NPHC BGLOers: Why Did you Join?

[Mervelous 1906]

I became interested in the fraternity, because of the commitment that Alpha Phi Alpha has to uplift the community, as well as the bond and brotherhood which I witnessed amongst its members. When I was a freshman, I was looking for an organization of substance that would aid in my personal growth into manhood. I read about Alpha Phi Alpha and soon I became more and more interested in the fraternity. Another source of inspiration came from my good friends who entered into the fraternity three years ago. Witnessing their experience in Alpha gave me a more in-depth view of the organization not only from the social point of view, but from the business end as well. Ever since then, my desire for membership into the organization had greatly increased. Now three years later, I am a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha and it has been the best thing that ever happened to me in my life. I thank god for this gift and change in my life. What I desired to bring to the fraternity is my commitment and loyalty for my community and my peers. As stated before I am very thankful for this gift, and understand that I must graciously serve others. "To whom much is given, much is expected in return" In the year of our Centennial Celebration, I will continue to uphold the foundation which our 7 Jewels set a hundred years ago! MAINLY DEEDS, SCHOLARSHIP, and LOVE FOR ALL MANKIND.

[tld221]

my story, is pretty similar to those mentioned above, plus i've mentioned it in bits and pieces here on GC. but im gonna tell it anyway!

i was at an NPHC picnic as an interest, for another organization (i know GASP! but its okay, im grown enough to say it without any hesitation). at that time, i was of the "i just KNOW i'm going to be an XYZ!" mind. hmm. luckily i checked myself before someone else did. anyway, as i was leaving the picnic, i met a member of Sigma Gamma Rho, an organization i had never heard of. she invited me over to hang out with her sorors and we started talking.

one conversation led to another. she gave me her phone number, in case i "ever wanted to talk." i took it with a grain of salt, kinda shrugged it off. but somehow the stars were aligned because i started seeing SGRho pop up everywhere (well not everywhere, but since i'd never heard of them, it definitely stood out).

so i really thought long and hard about what i thought i wanted and what i really wanted. i was a senior by then-who knew it would take all of undergrad for me to figure it out?

anyway, fast forward. i was ALLOWED membership to my illustrious organization, and it's been great ever since.

p.s. the soror who i met in the park that day, was at my induction, and when i reminded her of that day, she cried! and so did i, but just a little

[NinjaPoodle]

Originally Posted by tld221

.... hmm. luckily i checked myself before someone else did. .

p.s. the soror who i met in the park that day, was at my induction, and when i reminded her of that day, she cried! and so did i, but just a little

Awwww....how sweet soror!

[TRSimon]

Originally posted by ladygreek
To my SGRho Greek Sisters. The 2 orgs on my campus initially were AKA and SGRho. My roommate pledge AKA. My many friends were SGRhos. If I had not already been committed in my heart to DST, you would have been my choice to pursue. That is why you will always have my utmost respect.

Now I am going to take you back. In the movie Wiz, in the opening scene there was a young lady who came in with her baby. She is a SGRho and was one of my friends in college.

See, now I got to go dig up a copy of the Wiz! *blowing the dust off the VCR*

[KSUViolet06]

Thank you for sharing ladies.

[laidbackfella]

I knew little about Greek Life before I went to school.

After getting to college I was able to form friendships that allowed me to interact in social settings with a variety of Greeks.

Being a part of Student Government also allowed me to see the greeks on my campus in business settings.

I joined because as a student leader I had the chance to see how each Frat interacted with members of their organizations AWAY from my school.

Pound for pound no one came close to being on the level of the Bruhs, in all aspects.

When I had a chance I made my move.

[sigmadiva]

Originally posted by DSTCHAOS
I'm sure there is a thread about this somewhere but I couldn't find it.

Someone please answer the question and include as much detail as you possibly can.


*edited for niceness*

I don't have any moving stories and there was not one person / event that convinced me. When I got to my undergrad campus, Texas A&M, I saw girls who were pledging (that was the term then) and it just seemed like a fun thing to do. Being greek has been an enjoyable experience for me.

[Rudey]

Did any of you know which BGLO you wanted to join before you knew what college you were even going to?

If so how much did the national stereotypes or outside pressure play up to the reasons why you joined that fraternity or sorority?

Of course that's probably a question a lot of people might not feel comfortable answering, but I look forward to hearing from those that do want to share.

-Rudey

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by sigmadiva
I saw girls who were pledging (that was the term then) and it just seemed like a fun thing to do. Being greek has been an enjoyable experience for me.

LOL!!!!

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by Rudey
Did any of you know which BGLO you wanted to join before you knew what college you were even going to?

If so how much did the national stereotypes or outside pressure play up to the reasons why you joined that fraternity or sorority?

To those of you who don't have me on ignore:

#1: Yes

#2: I didn't know the stereotypes and there was no outside pressure.

[starang21]

i was friends with bruhs before they were bruhs.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by BlueReign
No, it's not too personal. Like I said in the other thread about researching on your own and not asking questions over the internet!!

I had never met a member of Sigma Gamma Rho during the time that I was an undergraduate student. However, I did know many AKAs and Deltas. I did not know much about Sigma Gamma Rho until after I graduated. I RESEARCHED on my own!! It was only because I had the "audacity", "guts", "intelligence" or a combination or so that I went to several events (via research and contact) and got to know the members.

It wasn't a hard thing to do and then again it was hard. When I was an undergrad I was in another state my first two years of college and there were no NPHC organizations there at the time. When I transferred back home to DC that is when I met NPHC members. Still though that was mid 80's. When I did become thoroughly acquainted with the sororities it was time to graduate. I got a job. I got married. I had babies. I still had an interest in black sororities because I continuously read and saw what contributions they were making to the community around me. I did not become a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority until I was 36 years old and that was through a graduate chapter.

I say it was hard because I didn't have the benefit of being a student and having classes and activities with members. I had to come to service and social events and assert myself around a group of women that I did not know and who did not know me. I must have made a good impression -- WITHOUT ASKING QUESTIONS OF MEMBERS THROUGH THE INTERNET!!

Exactly.

So, your story is unique to those told in this thread but not unique, in general. It is a wonderful story, indeed.

For those of you who don't understand: Here is another COMMON theme to generalize from. ALL of the stories told in this thread correlate to the explanations in that OTHER thread.

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally posted by starang21
i was friends with bruhs before they were bruhs.

Me, too.

[pt2005]

To my Delta sister greek, this is such a nice thread that u have started and although i myself dont post as much as i would like to, i had to post to this.



I am a neo(SPR 05) and i recently became a member of Sigma Gamma Rho and my chapter is the first and only NPHC on the yard. In my family there is no greeks and no one knows anything about greeks but the sterotypes. At my school there was no NPHC only the NPC organizations. As students and women of color we felt as though we needed an organization that would exemplify our roots and cultrue. Therefore, for the past three years there was numerous interest sessions amongst ourselves and research because we def. wanted an NPHC organization but we wanted one for the right reasons. And i will say that the first Sigma woman that i met was Northeast Regional Syntaktes Felicia Blakeney and this woman was WONDERFUL! She showed Sigma in such a classy, dignified way that i was so intrigued. After almost a year after an interest meeting she had at our school she still kept in touch with us and stayed with us till the very last decison was made. And i would like to say that thank you yo my SoRHOr Madame Syntaktes Blakeney for showing us the RHOyal Blue and Gold light. Since then, I have been nothing but proud to say that i am a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority!


Being a member of an NPHC has not only allowed me to meet some great Sigma women, it has allowed me to meet wonderful people in general.

[starang21]

i secretly wanted to get in good with fine black chicks