That’s not any form of leadership to be admired. Comment by Marcus-Kwabena | Tuesday, November 10, 2009 How to make a Alpha E Punch with all the instructions and … ( Kappa's=Nupe juice, Alpha's=jungle juice, and Que's= omega oil) My boyfriend and cousin are both Kappa's and neither will tell me what is in the juice, they just tell me not to drink it. Wednesday, April 22, 2009 Afghan Blanket. Jul 12, 2019 - Explore Sara Romage's board "Sorority" on Pinterest. Hopefully one day, you will let it go…”. I feel that it is necessary for all young men who consider the route of Alpha Phi Alpha, or any other Greek organization, to be privy to this sort of discussion. As you know, hazing today is verboten, although some chapters still try, some with the tacit approval of their faculty advisers. Johnson died […], Pingback by Highbrid Nation » Blog Archive » Black History’s Businessman of the Day - John H. Johnson | And if we cannot stop it at least we can stop being a party to it. The fraternities would compete with each other to impress the rest of the campus as the most distinguished of the fraternities. $39.98 $ 39. Fraternally, Bob J. McNeil, Comment by Bob J. McNeil | Feb 20, 2012 - Explore Courtney Grannis's board "aephi <3", followed by 301 people on Pinterest. I challenge you and Alpha Phi Alpha to raise ninety million dollars for the black community instead of ninety million dollars for statues. “I find it humorous that you would create assertions that are baseless, and probably do nothing but ease your mind about your supposed decision.”. I like to think that although my experience was not as positive as yours, I am a better individual because of it. I guess my principal concern is one of what is this thing we call Alpha Phi Alpha? Most brothers of the frat will be content to ape the behavior you suggest and go along with the program and try to change the mindset of the entire fraternity. I have already begun to and will continue to help my community in a number of ways. It is logical for us to ignore the beauty of these documents because of their white supremacists origins? Thank God that Alpha Phi Alpha was there, because it helped ME get to this point in my life where I am truly satisfied with the Man I have become. Comment by Charles | I have had the opportunity to hear valid points on both sides of the issue. Other black organizations have been detrimental to the black community. We need organizations to help push our community’s agenda and our organizations should reflect that agenda of they are to reflect the needs, wants, and desires of the community. Delta Phi Epsilon Phi Sigma Sigma Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Sigma Alpha Phi Mu Delta Zeta Sorority Bid Day College Sorority Greek T-Shirts That Rock This is where Greek Fraternity and Sorority Chapters search over 35,000 designs and order t-shirts that rock. | Reply. We even created our own community services programs…We served our campus and our community to the high standards of Alpha. Over 175,000 worth. Of course, many men and women have joined these orginizations but each case/person joins for different reasons. Or do we view these documents as having enough nobility within in them that they can be reinterpreted for the benefit of building a nation based on human equality. But what better way to help guide a struggling people, than organizing a group of like minded individuals who all embody the idea of a better tomorrow. It is intended as an honest evaluation of the choice to be a beacon of the past instead of a leading star of the future. Funny, but I lost track of my fraternity bothers and fraternity itself. No offense but they would take just about anybody. Comment by John | After all, my grandfather was a great man and I remember him well. I guess it depends on the club you’re referring to. There is a fundamental difference between a social club and a fraternity. We see the blatant racial discrimination every single day and it does not stop. Alpha Phi Alpha was the first African-American Greek fraternity in the United States. I love my education, and I am imbued with Alpha Phi Alpha in my spirit and heart; thus, I don’t feel like being beaten will make me love my fraternity any better. . In the end, although I will always be grateful for my experience with the organization, my future was elsewhere. In some respects that would actually be a compliment. I have decided to follow a more realistic approach that is not built on a foundation of feeding our collective fraternity ego. It went down very smooth. Comment by brotherpeacemaker | Alphas use their status as Alphas as some kind of justification to separate themselves from the rest of the black community. I am correct about a number of things. | Reply. Can Alpha be used to foster reform, and even revolutionary struggle–of course by those who believe in such philosophies. We were fighting over nothing. Comment by Ape | | Reply, First, let me say greetings brother. What the hell in in that frat punch???? The goal is to stand shoulder to shoulder and pull those who may not be able to do it on their own, up and work as a unit. Instead they are going to spend that money for a tribute to a dead past. It has been a privilege to be around a bevy of genuine men that share the same core values and have gone through a maturation process similar to mine. My friend brought it back from europe. Tikis. Monday, November 24, 2008 Comment by Sankofa | But, as a member of this phrat, your posts disturbs me. I don’t even want to follow the franternal politics necessary to acquire such a position of leadership. Vintage Alpha Sigma 1978 Crimson Sorority Beer Pitcher . You may use the fraternity as a tool. 12dst gave a bang on explanation of those recipes earlier in the thread. ( Log Out /  How ever this discussion has called things into question for me. But my thinking has enjoyed much better meals. The biggest difference between us is that I have experienced Alpha Phi Alpha and I have decided first hand that it is not for me. Did you know this information about these fraternities and sororities? He was part of the sigma chapter which includes students that pursue studies from boston u. I know my intellectual worth and I am passionate for the furtherance of humanity, particularly the black community. Understanding the goals and values of this organization have only been a small part of what has driven me to want to become a part of such a great brotherhood. One of the fraternities here makes this drink called Yuk which is basically gummy bears, vodka, and fruit/ fruit juice. These other organizations are not the subject here. | Reply. As to the following comments, you cannot label every Orginization, chapter, or even individuals as being poor representation of Blacks. The declaration of independence doesn’t start of We The White People. Comment by brotherpeacemaker | Both can have powerful influence. | Reply. My question to any of the members, disgruntled or content, concerns the benefit of the intake process as an undergraduate compared to that of a possible intake in a graduate chapter. So when we see it loosing its way, we are not supposed to jump ship…Rather we are supposed to fight to put it back on its path. I use the fraternity as a tool, and am fortunate to have positive minded individuals ready to work with me at the drop of a dime. Mine is a personal choice to pursue another direction. The symbolism behind “crossing the burning sands” is that of the Greeks/Romans crossing the desert into Africa to conquer African people and steal their knowledge. Each frat has their own type of punch,i.e. As for the “real reason” for joining, it would be naive to not consider the social aspects of joining any fraternal organization. It is a fraternity. Comment by brotherpeacemaker | I am also a little disturbed and disappointed by some of your comments; however I realize they are yours and only you have to own them. .. Nevertheless, good luck with your choice. As a current student in undergrad coming into my junior year I am coming into a moment of intellectual and spiritual enlightenment. There are days I feel like taking care of this unfinished business and going grad chapter, but I haven’t yet. I understand the post very well. Even though the program is specified just for black children, 90% of the children in the program are black. So what is the argument here? Saturday, February 2, 2008 - Change can happen from within. In the case of the Declaration of Independence, anti-slavery statements were eliminated from the final draft. “A voteless people is a hopeless people”; “Go To High School Go To High School Go To College”, Project Alpha, our partnership with Big Brother Big Sister program and march of babies (formerly march of dimes). Your opinion is yours, but believe me, some of the contributions made by my brothers in our society is a lot more than any club would do. You are a first hand example of a black and gold pot calling the kettle a complainer. Monday, February 4, 2008 :D Either way, once made a fun time is guaranteed to be had by all :D :D, Now I remember what its called!!! You did not create the “tension” between those who advocate the in-take process through nationals–which, in truth, is the only legally sanctioned process, and those who advocate a “pledge” process, which usually takes place on an udergraduate level, albeit illegally. I have already proven committment and a stick-to-it-ness through the many organizations and my academic background. If you are serious about helping the Black community, do not participate in any activities–whether fraternal or not–that lend to not allowing you to achieve at the highest academic level during your senior year. I’m not surprised really. You’re so wrapped up in the black and gold that you probably take any criticism of Alpha Phi Alpha personally. Sort of weird I suppose. An Alpha Phi Alpha member’s greatest interest is outside himself. Nice post. Posted by brotherpeacemaker | But, at the end of the day, I must agree that any organization that is not built on trust, genuine brotherhood, and the like is a waste of your damn time–especially if it requires you to all of sudden become stupid (e.g., falling grade point average). If being beaten causes one to love their fraternit the more,then I guess it becomes to proper to “beat the hell” out of our wives, girlfriends, and children in order to make them love us more. If you reside in the Kansas City area, i encourage you to attended the national convention being held there from July 17-21….Come and see what the fraternity has become rather than being so judgmental about it. Comment by Olaniyi Akinsanya | Comment by brotherpeacemaker | You say that the events that I complain about are now practiced in Nigeria. Other black organizations have names that aren’t black. 98. My suggestion to you, if you want to truly move on, complaining about the fraternity you say you joined and writing a blog about it, isn’t the way to go, unless that is your idea of doing things differently. Thanks for the food for thought. come and listen to the future goals the fraternity has set for itself and how we plan to accomplish them. A black child is murdered by boot camp guards and no one thinks these guards severely violated the boy’s civil rights but let a black man kill a dog and he gets three years behind bars. Why should Alpha Phi Alpha be different? But we must ask what one means by alive or dead. Comment by andre | It is obvious that you are a man of intellect, thoughtfulness, and of great character. I was born in Nigeria, and lived there for the first 10yrs of my life, and often go back to visit. But as far as the organizations portraying “White,” I do not fully agree with. I do believe Alpha Phi Alpha has contributed a lot to the community. Pledging any fraternity, (Any) should be done because you want to, not because you think it will get you girls, and parties. He died about fifteen years ago. | Reply. names. One day you may understand. Like Rashid Fai’Sal Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. should consider itself lucky to have a brother like you in its membership list. 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