Have you heard of Progressive Black Men, Inc

[Ace_of_Diam0nds]

I have never heard of this organization and I reside in both Washington, DC and Connecticut. However, I must ask why did they choose to make it Progressive Black Men, Incorporated? Why not Progressive Black People or Persons? There seem to be a lot of organizations that are already devoted to the same goals that cater to men only. Did they feel as if women could not help them in their pursuit 'to eradicate negative stereotypes placed on those of African descent'? This job seems important enough for the organization to have expanded their sights and include women seeing as there are plenty of negative stereotypes for Black women and, throughout history, the voice/ accomplishments of the Black man has echoed over the voice/ accomplishments of Black women. My Black history classes have always been overshadowed with the pursuits of Black men. Are they actually attempting to rid of stereotypes or are they just furthering the stereotype that BEHIND (not to the side of) every Black man is a Black woman. That Black women will simply go along with whatever justification they come up with for the stereotypes of their female counterparts. Did they feel as if having women included in their brotherhood would somehow make the organization less effective? Are they progressive Black men or regressive black men? If they were as progressive as they believe they are, they would realize it takes a whole village to accomplish great change.

[starang21]

it's down in florida, from what i've seen. didn't have it at my school.

[BuffaloIOTA]

Originally Posted by Ace_of_Diam0nds

If they were as progressive as they believe they are, they would realize it takes a whole village to accomplish great change.

I truly believe this, but I believe that these men felt that it was time for men to take a stand for themselves. I also agree with your statement of joining other organizations that are for the uplift of the African-American male, but maybe they felt that the vision of these organizations did not conform to some of their ideals.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Ace_of_Diam0nds

I have never heard of this organization and I reside in both Washington, DC and Connecticut. However, I must ask why did they choose to make it Progressive Black Men, Incorporated? Why not Progressive Black People or Persons? There seem to be a lot of organizations that are already devoted to the same goals that cater to men only. Did they feel as if women could not help them in their pursuit 'to eradicate negative stereotypes placed on those of African descent'? This job seems important enough for the organization to have expanded their sights and include women seeing as there are plenty of negative stereotypes for Black women and, throughout history, the voice/ accomplishments of the Black man has echoed over the voice/ accomplishments of Black women. My Black history classes have always been overshadowed with the pursuits of Black men. Are they actually attempting to rid of stereotypes or are they just furthering the stereotype that BEHIND (not to the side of) every Black man is a Black woman. That Black women will simply go along with whatever justification they come up with for the stereotypes of their female counterparts. Did they feel as if having women included in their brotherhood would somehow make the organization less effective? Are they progressive Black men or regressive black men? If they were as progressive as they believe they are, they would realize it takes a whole village to accomplish great change.

their sister organization is S.I.S.T.U.H.S. or something like that.

http://www.sistuhs.org/

[Ace_of_Diam0nds]

Originally Posted by starang21

their sister organization is S.I.S.T.U.H.S. or something like that.

http://www.sistuhs.org/

My point was not to solely say that there needed to be a female group like this. My point was to establish the fact that the Black community should be bonding together to make social change occur. Create it as a co- ed group instead of just breaking into a brotherhood and sisterhood. Strengthen both at once instead of making it appear that our community is making us choose which to strenghten. Also, if one group succeeds more than the other, it uplifts that sex without the other instead of uplifting everyone. I guess it is easier that way, but whoever said great achievements were easy?

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Ace_of_Diam0nds

Create it as a co- ed group instead of just breaking into a brotherhood and sisterhood.

there are other organizations that do that as well.

[Ace_of_Diam0nds]

Originally Posted by starang21

there are other organizations that do that as well.

Do these organizations have the same exact purpose? If so, why would they bother to create another organization instead of strengthening the organizations already created? Either way there was really no point in having this type of organization. Either it is ineffective because it neglects to include the opposite sex in the organization (regardless of them having a sisterhood connected. It is still not the same as having a group with women actually in it as members.) or it is not needed because there are already organizations that exist. What exactly makes this organization so special to have people join it over another organization like it? Especially seeing as they could be spending their time making sure the organizations that are already like it continue to gain members and strive.

[starang21]

Originally Posted by Ace_of_Diam0nds

If so, why would they bother to create another organization instead of strengthening the organizations already created?

using that line of thinking what's the point of having any fraternity or sorority outside of the alphas or the akas? and who's to say that membership in this organization requires that members do NOT join other organizations like it? not to defend them or even justify their existence....but hey, if they like it, i love it.

[LITTLEMISSDREAM]

Originally Posted by starang21

using that line of thinking what's the point of having any fraternity or sorority outside of the alphas or the akas? and who's to say that membership in this organization requires that members do NOT join other organizations like it? not to defend them or even justify their existence....but hey, if they like it, i love it.

I am a member of SISTUHS Inc., FAMU Chapter. Members of PBM and SISTUHS are allowed to join other organizations. We encourage community involvement, scholastic achievement as well as the uplifting of the African American community without any regards to gender. Our organizations however, respectively, promote different principles that are necessary components in building character as young men and women among our members. Many of our members have gone on to pledge DST, AKA, AND ZETA as well as join the NAACP and NCNW. We are dedicated to being active and having a voice. Many members of both organizations are on the SGA.The difference between SISTUHS and sororities is that we may not offer the same experience. We don't pledge!!!!! There is however a process that we go through. We do not haze, overtly nor covertly. There is no need to. It is fun. I love my SISTUHS and my bruhs.