BGLO Brother/Sister History

[Senusret I]

Some members/chapters of La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity are close to Alphas. We were both founded at Cornell. Here is a video of Alphas and LUL stepping together. Sure, it's not great, but it didn't seem to be a high stakes show, lol.

Sometimes, Latinas Promiviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority (also founded at Cornell) cosponsors parties with LUL and APhiA called Gold Rush, Golden Explosion, or some other variation, as all three orgs share gold as a color.

I think it's nice to have cordial relationships with other orgs.

[LXiDeuceKlub07]

It definitely makes naming the events easier than it already is.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

LG, I'm curious to know what the Ques say when you tell them you are not their soror.

I am quite polite about it. I tell them I love them but only members of Delta Sigma Theta can call me soror. It has only happened a few times, but they got it.

[mccoyred]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

I think it's nice to have cordial relationships with other orgs.

It is very good to have relationships with other orgs however many individuals and chapters take it too far. For example, demanding that the relationship be acknowledged away from their home chapter. Or taking advantage of the relationship to get a date or booty call...

[bisonmania]

"Lyle Love" is a termed used in reference to the connection between Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Outside of the organizations being the first fraternity and sorority founded for African American collegians, there is a kinship between the groups based upon Lyle Love. In 1907 George A. Lyle was among those to charter the Beta chapter at Howard University. This chartering inspired others to act in a similar fashion. On January 15, 1908, Lyle’s high school sweetheart girlfriend, Ethel Hedgeman led a group of young women in founding Alpha Kappa Alpha, thus sparking the bond between the two organizations. The couple’s senior year found them both as chapter presidents. In December of 1908, when Howard was hosting Alpha Phi Alpha’s first convention, the first joint social was held, initiating a long legacy of programs sponsored by both groups. This bond was later cemented when the pair married on June 21, 1911. Currently, members of the two organizations have been known to refer to each other as brothers (bros or frat) and sorors and calls of "’06, ’08, Oh, Yea" can be heard across many yards. In addition to the similarities between the series of signifying greek letters (though both have individual meaning significant to the org), the hand symbols used are also similar. The two have been commonly combined with the member of Alpha Phi Alpha extending his thumb while bring his hand together with the hand of a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha with her pinky extended. The Phirst Pham of Black greek organizations, also called "The Phirst and the Phinest," have continued to flourish and have remained connected through Lyle Love.

--As from some "homework" i had to do one day

To shed light on th Que-Delta Connection: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Founder Frank Coleman (1911) and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founder Edna (Brown) Coleman (1913) were married and many other friendships amongst both organizations developed during that time and that is how the term "Coleman Love" was derived.

-- As stated on http://www.colemanlovepages.com/

hope this helps

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by bisonmania

To shed light on th Que-Delta Connection: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Founder Frank Coleman (1911) and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founder Edna (Brown) Coleman (1913) were married and many other friendships amongst both organizations developed during that time and that is how the term "Coleman Love" was derived.

-- As stated on http://www.colemanlovepages.com/

hope this helps

Nappy Bison is this you?

[1908Revelations]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Nappy Bison is this you?

I hope not, but that is what I thought When I saw the name.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

Nappy Bison is this you?

It need not be.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

It need not be.

True, this username could be referencing North Dakota State University.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

True, this username could be referencing North Dakota State University.

Nah, I was saying "let's hope it's not."

[ladygreek]

I figured that out, but by that time I was commited to the NDSU joke.

[Phrozen1ne]

Originally Posted by bisonmania

and calls of "’06, ’08, Oh, Yea" can be heard across many yards.

I hate that call. The first time I heard that call was at centennial and the expression on my face was similiar to this.

[marquise1911]

Hey guys! I'm back for a visit!

[pinkies up]

Originally Posted by marquise1911

Hey guys! I'm back for a visit!

(((marquise1911))) where have you been?

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by marquise1911

Hey guys! I'm back for a visit!

Hey Marquise,
Stay awhile, you have a lot to catch up on. lol