Stomp the Yard

[Phi_sweetie]

So, your all probably going to think this is the stupidiest question ever, but cut me some slack, I'm Canadian, what exactly IS BGLO's and "Stepping"????

[7thSonofOsiris]

Originally Posted by Phi_sweetie

So, your all probably going to think this is the stupidiest question ever, but cut me some slack, I'm Canadian, what exactly IS BGLO's and "Stepping"????

Phi_S,

We won't hold it against you. Only non-asked questions are stupid questions, and before we let you go out there and see these dumb ass movies: Stomp Hard, and this other dance movie, and think that they represent us, I will re-direct you to some BGLO names. What you will learn once you have made this journey is, that there a few things that is of a common bond in regards to these organizations. When you have figured out what commonality there is, then you'll be ready Grasshopper. Lastly, understand that all of the below listed organizations are phenomenal, especially that FIRST one. Look up the following when time allows:

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INCORPORATED

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated

Much obliged Grasshopper...

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by Phi_sweetie

So, your all probably going to think this is the stupidiest question ever, but cut me some slack, I'm Canadian, what exactly IS BGLO's and "Stepping"????

Not a dumb question but one that's been asked a lot on this board. So see the "search" function.

[MeezDiscreet]

does anyone else think it is majorly WACK that the "college" the characters are attending is called "Truth University?"

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by MeezDiscreet

does anyone else think it is majorly WACK that the "college" the characters are attending is called "Truth University?"

Hopefully it's Sojourner Truth University.

[redblackdelta]

First of all, I never thought I would be considered "Old School" until a neo at work (maybe I am old school because I always think of folks after me as neos) told me that fifteen years in Delta makes me older whether I like it or not. Having said that, here's the point.

Stepping back in the day was never a reason to pledge. If someone dared just to step, it was usually obvious and the person never made the process at all. Sure, prior to pledging, my friends and I oohed and ahhed at probate and step shows, but they didn't draw us in. We were interested in the organizations themselves, their visions and goals, and their impact on the community. Stepping was the rite of passage that happpened at the end. It was a privilege reserved for fraternity and sorority members only.

Now step teams are everywhere, high schools, middle schools and churches. I know, I know, it's positive, it's reinforcing teamwork, it's nice to watch, but if Sally drives a car at 14 and goes to senior prom at 15 what's left to enjoy at the end?
So when a film depicts a step show as the highlight of the fraternal year I have a problem. It is insult to injury when the pledge process is based on potential stepmasters! Then, to avoid litigation from Delta you turn my letters around???

I'm sorry, I do my best to patronize black films, but this one will not get a dime from me.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by redblackdelta

Now step teams are everywhere, high schools, middle schools and churches. I know, I know, it's positive, it's reinforcing teamwork, it's nice to watch, but if Sally drives a car at 14 and goes to senior prom at 15 what's left to enjoy at the end?
So when a film depicts a step show as the highlight of the fraternal year I have a problem. It is insult to injury when the pledge process is based on potential stepmasters! Then, to avoid litigation from Delta you turn my letters around???

I'm sorry, I do my best to patronize black films, but this one will not get a dime from me.

Perhaps STY is not so much geared toward Black Greeks as it is towards the general public in an attempt to mainstream the art and talent of stepping.

In short, the losses it get from those Greeks who choose not to view it could be well mitigated by those who want to see and better understand the "mysticism" of stepping.

I have a feeling that Sony Pictures is gonna get paid for STY one way or another....

[7thSonofOsiris]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Perhaps STY is not so much geared toward Black Greeks as it is towards the general public in an attempt to mainstream the art and talent of stepping.

In short, the losses it get from those Greeks who choose not to view it could be well mitigated by those who want to see and better understand the "mysticism" of stepping.

I have a feeling that Sony Pictures is gonna get paid for STY one way or another....

Rain Man & RedBlackDelta,

Rain Man,

I think you're right. Sony made a bad decision backing this film. You can't make me believe that there wasn't a man or woman who belongs to one of our organizations, somewhere in a decision making position that should/could have given some insightful wisdom concerning the subject matter of this "boovie". Sony may re-group their dollars somehow, but initially, they may suffer during the opening week earnings. I'll be watching closely. Damn, do I sound like I want this flick to fail? I don't want the brothers and sisters connected to it to fail, but what they should have done was, gathered in a symposium or think tank setting and sought some wise counsel from representatives of every organization before deciding to make this movie. Or, maybe they didn't do that because they knew the reception they'd get.

RBDelta,

Old school is in the mindset Ma. The cool thing is, that you've probably forgotten more things about Delta Sigma Theta, than that young lady has yet to learn. Keep schooling her, she's thirsty.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by Phi_sweetie

So, your all probably going to think this is the stupidiest question ever, but cut me some slack, I'm Canadian, what exactly IS BGLO's and "Stepping"????

Black
Greek
Lettered
Organizations

Stepping is essentially an African American rythmic dance form many BGLOs and others perform.