Top 10 Reasons NOT to Be Greek

1. I want to be in "AAA" sorority because my boyfriend is in the "complementary" fraternity, or vise versa.
   *You may not be together forever, but once in you are a Zeta, Sigma, Alpha, ect...for life!!

2. Being a "Λ Μ Ε" is the thing to do, or they "run the yard" on my campus
   *If all you want is the "thing to do" go buy the latest store fashion
   *Who "runs the yard" fluctuates 

3. My best friend is doing it
   *If your best friend jumps offs a bridge, would you?  Do what is right for you!

4. My entire family belongs to sorority or fraternity x,y,z and I don't have a choice
   *You always have a choice to join something else, or not to be greek at all
   *Be an individual, make your own decision!

5. The colors are cute (which I have actually heard someone say)
   *Please stop the madness, how silly can you be?  Some of the colors don't even match!  =-)

6. I want to step and stroll (line or party dance)
   *These are nice and all but they are no the foundations of a BGLO and are not pertinent to their survival

7. I want to fit "in" or be in the "in crowd"
   *Totally irrelevant to anything in life

8. To have friends and to be popular
   *Though be it you will gain some fame and popularity on some campuses, you may also lose some.  Your sorors will be just that sorors, not all will be friends.  People that become your friends because you cross are not really your friends.

9. Resume builder
   *Please do not waste our time

10. To wear letters
    *Buy a white shirt and put your name on it!  =-)
    

Top 10 Reasons to Be Greek

1. It's in your heart, mind, and veins running wild!!!!
   *All sorors you understand!
   *You must have a zeal for the organization.

2. When you sleep at night you dream about Zeta, ect...
   *I know I dreamed about Zeta!

3. You would let nothing stop you from becoming a member of a particular organization
   *If you would let nothing and no one deter you from being a member then go for it!

4. You have researched the history of BGLO and interacted with them and you feel this is honestly right for you!
   *You must investigate what you are getting into and give everyone a chance

5. The principles of the sorority/fraternity are in line with the things you believe in and are trying to obtain.
   *Never join anything you do not concur with.

6. You would like to exhibit to the world that Black Greeks are a positive influence in the community and would like to render your services thereof.
   *Please, we do not need anymore negative influences of Black Greeks.  We also need to give back more to those that have given to us.

7. To continue a legacy of strong black American men and women, that our ancestors...Such as WEB DuBois, Zora Neal Hurston, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Dr. Maya Angelou have worked so hard to establish.
   *All of our founders worked to make organizations that could benefit our people

8. To triumph over stereotypes and adversities that the media and our own people have set against us.
   *So many people have put out negative, disrespectful, and demising images, thoughts, and words.  We need to change this.

9. Because you know in your heart you could not live with out being a Zeta, Sigma, ect.
   *If this continues to knock at the door of your heart, open it!

10. To enhance your personal qualities and characteristics, thereby giving back to your organization.
    *If there are things such as working with children, that would benefit the sorority/fraternity and also help you become a better person, you are on the right track!
    

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