SIGMA GAMMA RHO - elite?

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Hello:
Can anyone who is in the BGLO circle tell me if Sigma Gamma Rho is considered elite? Now, before we get to stereotyping, I wanna say that I've heard some people say that in the past few years these ladies have grown even more, and they're coming with their "A" game. I don't wanna know if they're fat, darkskinned, etc. Because I've seen some of those types in ALL black sororities, and on the flip, I've seen some fair-skinned, long haired women in SGRho (their current International Grand Basileus, as an example). Anyway, what I notice most though, is that even though these women host cotillians, debutante balls, exclusive parties, some are doctors, lawyers, educators, and politicians, it seems (at least on the surface), that they are not afforded the title of being "elite". I know many who are very wealthy, but have never been extended membership to the Links, Inc. or Jack and Jill. I also know some who are "rough around the edges"...all of ya'll have them lurking in your orgs. So what's the deal?

I personally am not Greek, and I think it's pretty preposterious that these orgs were designed to be inclusive to the black community, but even within the orgs themselves there seems to be so much division. Could someone on the "inside" educate me? I'm not asking for codes, and handshakes, I'm seeking a perspective on this. I don't like making assumptions, but these SGRhos are doing it big, and it seems some folks are not giving them their due credit. I even had one woman tell me that she had no clue what a ZETA (no disrespect) was, and that she'd only heard of the three top sororities, SGRHo, DST, and AKA, however, it seems to me like SGRhos are forming their own elite circles, hosting their own elite events, and being left out of others events.

I'm thoroughly impressed by all the orgs, and more so SGRho, founded on a mostly white campus, just two doors down from the clan! You'd think these women would be getting some serious respect. Sometimes black folks confuse the hell out of me.

PS...I'm not Greek, nor do I intend on being Greek. Just tell me....where are the SGRhos in The Girlfriends, Inc., Jack and Jill, The Links, Inc., etc.

And to the SGRhos..I respect your legacy. But I didnt really ask this to hear something akin to "All of my Sorors are ELITE, our history is ELITE, we are a strong force, etc." I really want to know...are you in any of the aformentioned circles, and if so, are you the minority, and if not, why do you think that's the case?