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Can't Stop, Won't Stop
You may notice that my fraternity is not something I mention very often in my diary. There are a lot of reasons for that. But today...it all ends.
I am tired of the hatemail that I get telling me that Alpha doesn't want me, that they would have never voted in my favor, that I am "paper" or, worse yet, the reason that I went grad is because of my sexual orientation.
Excuse my French, but NIGGAS, PLEASE!
A handful of men who happen to be MEMBERS of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., feel as though I, as an out and proud gay black man, have no place in this fraternity. Granted, there are not many men who will come forward and say this to me, but a few who will say so anonymously.
Fellows....MISS ME WITH YOUR HOMOPHOBIA. I ain't goin' NOWHERE. I went grad because it was my choice. You don't get to decide why I made it in -- I'M IN. DEAL WITH IT.
I am not going to be silenced by anyone in this fraternity. For every nutless homophobe who has said anything against me, there are five who already pre-ordered a book! Young and old, straight and gay, my real Brothers have my back.
I am tired of always turning the other cheek. Sometimes I got to respond, just so these bamas know. I put my name, my novel, and my life story out here in hopes that I can help somebody else. If I ain't helpin' you, please....keep it movin'.
Either way, you can't stop this. Understood?
YOU CAN'T STOP THIS.
Posted by Rashid on March 1, 2005 7:42 PM
Comments
Rashid, I am glad to hear you say this - fraternity is not defined by your sexuality, it is defined by unconditional support for your brother. You are doing great things for Alpha and I hope someday these narrowminded jerks realize that.
Greek love.
Commented by Kathleen on March 1, 2005 9:09 PM
*applauds*
Well said, my Brother. Well said.
Commented by Rachel on March 1, 2005 9:42 PM
People need lives and they really need to get hip to the definition of brotherhood.
Commented by Martha on March 2, 2005 12:19 AM
very well said..dont worry about them haters..
Commented by kristal on March 2, 2005 9:15 AM
You hit the nail on that one...Its the ignorance that kills me, But let your books take off and become famous then its those same idiots that are gonna want to claim you! Ima need them to re-learn the defintion of brotherhood, b/c evidently they dont know it nor hold it in their hearts...
Commented by Niki on March 2, 2005 10:00 AM
And, these are the same haters who chastise you by day and pursue you by night. Please...
Commented by Dwayne on March 2, 2005 10:09 AM
Shake dem hata's off
Commented by Amath on March 2, 2005 12:09 PM
Don't let their bullying tactics deter you. If only closed minds came with closed mouths.
Commented by Nikki on March 2, 2005 3:22 PM
I think you are fa-bo-lous (That man is single handedly destroying kids' minds about the way words are spelled. I come to your site alot, I am silent mostly, but wanted to say that I am glad that you are you. You did what you had to do to become a member and you aren't hating on them because they are straight lol! Tell them if they aren't trying to BE your business, stay OUT of your business.
Love from Miami,
Shica
Commented by Yashica Heath on March 7, 2005 9:00 AM
I'm not gonna say much because a word is enough for the wise and with that said, let's all remember, "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone".
With love,
Gamma Psi Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority Inc.
Texas Southern University
Commented by AKA on December 12, 2006 8:58 PM