1906
Many THANKS and much respect to the 7 Jewels at Cornell for giving birth to the black greek system! As a child, teenager, and adult, I've only seen Alpha men as upstanding, intelligent, DiSTinguished Gentlemen who continue to strive toward the excellence and empowerment of black men. Had I been a man, I would have chosen Alpha Phi Alpha because its goals, ideals, and overall temperament are much like that of DST, in my opinion. And, although the Sphinx/Pyramid and Ape/Elephant connections are coincidental, there is a relationship between our organizations:
http://www.deltasigmatheta.com/alphaluv.htm
Much Delta Luv to the special Alpha Men in my life:, My uncle Charles Smith, cousins Kevin Smith and James Giles, friends Greg Doss, Babila Lima, Gerald Goodman, Mike Watson, Mike Miller, and all the members of Beta, Delta Kappa, and Kappa Beta chapters!
1908
It is impossible for me as a Delta to not respect Alpha Kappa Alpha for being the first black sorority. While many people continue to perpetuate the rivalry between our organizations, let me speak for all my Sorors when I say: "Thank you, Ethel Hedgeman Lyle!" A big, loud "OOP-SKEE" to my God-sent friends Landra Jeffries and Ceara Flake, and to my friends of Alpha Chapter, Spring 1996.
1911 Krimson & Kreme
In addition to the fact that the Kappas wear THE most beautiful kolors I've ever seen, these men are the epitome of klass and kourtesy! The webpage is one of the best I've seen yet! Tight hugs to all my Red & White brothers, but especially to Kevin Ferguson, Kenny Ferguson, and Joey Foote.
1911 Royal Purple and Old Gold
I just LOVE the bruhs! And even though I know there is no official, constitutionally bound relationship between us, I will forever and always consider the Omegas MY brothers, and think of them when I see African Violets! I thank their founders for all their help, and I commend the organizations for continuing to strive towards Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. Coleman Love to my BEST friend, David Jeffries (your friendship has truly been essential to MY soul), and to Denzil Kelly, Stacy Rogers, Craig Brown, Mike West, Chris McCaskill, PT, and the chapters at Ohio State (Iota Psi), Mississippi State, Howard, U of Southern Mississippi, Bowling Green in Ohio, and Central State. Y'all got me sayin' My My My...My My My, My!
1914 & 1920
Who can't give props to the Royal Blue family of ZetaPhiBetaSigma?!?! I am forever in awe of the closeness of these two organizations. I commend the Sigmas for their committment to African culture and I love the Zetas for their ability to take stepping to a whole 'nother level! I haven't seen a Zeta chapter yet that didn't bring me to my feet at a stepshow! Greek love to the Sigmas and Zetas at Ohio State, especially to Ajamu Frazier, for helping me put my campus' greek parties on the map. A kiss to Ronald Henderson at Northeast Louisiana U. for showing me how a queen
should be treated, and a teary-eyed "I miss you" to Tiana Hill of Zeta's Alpha Chapter.
1922
The ladies of Sigma Gamma Rho are always about the business! When I tried to establish a Black Greek Council at my university, I got more help from the one SGRho on my campus than I did from anyone else. SGRho did not have a chapter there yet (she'd pledged somewhere else), so the administration would not allow her to be an active part of the Council. Still, she bent over backwards to help me get things together. Now, two years after I founded the Black Greek Council, this same young lady has transformed it to a recognized chapter of the NPHC! Thank you Daisy!
1963
I know it's been a turbulent flight, but the Iotas continue to fly high. They are committed to their goals and motto, and take pride in their history and individuality. Of all the fraternity men I've ever met, Iota Phi Theta is the only one in which ALL of their members I've encountered have treated me with the highest level of respect and admiration a woman deserves. Thank you all, and especially to Donnell Carrington and the brothers at Ohio State, Morgan State, and U of Akron.
To the entire NPHC Family:
May we all continue to work together and support each other in both our individual and collective efforts to uplift ourselves and our black communities! God Bless!
Greek love always,
Alysia
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