for everyone's feedback though.......


***Sexy Mocha writing on the chalkboard***

I WILL NOT REFER TO THE QUES AS THE BRUHS
I WILL NOT REFER TO THE QUES AS THE BRUHS
I WILL NOT REFER TO THE QUES AS THE BRUHS

[Onenine08]

Gosh I made a post to another thread re: the P&G thing. I should have been posting in here. As a true Alpha Woman. I understand a lot about the Coleman connection. There is a true bond there. My best friend is a Delta and I see what it means to her. But for some others there are some dimensions to it that I think they are not willing to admit. Yes (as an outsider) I see some type of ownership of the Ques some Deltas feel they must have when it comes to other sororities. Kinda like a "na na na na na - we've got the Ques" type thing, and thats cool with me. As I said in my other post, all fraternities (even some white ones) took (and take)very good care of me and my sorors. Not to mention, I have loved an Omega man for the past 7 years. In fact we met at a step show and he asked for a hug and at first I'd refused him because I didn't know him. It had nothing to do with Omega vs. Alpha. Well, he told me that it shouldn't matter because we were both greek, and he was right. Some of the younger greeks don't have that love for the NPHC. Its possible to have pride. I brag about the Alpha Nation on a regular.I'm Alpha Kappa Alpha to the core, I bleed pink and green, but if I see a Que on the street he will get much love. So is it okay for an AKA to call a Que bruh? Only the Ques can answer that question for me. I don't refer to any frat as bruh. Thats just my choice. But I also don't spaz if some frat refers to me as soror either as long as they are stepping to me in a correct way and not trying to hate.

[the411]

Originally posted by Sexy Mocha:
As I said before, no one is trying to claim your precious ques 411.

"Sexy" Mocha, calm down. There is no need to single anyone out here. My sentiments were just that-- MY sentiments. Just as you have a right to express your honest feelings about a subject, I have a right to express mine. I did not call names or even refer to a particular organization. I simply admitted how I feel about sharing our "siblinghood" with women in orgs other than DST. I am not arguing whether it's right or wrong, I am simply stating MY personal feelings on the subject. I have many Sorors who may/do disagree with me, and that's all good, too. As long as there is a mutual respect for opinions and feelings, I'm as cool as a fan. Truth is, I always get mad love from MY bruhs, YOUR bruhs, Kappas, Sigmas, AND Iotas (and give love back to those who are deserving), so I could take my pick if I chose to do so. I just have a Purple and Gold preference and am committed to that Que-Delta bond. Yes, I am irritated when I see that bond being weakened or threatened by another sorority the bruhs are close to or a frat my sorors are close to, but crying about it?!?!? Naw, dawg, not the the kid! Trust.

I agree that it varies from campus to campus. When my cousin pledged Delta Epsilon at Alcorn State ('95), the bruhs still weren't back on the yard. While there were many AKAs on the yard, there was a tight bond between the Alphas and the Deltas. They'd have "Jungle Jam" (apes and elephants) parties together, strut/walk together, and they even had Alpha-Delta chants. That's all fine and dandy for them and that campus, but ME PERSONALLY--even if there are NO bruhs on my campus, I'd still give my love to Omega Psi Phi. No co-sponsored social activities with anyone but the bruhs for me and my chapter. I'm not knocking those who do it--that just ain't how I was made to roll.

And I'm Out!
OOP-ROO!


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[Sexy Mocha]

Originally posted by CrimsonRage:

*sigh* NEOS!!

I swear...some of you are a riot!
Good day ladies......

[Sexy Mocha]

411, I was simply trying to use a bit of humor to lighten a heated topic. It's very evident that you have a lot of love for your bruhs and as I said before (I guess it was lost in my attempt at being a smartass)...I think that bond is wondeful.
Your sentiments are very valid...but just because the ques and the AKAs are very tight in some areas...it doesn't take anything away from your brother/sister bond. YOUR sorors and MY bruhs are tight where I'm from. (If I had a dollar for every Fire & Ice event that went on here, I'd be richer than Oprah). Honestly, it doesn't bother me. They're still OUR brothers.
Infact, I just noticed that an Alpha who is new to GreekChat went into the Delta forum and confessed his undying love for you ladies. I think that's great....it certainly has nothing to do with Alpha Kappa Alpha. That's just the way this brother feels. I felt no need to make comments like "He loves the Deltas??!? Uggh! I think I'm going to be sick!" I never feel the need to disrespect another organization because MY bros happen to be tight with them. On that same line of thinking, I would have to question MY bruhs as well. If the bond between us is that serious....why are THEY starting to bond with another organization? Just something to think about. We didn't just come up with this "P&G connection"thing by ourselves you know.

Nevertheless, if you feel my previous post was a bit unecessary, then I apologize. But really, would it have been preferred if I came back and responded really nasty (as some people can get on GC)?
Anyway, I'm done with the bickering...I have shopping to do

Peace

[Reds6]

Originally posted by CrimsonRage:

*sigh* NEOS!!

Soror I agree Neos (not all but some), lets try to get a year.

[Reds6]

Originally posted by CrimsonRage:

*sigh* NEOS!!

Soror I agree Neos (not all but some), lets try to get a year.

[the411]

Well said, Sexy Mocha. I appreciate your response and I feel you on all that you've shared. Again, my post was a declaration of MY personal feelings--not a representative statement of what all DST sorors feel. I may be one of a small few who are this committed to the Coleman Bond. For me, it's all about acknowledging, respecting, and carrying out HISTORY. I realize that circumstances may make it impossible for Deltas and Ques to bond on certain campuses. I also realize that some people have (unfortunately) had such negative experiences with their "bruhs" and "sorors" that they now gravitate toward other orgs for familyhood. All I'm saying is that I don't let a few bad grapes spoil my party. I've run into some rowdy, disrespectful bruhs, and my reaction to them would probably turn them against Reds altogether (if they refused to see the inappropriateness in their behavior). However, I wouldn't dare turn my backs on all my bruhs just 'cause of those bad experiences, or just 'cause the Alphas or Kappas or Sigmas or Iotas are always sweet and gentlemanly. Fact is, my org doesn't share the kind of history with those frats as we do with Omega, just as we all know who the First Fam is.

I got nuttin' but love for "erry-body" so I like to see when we (greeks) are all bonding and getting along like the family we are. If I were to roll up on one of those campuses where Ques and AKAs or Deltas and Alphas (for instance) were close, I just don't want anyone to be salty when I run up to the bruhs and throw my arms around 'em!

And I'm Out!

the411


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[Sexy Mocha]

I hear you girl!!