Quote:
Originally posted by sigmagrrl:
Why does it BOTHER other black people SO much if I do not to associate with them? I want THAT answered...
|
It bothers me because it makes me wonder if that person is ashamed of their heritage or feels that they are "too good" for their own people. I am not saying this is the case for you. I'm merely telling you want I think/feel.
*Opening the door to put all my business out on the street* I know that when I was seeking sisterhood, I wanted to be somewhere where I felt at home. I looked into the NPHC sororities and NPC sororities on my campus. I even FORMALLY RUSHED. However, in the end I chose an LGLO because as a Latina and an African American, I felt the most at home with my organization. I made the right choice for me, and it feels GREAT!
I often feel that these individuals are not being true to themselves. I have never understood how is it possible to disassociate yourself from people of your own race. That just boggles my mind.
I have been asked by many black people why I never "joined" a BGLO, especially with my organization being so young. I must admit, sometimes that bothers me. But you know what? Instead of focusing I why I didn't "join" a BGLO, I let them know why my organization is the best place for me to be. That always works and often leads to some really great conversations. Maybe you can try that.
I find that most people ask purely out of curiousity and not out of malice. I have never felt like I was to proving my "blackness" to anyone. Maybe that in and of itself is where the real issue lies.
------------------
Sigma Lambda Upsilon: Sincerity, Loyalty, Unity
http://www.sigmalambdaupsilon.org
Threaded Mode