Stomp the Yard

mccoyred · #1 12-27-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ladygreek

Kudos to A Phi A and AKA for their stance. I hope they will support us in our stance against the Black Sorority Project. As stated, this issue of trademark infringement is bigger than our individual organiztions and a legal precedent needs to be set.

Here is the rub. While I have since found out that Alpha Phi Alpha is supporting us in our issue with BSP, where was AKA when all of this started? Does AKA think they can get something for their 100th from these jokers or what? It seems that AKA jumped to the support of Alpha, their 'brothers' but is ghost when it comes to DST. After all, DST and AKA have a shared history. I guess we will see what happens when "BSP:The Genesis" is released....

Frankly, I think the BSP issue is much bigger than STY. After all, STY is a fictionalized account where the appearance of the trademarks is incidental to the movie whereas BSP is purported to be a documentary about a specific organization which is directly in violation of copyright and all other applicable laws.

Also, I don't hear anything from NPHC on these issues. I know that NPHC won the suit against converse but why not support the individual organizations that are battling this same issue? If there is information out there, please share because I haven't seen it!

ladygreek · #2 12-27-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mccoyred

Also, I don't hear anything from NPHC on these issues. I know that NPHC won the suit against converse but why not support the individual organizations that are battling this same issue? If there is information out there, please share because I haven't seen it!

Has the NPHC or the Council of Presidents met since the lawsuits were filed? If not then there wouldn't be statements of support until that happened and it was voted on.

DSTCHAOS · #3 12-27-2006, 04:51 PM

So this is the same as "The Yard" movie that I just saw the commercial for? Seems like a "Drumline" for stepping.

Just like with "Drumline," I'll wait for people to see it and tell me it's good. Then I'll catch it at the dollar cinema or DVD. I waited FOREVER to actually get over my skepticism and watch "Drumline." Good movie but I'm glad I caught it at home instead of at a regular theater.

SKEEphistAKAte · #4 12-30-2006, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mccoyred

Here is the rub. While I have since found out that Alpha Phi Alpha is supporting us in our issue with BSP, where was AKA when all of this started? Does AKA think they can get something for their 100th from these jokers or what? It seems that AKA jumped to the support of Alpha, their 'brothers' but is ghost when it comes to DST. After all, DST and AKA have a shared history. I guess we will see what happens when "BSP:The Genesis" is released....

AKA owes DST naught.

Senusret I · #5 12-31-2006, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

AKA owes DST naught.

"Naught" is the best word ever, especially at 3:28am on the last night of convention. lol

GIJANE · #6 12-31-2006, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

AKA owes DST naught.

I don't believe she said AKA owed Delta Sigma Theta anything, nor does DST owe Alpha Kappa Alpha anything. The issue is lending support to your fellow NPHC member organizations when an issue arises that threatens the validity, purpose and history of the organization. The Black Sorority Project is a prime example of someone doing what they wanted regardless of the wishes of the governing body of the organization. My interpretation of her comment is what will happen if the Genesis project comes out and your governing body is not happy with what is depicted?

mccoyred · #7 12-31-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by GIJANE

I don't believe she said AKA owed Delta Sigma Theta anything, nor does DST owe Alpha Kappa Alpha anything. The issue is lending support to your fellow NPHC member organizations when an issue arises that threatens the validity, purpose and history of the organization. The Black Sorority Project is a prime example of someone doing what they wanted regardless of the wishes of the governing body of the organization. My interpretation of her comment is what will happen if the Genesis project comes out and your governing body is not happy with what is depicted?

Soror, we are >here<

I just HAD to address that big old pink elephant in the room. I expected the initial response that was given though....

DSTCHAOS · #8 12-31-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GIJANE

I don't believe she said AKA owed Delta Sigma Theta anything, nor does DST owe Alpha Kappa Alpha anything. The issue is lending support to your fellow NPHC member organizations when an issue arises that threatens the validity, purpose and history of the organization. The Black Sorority Project is a prime example of someone doing what they wanted regardless of the wishes of the governing body of the organization. My interpretation of her comment is what will happen if the Genesis project comes out and your governing body is not happy with what is depicted?

Why would AKA have to lend support to DST because it lended support to APhiA? I would much rather petition to the governing body of the NPHC and ask for a formal statement of some sort. If it's that serious.

Maybe The Black Sorority Project touched on a touchy subject to which AKA didn't want to issue a formal statement. Maybe AKA's have Lyle Love and wanted to support Alpha.

The "maybes" are endless but hopefully the concern over why they didn't lend their support isn't.

If AKA's governing body isn't happy with what is depicted in The Genesis, they will handle that. Maybe DST won't lend its support to AKA then. Not out of vindictiveness but out of a conflict of interest. Maybe.

SKEEphistAKAte · #9 12-31-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GIJANE

I don't believe she said AKA owed Delta Sigma Theta anything, nor does DST owe Alpha Kappa Alpha anything. The issue is lending support to your fellow NPHC member organizations when an issue arises that threatens the validity, purpose and history of the organization. ?

Right. And AKA doesn't owe anybody our support. If we decide to give it good for AKA. If we don't decide to give it, good for AKA. ~shrugs~

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The Black Sorority Project is a prime example of someone doing what they wanted regardless of the wishes of the governing body of the organization. My interpretation of her comment is what will happen if the Genesis project comes out and your governing body is not happy with what is depicted?

When Genesis comes out and AKA is not happy with it, AKA will advise members not to support the film. And AKA will do so without EXPECTING other organizations to support our decision and have our backs so to speak. We got this.

SKEEphistAKAte · #10 01-04-2007, 03:23 PM

Stomp the Yard” Producers Address Concerns and Contribute to MLK Memorial
Sorority support of Alpha Phi Alpha aids successful resolution
International President Barbara A. McKinzie, who stood firmly with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in its denunciation of the film, Stomp the Yard, and its producers, announced that a successful resolution had been reached.

To the satisfaction of the Fraternity, producers Rainforest Productions, Sony Pictures and others revised the film to exclude references to the Fraternity. In addition, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. and Screen Gems agreed to make a donation to the Washington, DC Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation Project, Inc.

McKinzie noted that, although the filmmakers were members of Alpha Phi Alpha, they had not observed the fraternity’s written policies and protocol to obtain legal permission to commercially use the Fraternity’s symbols and trademarks. This action led to the fraternity denouncing the film, a position supported by Alpha Kappa Alpha.

McKinzie applauded Alpha Phi Alpha and its General President, Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., for their leadership in galvanizing the Greek community around this issue and for the diplomatic follow-through that resulted in the accord.

She also directed members of Alpha Kappa Alpha to read both memorandums from Mr. Matthews to gain a full appreciation of the legal violations that prompted the initial call to action and the eventual resolution.

Check out the followiing links: http://www.aka1908.com/pdf/statement...onwithsony.pdf and http://aka1908.com/pdf/stomptheyard.pdf

2Tuff2Quit · #11 01-04-2007, 06:36 PM

*sigh*
I'll be seeing it opening weekend...looks like a good 'movie' that is purely being seen (on my part at least) for it's entertainment value...
*shrugs*

lovelyivy84 · #12 01-04-2007, 07:02 PM

No interest on my part in seeing this movie unless I hear people giving it phenomenal reviews.

The whole 'controversy' leaves me with a bad taste.

nonchalant · #13 01-13-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SKEEphistAKAte

AKA owes DST naught.

WOW!!!

Also wow@mccoyred concerning the shared history. It's not like it was the greatest.

Lolaluvsdelta · #14 01-13-2007, 02:29 PM

I have not seen the movie but it definitely something HIGH on my priority list. I LOVE STEPPING. I STEP HARD!!! I mean I can outstep some dudes! People would travel to my school just to see me step cause I was so damn crunk. Stepping is such a big thing to me, so I already knew that I would relate to this movie. I heard it was good and I sure can;t wait to see it.

DSTCHAOS · #15 01-13-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Lolaluvsdelta

I have not seen the movie but it definitely something HIGH on my priority list. I LOVE STEPPING. I STEP HARD!!! I mean I can outstep some dudes! People would travel to my school just to see me step cause I was so damn crunk. Stepping is such a big thing to me, so I already knew that I would relate to this movie. I heard it was good and I sure can;t wait to see it.

Has your crunker than crunk self introduced yourself in the Delta forum yet?

ETA: I noticed that you said you haven't been on GC in years but still.....