What is Really goin on?? DST "Movie"??

[pinkies up]

I wish that people would be a little more respectful to people's organizations. It's okay to document struggles and hurdles that people have overcome, but for people to capitalize off of something as special as a sorority or fraternity, WITHOUT any proceeds going to those organizations, is deplorable. Mu aunt is a Delta and she is very upset about this movie. (probably more upset than when I pledged AKA) You never see the white fraternities or organizations like Skull and Bones allowing a sneak peak at their "struggles".

[DSTRen13]

Originally Posted by pinkies up

I wish that people would be a little more respectful to people's organizations. It's okay to document struggles and hurdles that people have overcome, but for people to capitalize off of something as special as a sorority or fraternity, WITHOUT any proceeds going to those organizations, is deplorable. Mu aunt is a Delta and she is very upset about this movie. (probably more upset than when I pledged AKA) You never see the white fraternities or organizations like Skull and Bones allowing a sneak peak at their "struggles".

Why film the HWGLOs' stories? I mean, maybe they have good stories, I don't know, but even if they do - they have fewer members, and most of their members tend not to care a lot about their orgs too much after four years, so the profit potential is a lot less ... it's all about the $$$.

[RedefinedDiva]

I think that the lure is the "controversy" associated with AKA and DST. Here it is, almost one hundred years later, and people still have their panties in a bunch about what did/did not, may/may not have happened.

NONE of us will truly know what happens until we make it to the "Upper Room" and are able to ask our illustrious founders for ourselves. Considering that MEMBERS of both orgs. may not have every single fact, I doubt that some outsider, regardless of how much reading and research that he may have done, can "enlighten" the masses on anything. His films can only be based on hearsay and conjecture.

I would consider viewing the films, just to see what the big deal is and to possibly get a good laugh. Whatever he presents can only be taken with a grain of salt. I'm sure interests will take it as law, but that's their business. AKA has its version of the split, just as DST has its version. Either way, it's cool because it is OUR truth. Our historians put in work to present the most accurate facts they could to us. As members of our respective orgs., we can take what is presented, as well as continue to research and learn more about our orgs. That's something that a film can't do for us. His goal is to entertain and turn a profit, not educate. If so, he would have tried to get support from our Corporate Offices.

For all I care, he can make movies about us every year until eternity. It just goes to show that our popularity is still going strong.

[pinkies up]

Originally Posted by DSTRen13

Why film the HWGLOs' stories? I mean, maybe they have good stories, I don't know, but even if they do - they have fewer members, and most of their members tend not to care a lot about their orgs too much after four years, so the profit potential is a lot less ... it's all about the $$$.

That's true. It's a shame how we (black sororities) and our story are being pimped and ripped off. Are they offering the Delta's any money for the use of their name and other sorority related info? That's not fair.

[jitterbug13]

While I was at work, trying to stay awake, I was thinking about this article. Even though this has been bothering me for the past year (seeing that this thread started about a year ago and still going), this part of the story bothered me even more.

The film could easily be shown in classrooms to college-bound high school seniors interested in joining the sorority.

"There are no surprises," Fordjour said.

"We want it to be a tool possibly played during Black History Month or maybe on the Oxygen network as part of a discussion on women and civic education," White added.

I don't want no unauthorized movie about Delta to be shown to no high school seniors/freshman girls who are thinking they are going to walk into Delta thinking they know everything because they saw the movie. It doesn't work that way. They got to do their research. I sure don't want to see it be put on Oxygen to be on after Monique's Fat Chance or Talk Sex with Dr. Sue. Yes, I would like to see something about our history done (and my interpertation of what the national spokeswoman said was that they were waiting on the 100th anniversary to do something), but I want on PBS and have it tastefully done like the Alphas (and with Nationals' blessing, of course).

I have another question about this, but since a lot of the sorors are still in Philly, I'll wait until the end of the week.

[Live_Wire17]

Hello Sorors,

Just wanted you to know that I just returned from Philly. I was in attendance for the Sorority Movie as was Soror Murphy (which she remained for a Q & A session after the movie...along with the directors). The movie was taken directly from ISOS but it mainly gave a visual and oral account of what Blacks went through during the time of the forming of DST. It showed all of the obstacles and how DST struggled and fought through. I think it was good because of this. Now the only thing I think they should have done (which I expressed to the director after the movie) was to show how Deltas are continuing to change the world today. He did however show pictures of Deltas that are making moves. It was nothing that mislead the true nature of our work. It only showed how our founders fought for the community and how we continue to do just that. There were a number of Sorors in attendance (wearing letters) and there were members of the National Staff scheduled to attend the later viewing. I went because I don't like anyone to make decisions for me...the only way I feel I can make a valuable comment is if I went to see it myself.

[DSTCHAOS]

I missed the viewing in Philly due to a scheduling conflict. I saw some of the Sorors later on that evening after they left the movie and they enjoyed it. Perhaps I will get to see this movie some other time.

[orighu]

Originally Posted by Live_Wire17

Hello Sorors,

Just wanted you to know that I just returned from Philly. I was in attendance for the Sorority Movie as was Soror Murphy (which she remained for a Q & A session after the movie...along with the directors). The movie was taken directly from ISOS but it mainly gave a visual and oral account of what Blacks went through during the time of the forming of DST. It showed all of the obstacles and how DST struggled and fought through. I think it was good because of this. Now the only thing I think they should have done (which I expressed to the director after the movie) was to show how Deltas are continuing to change the world today. He did however show pictures of Deltas that are making moves. It was nothing that mislead the true nature of our work. It only showed how our founders fought for the community and how we continue to do just that. There were a number of Sorors in attendance (wearing letters) and there were members of the National Staff scheduled to attend the later viewing. I went because I don't like anyone to make decisions for me...the only way I feel I can make a valuable comment is if I went to see it myself.

Thanks for sharing that thought. I hadn't run into anyone who had seen the picture. I would be very interested in the thoughts of those National Staff attending.

[Sahara]

I'm wondering if they are going to portray AKA in a negative way. I saw the preview of their movie on their website and it seemed like the usual AKA bashing. I find it hard to believe that they are going to suddenly be fair and truthful when it comes to making our movie.

[TheMan1906]

Sahara, I don't think they will portray AKA in a negative way, especially if they stick to the same principles they held for the DST project and deal with historical information and accounts.

Obviously, I'm a new poster on here, so HELLO TO ALL!!! I have read EVERY SINGLE last post on this topic! Don't think I'm lame, I work from 11:30 P.M. - 8:00 A.M. in the morning, so the internet helps keep me awake. Anyway, I am also an Alpha, so there should be no clarifications needed regarding the screen name (I saw the ProspeKt posts on another thread).

Live_Wire17, I applaud your attitude and wanting to see it for yourself, often times we hear things and "jump on the bandwagon" without doing research ourselves. We are all entitled to our opinion, but it was really discouraging seeing alot of the posts, not because my frat brothers were involved, but because information was readily available to clear up the misconceptions which led to negative posts.

For example, on their website about the project: http://www.blacksororityproject.com/faq.htm in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) they CLEARLY addressed many of the issues many felt negatively about. Now, I am no historian, although I purport and ASPIRE to be one day, but I always feel it best to do research and find out as much as I can on my own, so when people come and tell you things (like the unknown2u young lady), you know the truth for yourself, or at least you know YOUR TRUTH!

Peace,

MC
Theta Zeta Lambda Alumni Chapter via
Epsilon Eta Chapter, The "ICE" Chapter
4-7-2001, #2

[Gina1201]

Originally Posted by TheMan1906

Sahara, I don't think they will portray AKA in a negative way, especially if they stick to the same principles they held for the DST project and deal with historical information and accounts.

With all due respect, you can't say this statement about the history. Just like I don't know the true history of Alpha Phi Alpha, you don't know the true history of Delta Sigma Theta. Therefore, the "historical information and accounts" may be inaccurate. JMHO.

[TonyB06]

Originally Posted by TheMan1906

Sahara, I don't think they will portray AKA in a negative way, especially if they stick to the same principles they held for the DST project and deal with historical information and accounts.

Obviously, I'm a new poster on here, so HELLO TO ALL!!! I have read EVERY SINGLE last post on this topic! Don't think I'm lame, I work from 11:30 P.M. - 8:00 A.M. in the morning, so the internet helps keep me awake. Anyway, I am also an Alpha, so there should be no clarifications needed regarding the screen name (I saw the ProspeKt posts on another thread).

Live_Wire17, I applaud your attitude and wanting to see it for yourself, often times we hear things and "jump on the bandwagon" without doing research ourselves. We are all entitled to our opinion, but it was really discouraging seeing alot of the posts, not because my frat brothers were involved, but because information was readily available to clear up the misconceptions which led to negative posts.

For example, on their website about the project: http://www.blacksororityproject.com/faq.htm in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) they CLEARLY addressed many of the issues many felt negatively about. Now, I am no historian, although I purport and ASPIRE to be one day, but I always feel it best to do research and find out as much as I can on my own, so when people come and tell you things (like the unknown2u young lady), you know the truth for yourself, or at least you know YOUR TRUTH!

Peace,

MC
Theta Zeta Lambda Alumni Chapter via
Epsilon Eta Chapter, The "ICE" Chapter
4-7-2001, #2

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[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by Sahara

I'm wondering if they are going to portray AKA in a negative way. I saw the preview of their movie on their website and it seemed like the usual AKA bashing. I find it hard to believe that they are going to suddenly be fair and truthful when it comes to making our movie.

. Why do you feel this way?

[ladygreek]

I know I am late on this.

To TheMan1906 you don't know both sides of the background of this, only what your frat put on his website. I was involved early on and trust we have very valid reasons for not endorsing the movie.

ETA: re: the last article. I can't find a Dawn Jones listed anywhere as a national spokesman for the sorority.

[pinkies up]

I always say that unless you are in ABC organization, you don't know the half of everything you think you know.