Can't be denied

After having recently been invited to a reunion bbq by another chapter that I was fairly fond of in undergrad it caused me to reflect on the ties that bond Black Greeks uniquely among the league of college Greek letter organizations. When you look at the relationships post graduation among fraternity and sorority members it is truly an inspiration. These friendships and bonds are everlasting and go with you well into your professional and personal lives. Since graduation, I've been in weddings, birthday parties, reunions, and bbq's celebrating new family additions, anniversaries, accomplishments, and elections all strengthening me with memories and renewing goals by engulfing me in the brotherhood. When you join these organizations you do it gain some sense of identity and leadership development in the realm of activism, scholastic achievement, and good natured manly deeds. College is the most pivotal point in a young mans life when he develops himself as a community leader and decides the direction that he wants the rest of his life to shape towards. Surrounding yourself with men and women of similar convictions and discipline naturally encourage you to maintain these ties as the positive influences will always be an ongoing inspiration to you. That plus the fact that you used to have some real fun times with these guys and "wild out" on the quads, you knew that you will be reminded of the man you love. We all have challenges in life and need to lean on our brother from time to time. Many of us come from a place where we don't have a brother or a close friend to turn to whenever they need it. There are other social orgs that encourage personal development and make for a system of allegiance and friendly associations such as Jack and Jill, white Greek letter organizations, finishing schools, and private social clubs. The purpose of the Black Greek letter org is truly special and unique in that its system is one of deference, progression, and extended family thorough experience and dues. These ties last and are upheld worldwide.