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Old 04-02-2005, 09:13 PM
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How so?

BGLOs enjoy white laws, are in white USA, recruit at white schools, and follow the establishment of GLOs that were all white.

And I guess when a "white" GLO has a charity that raises money for a health condition that affects black people more, they are still only serving the "white" community huh?

-Rudey
I think we're looking at this from different perspectives. What I'm saying is that:

Alpha Kappa Alpha is BOTH historically and predominantly African American

and

Alpha Phi is BOTH historically and predominantly European American

But, this is not to say that either organization is made up entirely of AA/EA nor that either organization bars members of other "ethnicities."

ETA: I was directly referring to Tom's comment. I wasn't making a value judgment on the mission of any organization.

For all - can you imagine the effect on our society if NPC/NIC orgs stopped giving generous donations to charities or if NPHC orgs stopped providing service to those charities? Any help is good help and all help is needed!
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Old 04-02-2005, 09:35 PM
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I'm not sure what you mean by this? Taualumna was stating a fact of life in Toronto.
Which is what? That Asian stores in Toronto are generally not clean? This still shocks me.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:14 PM
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Which is what? That Asian stores in Toronto are generally not clean? This still shocks me.
Asian stores used to be less clean than non-Asian stores. I remember holding my nose when grocery shopping with my mom.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:18 PM
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Personally, I just can't see why "historically caucasian/Euro-American" is negative or incorrect when it is true?

Because some people don't like the truth.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:20 PM
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BGLOs enjoy white laws, are in white USA
LOL!!

Thanks to typing this!!! This ALSO proves my point!!!
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:23 PM
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For Alpha Gamma Delta, specifically, our focus is entirely on betterment of the individual, rather than betterment of the community.

Again....

"Implicit" versus "explicit."

If the individuals most often fit certain demographics then the betterment of these individuals translates to the betterment of their corresponding community(ties).
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:28 PM
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I just wonder, when will people start getting over Historically anything.

It was, It is not now.
Get over it for what? Do we get rid of history courses in this country? Obviously history is as important in this country as the current state of things.

These organizations WERE and they still ARE. Consider if and how all of our organizations would evolve if this was not the case.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:31 PM
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Exactly!!!

What I don't think is that people are grasping the full idea of a "cultural organization." Sure, when you first hear or see those words you think (just as I do) of a group of people, who are predominantly the same race, coming together to celebrate that race. Just like my dance group, which is ballet folklorico (or mexican folk dancing) would be considered a "cultural organization." But that is where it all stops....it doesn't seem like a lot of people can get past the fact that a sorority IS a cultural organization.

But from what I've read on this thread most people are saying something to the effect of "oh a black or hispanic sorority would be a cultural organization, but not a "white" sorority." But you all have not explained why a "white" sorority would not be considered "cultural." Like I stated before, EVERYONE has a culture....EVERYONE! So that means that every single "white" person has a heritage, a culture. So when 30-40 girls come together, especially if they are predominantly the same race, they in effect become a sort of "cultural organization."

Just because your sorority does not EXPLICITLY state that you are to "help the white community" (or something to that effect) doesn't exempt you. Just because your philanthropy doesn't encompass a certain race, doesn't mean jack.

A "white" person is not different from a "black" person or from a "hispanic" person. Like I've said numerous times, they all have a culture that they come from. So with that being said, you CAN NOT say that a "white sorority" is different than a "black" or "hispanic" sorority, but the latter are "cultural organizations" and the white sorority isn't.

that is why I said Tri Delta COULD be construed as a "cultural organization" just for the fact that "white" people are not excluded from having a culture

So yeah..sorry i know i sounded redundant...but oh well.
Great post!

Thanks for bringing this full circle.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:37 PM
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And I guess when a "white" GLO has a charity that raises money for a health condition that affects black people more, they are still only serving the "white" community huh?

Nope.

But, on a national level "historically and predominently non-black" GLOs tend not to focus on charities for health conditions that disproportionately impact blacks.
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Old 04-02-2005, 10:38 PM
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Nope.

But, on a national level "historically and predominently non-black" GLOs tend not to focus on charities for health conditions that disproportionately impact blacks.
Not a GLO, but the Junior League is a historically/predominantly white organization and currently issues that many big city leagues are working on impact minorities more than whites.
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Old 04-02-2005, 11:05 PM
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Not a GLO
Therefore, please do not insert non-GLOs into this discussion.


The Junior League is a completely different type of organization altogether and that is like including the Red Cross into this discussion. We get into a much larger issue when you do this and if some of you are unable to see this SMALL point that some of us are making, you'd be even less able to understand a much LARGER one.
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Old 04-02-2005, 11:07 PM
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Therefore, please do not insert non-GLOs into this discussion.
Many Junior League members are GLO alumnae.
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Old 04-02-2005, 11:09 PM
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Many Junior League members are GLO alumnae.
What is the significance of this?
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Old 04-02-2005, 11:13 PM
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What is the significance of this?
Well, you did say earlier that historically white GLOs tend not to focus on black issues. The JL, while not a GLO (but has many GLO alumnae) do focus in issues that involve minorities.
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Old 04-02-2005, 11:16 PM
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Well, you did say earlier that historically white GLOs tend not to focus on black issues.

So, why would you think to insert a non-GLO into this discussion?

Instead of saying "black issues" I say "service the black community." "Black issues" is a very complicated and misused phrase.
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