The Hard Knock Zeta Chi Chapter of IOTA Phi Theta Fraternity
Inc presents its Fall 21 lime, I.S CUTTHROAT
**** Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part V of this pancocojams series. This post showcases six videos of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc. probates.
I'm particularly interested in documenting whether one or more designated member/s of that fraternity holds a decorated staff or some other object and whether neophytes carry a shield during their probate.
However, these videos are given without any descriptions or any comments.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos. -snip- Documenting how historically Black Greek letter fraternity and sorority probates wouldn't be complete without information about the close contact processional styles that the neophytes have when they enter the probate performance area.
I believe that those close contact styles were/are influenced by the South African Venda's [ethnic population] Domba dance which is also known as "the python dance". Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/similarities-between-venda-python-dance_7.html for a 2013 pancocojams post entitled "Similarities Between The Venda (South Africa) Python Dance & Historically African American Greek Letter Sororities Probate Line Formations".
**** SHOWCASE VIDEOS OF IOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY INC. PROBATES
These videos are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube.
PHI BETA SIGMA Probate GAMMA GAMMA CHAPTER 2K12 @ North
Carolina Central University (NCCU) Congratulations to PHASE 4: Unpredictable
TakeOver
**** Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part V of this pancocojams series. This post showcases six videos of Phi Beta Sigma, Fraternity Inc. probates.
I'm particularly interested in documenting whether one or more designated member/s of that fraternity holds a decorated staff or some other object and whether neophytes carry a shield during their probate.
However, these videos are given without any descriptions or any comments.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos. -snip- Documenting how historically Black Greek letter fraternity and sorority probates wouldn't be complete without information about the close contact processional styles that the neophytes have when they enter the probate performance area.
I believe that those close contact styles were/are influenced by the South African Venda's [ethnic population] Domba dance which is also known as "the python dance". Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/similarities-between-venda-python-dance_7.html for a 2013 pancocojams post entitled "Similarities Between The Venda (South Africa) Python Dance & Historically African American Greek Letter Sororities Probate Line Formations".
**** SHOWCASE VIDEOS OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC. PROBATES
These videos are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube.
SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is given at the top of this page.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - "Blu Jack City" Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Probate
Spring 2019 Coastal Carolina University
Crispygawd Apr 12,
2019
The Beta Beta Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Presents
"Blu Jack City" Spring 2019 Edition
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Phi Beta Sigma probate 2022
Torrey Purvey. Mar 11, 2022
#LangstonUniversity
My name is Torrey Purvey. I'm an educator and photographer.
My photos used for ESPN, Essence Magazine, Sports Illustrated, LA Times and
other fashion show entities
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - MORGAN STATE SIGMAS NEOPHYTE SHOW FALL '23 FULL SHOW (GAMMA
CHAPTER)
Grand Tour Media, Nov
24, 2023
Filmed and Edited by: Grand Tour Media
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Spring 2024 New Member
Presentation
Jason Gray, Apr 2, 2024
Arkansas Baptist College
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - Howard University Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Alpha
Chapter Probate | Spring '24
All That Coin, Apr 5, 2024
Get ready to witness the ultimate display of brotherhood and
excellence as Phi Beta Sigma fraternity takes center stage at Howard
University's Spring 2024 Probate! Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes
look at this electrifying event, where the newest members of Phi Beta Sigma
step into the spotlight and embrace their roles as leaders and change-makers.
In this captivating video, immerse yourself in the energy
and excitement as the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma prepare to introduce their
latest additions to the world. From the intense rehearsals to the moments of
celebration and camaraderie, experience the dedication, passion, and sense of
community that define the Phi Beta Sigma experience at Howard University.
Follow along as we journey through the historic campus of
Howard University, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere and rich tradition that
surrounds this iconic institution. From the iconic landmarks to the diverse and
dynamic student body, Howard University sets the stage for an unforgettable
evening of brotherhood and empowerment.
Whether you're a member of the fraternity, a proud
supporter, or simply curious about Greek life at Howard University, this video
promises to captivate and inspire. Don't miss out on this exclusive glimpse
into the Phi Beta Sigma Spring 2024 Probate ....
**** This concludes Part V of this pancocojams series.
"Big AL" Alpha Lambda Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Probate on March 22, 2013 in Smith Hammond Memorial Center.
**** Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part IV of this pancocojams series. This post showcases six videos of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. probates. I'm particularly interested in documenting whether one or more designated member/s of that fraternity holds a decorated staff or some other object and whether neophytes carry a shield during their probate.
However, these videos are given without any descriptions or any comments.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos. -snip- Documenting how historically Black Greek letter fraternity and sorority probates wouldn't be complete without information about the close contact processional styles that the neophytes have when they enter the probate performance area.
I believe that those close contact styles were/are influenced by the South African Venda's [ethnic population] Domba dance which is also known as "the python dance". Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/similarities-between-venda-python-dance_7.html for a 2013 pancocojams post entitled "Similarities Between The Venda (South Africa) Python Dance & Historically African American Greek Letter Sororities Probate Line Formations".
**** SHOWCASE VIDEOS OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY INC. PROBATES
These videos are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube, except for Showcase Video #1
SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is given at the top of this page.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - The Legendary Lambda Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Inc. Fall ‘18 New Member Presentation
// SHOTBYJHINDS, Dec 3, 2018
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Kappa Alpha Psi Spring 19, ZZ MVSU
Sidney Stevenson Jr, Apr 9, 2019
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - T4 Visuals | Southern University Alpha Sigma Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi Supreme 16 Probate 2023
T4 Visuals, Apr 10,
2023
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - Gamma Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fall 23 Probate
RSEdits, Nov 14, 2023
The Gamma Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi held a Neophyte
Presentation November 10th for their newest initiates.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. | Alpha Xi Chapter |
Florida A&M University |Spr. 23 Initiates
The Kidd Creations, Jan 1, 2024
Alpha Xi Chapter of
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at Florida A&M University focusing
on Chris Hutt
**** This concludes Part IV of this pancocojams series.
2013 Omega Psi Phi TAU chapter probate B.A.Q.Y.A.R.D 11
**** Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part III of this pancocojams series. This post showcases six videos of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. probates.
I'm particularly interested in documenting whether one or more designated member/s of that fraternity holds a decorated staff or some other object and whether neophytes carry a shield during their probate.
However, these videos are given without any descriptions or any comments.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos. -snip- Documenting how historically Black Greek letter fraternity and sorority probates wouldn't be complete without information about the close contact processional styles that the neophytes have when they enter the probate performance area.
I believe that those close contact styles were/are influenced by the South African Venda's [ethnic population] Domba dance which is also known as "the python dance". Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/similarities-between-venda-python-dance_7.html for a 2013 pancocojams post entitled "Similarities Between The Venda (South Africa) Python Dance & Historically African American Greek Letter Sororities Probate Line Formations".
**** SHOWCASE VIDEOS OF OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY INC. PROBATES
These videos are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube, except for Showcase Video #1
SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is given at the top of this page.
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Omega Psi Phi - Chi Theta - Spring 2014 Probate
Tamaira Heyward, Apr 22, 2014
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Omega
Psi Phi : Beta Chapter Spring 2018 Probate (FULL MOVIE
Grand Tour Media, Apr 22, 2018
Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 -Omega Psi Phi - Majestic ΨΨ Chapter - Fall 2022 Probate |
Kentucky State University @Dondarii 🎥
3 Headed Goat Prod., Dec 2, 2022
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #5-Bring Em’ Out - 💜💛 #SCSU 💜💛
XiPsiQues / Omega Psi Phi Spr. 23 Probate
Karen Lady Kay Hilton Sanders, Apr 6, 2023
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - Upsilon Psi Spr24 Probate
MyEyeView, Premiered Mar 29, 2024
FAMU - HANSEL TOOKES STUDENT RECREATION CENTER
Spring 2024 new member presentation for the Might Melodic
Bloody-Up Upsilon Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
**** This concludes Part III of this pancocojams series.
The Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ,
seated at Hampton University. Spring 2023 Neophyte Presentation
Videographer: @GrandTourMedia
**** Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part II of this pancocojams series. This post showcases six videos of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. probates.
I'm particularly interested in documenting whether one or more designated member/s of that fraternity holds a decorated staff or some other object and whether neophytes carry a shield during their probate.
However, these videos are given without any descriptions or any comments.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos. -snip- Documenting how historically Black Greek letter fraternity and sorority probates wouldn't be complete without information about the close contact processional styles that the neophytes have when they enter the probate performance area.
I believe that those close contact styles were/are influenced by the South African Venda's [ethnic population] Domba dance which is also known as "the python dance". Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/similarities-between-venda-python-dance_7.html for a 2013 pancocojams post entitled "Similarities Between The Venda (South Africa) Python Dance & Historically African American Greek Letter Sororities Probate Line Formations".
****
SHOWCASE VIDEOS OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY INC. PROBATES These videos are given in chronological order based on their publishing date on YouTube, except for
SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is given at the top of this page.
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 -Alpha Phi Alpha - Gamma Nu Chapter - Fall 2013 | COUP
D'ÉTAT: DEFY AND CONQUER
Penn State Alphas, Jun 9, 2014
Fall 2013, COUP D'ÉTAT: DEFY AND CONQUER, of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Incorporated by way of the MIGHTY Gamma Nu Chapter!
****
SHOW VIDEO #3- Fall 2013 | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. | Hampton
University
TheHU UnderGround, Dec 2, 2013
Gamma Iota Chapter
Shot & Edited By: Brett Harris
Directed By: Andrew Nguyen
Hampton University
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 -Alpha Phi Alpha Spring 2018 Probate
Probate video of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (St. Louis Alphas) Spring 2018 initiates located in
St. Louis, Missouri. The probate was performed at Harris-Stowe State University
(HSSU) the only HBCU in St. Louis
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. |
Spring 2023 Probate
PV Alphas, Apr 6, 2023
Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Located at Prairie View A&M University.
Video shot by Rhomel Dudley.
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - Howard University Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Beta
Chapter Probate | Spring '24
All That Coin, Apr 5, 2024
Prepare to be blown away as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity takes
Howard University by storm in their highly anticipated Spring 2024 Probate!
Join us for an exclusive insider's look at this monumental event, where the
newest members of Alpha Phi Alpha step into the spotlight and embrace their
journey as leaders and changemakers.
In this electrifying video, immerse yourself in the
excitement and camaraderie as the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha prepare to
introduce their newest additions to the world. From the intense rehearsals to
the moments of celebration and unity, experience the dedication, passion, and
sense of brotherhood that define the Alpha Phi Alpha experience at Howard
University.
Follow along as we navigate through the iconic campus of
Howard University, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere and rich history that
surrounds this esteemed institution. From the historic landmarks to the diverse
and dynamic student body, Howard University provides the perfect backdrop for
an unforgettable evening of empowerment and legacy.
Whether you're a member of the fraternity, a proud
supporter, or simply intrigued by the allure of Greek life at Howard
University, this video promises to captivate and inspire. Don't miss out on
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****
This concludes Part II of this pancocojams series.
This Is Part I of a six part pancocojams series about the custom of designated members of historically Black Greek letter fraternities holding a staff or some other object during their new members' probates.
This post presents my conclusions about this custom based on my informal online research (i.e. by watching about a 100 YouTube videos of historically Black Greek letter sorority and fraternity probates. I watched these somewhat randomly selected videos between April 4, 2024 through April 12, 2024).
This post also includes online comments or information about this custom.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos. -snip- Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-historically-black-greek-letter.html for the closely related pancocojams series about the custom of designated members of historically Black Greek letter sororities carrying a mace or holding a staff during their organization's probates. -snip- Documenting how historically Black Greek letter fraternity and sorority probates wouldn't be complete without information about the close contact processional styles that the neophytes have when they enter the probate performance area.
I believe that those close contact styles were/are influenced by the South African Venda's [ethnic population] Domba dance which is also known as "the python dance". Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2013/01/similarities-between-venda-python-dance_7.html for a 2013 pancocojams post entitled "Similarities Between The Venda (South Africa) Python Dance & Historically African American Greek Letter Sororities Probate Line Formations".
**** DISCLAIMER I consider this pancocojams series on historically Black Greek letter fraternity custom of carrying a mace or holding a staff during probates (new members public presentations) to be a work in progress.
I haven't found any articles online or offline about these customs and I haven't spoken to anyone about these customs.
Hopefully, this series will result in documentation, discussion, and research on this subject. **** INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CUSTOM The information in this post and in Part I of the companion series on this custom as practiced by historically Black Greek letter sororities is based on the conclusions that I reached from watching a number of YouTube videos of historically Black Greek letter probates.
Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-historically-black-greek-letter.html for that companion post with the title: "The Historically Black Greek Letter Sorority Custom Of Designated Members Carrying A Mace Or Holding A Staff During Probates (Part I - Information & Comments)".
For the historical and cultural record, please add and correct information about this custom in this post's comment section below. Thanks! **** EXPLANATION OF SOME TERMS A "probate" is the first time that new members of historically Greek letter sororities or fraternities are introduced to the general public. The older terms "crossing over" and/or "coming out" were used in 1966 when I became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc (Gamma Zeta chapter, New Jersey).
"Crossing over" metaphorically means stepping into the land where members of that Greek letter organization dwell). While some YouTube videos of this historically Black Greek letter organization event used the term "probates", it appears to me that most videos used the term "new member presentation" or some similar terms.
"Neos" (neophytes) are new members of a specific historically Black Greek letter sorority or fraternity. **** WHEN DID THE CUSTOM BEGIN? YouTube videos of designated members of historically Black Greek letter fraternities holding a staff or some other objects (such as canes, decorated sticks, paddles, and/or flags) are a small subset of YouTube videos of those fraternities stepping and strolling.
Based on my admittedly informal research of watching probate videos of historically Black Greek letter fraternities the earliest date for a YouTube video that I've come across of historically Black Greek letter fraternities with this probate custom is from 2013 (Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.). 2013 is in contrast to 2009, the earliest date that I came across for a YouTube video of members of a historically Black Greek letter sorority (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.) carrying a decorated or undecorated mace (i.e. the sticks that drum majors carry) during a probate. I didn't come across any YouTube video example of members of historically Black Greek letter fraternities holding maces decorated or otherwise.
As I noted in my post on historically Black Greek letter sororities https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-historically-black-greek-letter.html, this custom of designated members of a sorority (and not the new members of that sorority) carrying a mace during a probate eventually gave way to the custom of designated members holding a staff. The multiple YouTube videos (around 100) that I watched of Divine 9 probates suggests that the custom of carrying a staff was first done by sororities, but the custom of sorority members carrying a mace may have been an adaptation of fraternity members carrying a walking stick.
From the YouTube videos that I watched it appears that Divine 9 sororities included the custom of holding decorated staffs before Divine 9 fraternities, but further research needs to be done to substantiate that. Based on the YouTube videos that I have watched, it appears that it wasn't until around 2018 that the custom of designated members of certain historically Black Greek letter fraternities carrying a decorated staff became relatively common.
From the YouTube videos that I watched, it appears that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is the Divine 9 fraternity that most consistently follows the custom of designated members holding a staff with the fraternity's letters on it during a probate. Members of Kappa Apha Psi carried small crimson and cream canes on their arms for the use of neos during their probate show. in some videos that I watched, members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity carried tall sticks decorated in their organization's official colors of royal blue and pure white. And in some videos member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity carried tall sticks decorated in their organization's official colors of crimson and cream. In both cases those sticks might be considered substitutes for maces. Some Iota Phi Theta Fraternity probate videos have the members-not the neos- carrying a shovel, an object that has esoteric meaning for that fraternity.
I've only come across one YouTube videos as of the publication date of this pancocojams post (April 12, 2024) of members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. adhering to this custom if you count holding lit torches or torch-like sticks as part of this custom. That video and some other Omega Psi Phi Fraternity videos are showcased in this pancocojams series. Of course, this doesn't mean that there are no chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity that don't adhere to the custom of carrying staffs during probates.
In at least one Omega Psi Phi Fraternity video that showed neos on probate proceeding to their new presentation event, a member of that organization was shown with a dog (a pit bull?)" in leash. In that video and in some others the men on probate wore gold dog collars and mimicked the attack and barking actions of dogs when they were approached by the members who were responsible for pledging them. ****
WHO CARRIES THESE STAFFS? The staffs in these probate videos that I have watched are only carried or held by certain members of the fraternities. It's likely that the men who carry the staffs are the DP (Dean of Pledges) and the ADP (Assistant Dean of Pledges) along with their other members of the fraternities who help them (particularly in the case of large lines i.e. groups of pledges.
A "pledge" is a person who is in the process of becoming a member of that Greek letter organization. When a pledge "crosses over" (officially joins that sorority) she is referred to as a "neophyte" ("neo").
**** HOW ARE THESE STAFFS DECORATED? Based on the videos that I've watched, it appears that most of the staffs that are held during historically Black Greek letter probates are decorated with the Greek letters of the fraternity and that fraternity's founding date.
These staffs may (also) be painted or decorated in one or both of the two official colors of that fraternity. . These staffs aren't as highly decorated as the staffs that are held by designated members of historically Black Greek letter sororities. In keeping with American cultural norms, these fraternity staffs don't have any flowers or glittering decorations.
**** WHAT OTHER OBJECTS THAT ARE CARRIED OR HELD DURING THESE PROBATES? The YouTube videos of historically Black Greek letter fraternities probates includes some scenes of designated members carrying flags with the name of their fraternities. I didn't notice any flags in videos of historically Black Greek letter sorority probates.
I also came across some YouTube videos of members of these fraternities carrying what appeared to be wooden paddles..
One major difference that I noticed between these fraternity probates and sorority probates is that in a lot of Divine Nine fraternities the neos carry a shield or just the first person in that fraternity line carries a shield. (The first person in a historically Black Greek letter fraternity or sorority line is called the "ace".)
In the YouTube videos that I watched this probate custom of the ace holding a shield was limited to members of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.
In many YouTube videos of historically Black Greek letter fraternities the men "on line" (i.e. pledges) wear partial or complete face masks. Only a few YouTube videos of Divine nine sorority probates showed neos wearing any masks.
A number of videos of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity showed their neos carrying lanterns which is a symbol with esoteric meaning for that fraternity.
**** WHAT ARE THE CULTURAL INFLUENCES ON THIS CUSTOM? The major cultural influences that I noted in the first post in this pancocojams series about this custom historically Black Greek letter sororities also influenced this custom among most of the Divine 9 fraternities.
Listed in no particular order, I believe these cultural influences were (are) 1. African American drum majors carrying maces 2. Egyptian Gods, Goddesses, and royalty carrying staffs 3. Mardi Gras Indians carrying decorated staffs.
In addition to those cultural influences, my guess is that the custom of historically Black Greek letter fraternities and sororities carrying staffs has also been influenced by other African cultures, including Zulu (South African) customs.
African Americans could have learned South African [and other African customs besides those of Egypt and South Africa) in a number of ways, including the mass media (before the internet), through books/magazines, cultural travel to South Africa, as well as through South African dance groups performing in the United States and/or South African students studying at historically Black colleges and universities in the United States.
In the 1970s and 1980s with the rise of pride in our African ancestry, on African Americans were particularly fascinated with the image if not the real history of Shaka Zulu.
Video #1
Zulu Men (Amabutho)
SeeYa Films, Jun 28, 2021
These are Zulu men dressed in their traditional attire
singing their traditional songs.
**** Video #2
[WARNING: This YouTube video includes topless women]
Unity in Motion: Celebrating Zulu Heritage Through Tribal
Dance 🕺💃
Tekweni, Oct 27, 2012
**** This concludes Part I of this pancocojams series.
This is Part V of a five part pancocojams series that presents information about and videos of the custom of sorors of historically Black Greek letter sororities carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff at the beginning of their new member presentations (also known as "probates")
This post showcases multiple videos of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. probates that include designated sorors carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is embedded at the top of this post.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - OMICRON ETA CHAPTER of SIGMA GAMMA RHO | FALL '17 PROBATE [The University of North Carolina at Greensboro]
Miles Carter Films, Nov 30, 2017
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 -"The Classy" Phi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho
Sorority, Inc.
Phi Chapter Clark Atlanta University, Aug 7, 2019 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Welcome back
The Classy Phi Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Spring 2019 Neophyte Presentation
22 True Beauties of Rhoyalty
Videographer: Self_Made Production
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, INC Fall 2022 Neophyte
Presentation UC and Xavier University
J/L Productions, Feb 14, 2023
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - Sigma Gamma Rho Spring 2023 Neophyte Presentation | Alpha
Delta Poodles at Harris-Stowe University! [St. Louis,Missouri]
D2R Official, May 11, 2023
Watch The Poodles At Harris-Stowe Show Out! -snip- Two sorors each carry a staff. One staff has the Greek letters of the sorority and the other staff has the year the organization was founded as well as the initials "AD" (which probably stands for "Assistant Dean"[of Pledges] ) and "VP" (which probably stands for "Vice President).
The first person in the probate line holds a Sigma Gamma Rho shield.
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - Alpha
Beta Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Spring 24 Presentation
tezzy1963, Premiered Mar 28, 2024
Spring 24 Presentation at Tennessee State University of
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. ALPHA BETA CHAPTER
****
This concludes Part V of this five part pancocojams series.
The Xi Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. had a
new membership presentation on March 3rd, 2018. The Unique Pearls had made
their way to Zeta land. This is at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. -snip- Two sorors each hold a decorated Zeta Phi Beta Sorority staff and one soror holds a large blue lettr "Z" with white dots.
****
Edited by Azizi Powell
This is Part IV of a five part pancocojams series that presents information about and videos of the custom of sorors of historically Black Greek letter sororities carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff at the beginning of their new member presentations (also known as "probates")
This post showcases multiple videos of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. probates that include designated sorors carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated staff.
The content of this post is presented for historical, folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of these videos.
****
SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is embedded at the top of this post.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Zeta Phi Beta Upsilon Alpha Fall 2016 Probate
Damarquis Casarez, Dec 8, 2016
Huston-Tillotson University - Six Phazez Of Systematic
TurBLUence -snip- This probate video doesn't show any sorors with a staff or any sorors with a mace.
Unlike later Zeta Phi Beta Sorority probates, the first member of the probate line doesn't hold a shield.
Some sorors are seated with a stick in front of them.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Tuskegee University Zeta Phi Beta Theta Beta Chapter 2019
Renee Gray, Apr 16, 2019 -snip- This video shows two sorors standing side by side in front of a vertical line of probates. Each soror is holding a thin lightly decorated staff or long mace.
The ace (the first person in the probate line) is carrying a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority shield.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - Zeta Phi Beta I Beta Delta Chapter I Probate Spring 2022
Omaria Ackerson, May 16, 2022
Spring '22 Beta Delta Chapter Probate at Xavier University of Louisiana. -snip- This video shows two sorors holding a decorated staff with the sorority's colors and Greek letters.
The ace (first person in the vertical line of neos) holds a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority shield.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - UAPB Zetas Fall 2022 New Member Presentation
Alan Jefferson, Dec 8, 2022 UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,Inc.
Beta Beta Chapter
Fall 2022
New Member Presentation
Filmed by: Alan B.Jefferson -snip- Two sorors are shown holding decorated staffs. One of the staffs has the letters "V P" which probably stands for "Vice President".
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc Gamma Alpha Spr 24 Line
Everlasting Memories by Ira Willis
Mar 15, 2024 FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Gamma Alpha Chapter 2024 Spring Presentation -snip- This video shows two sorors standing in front of two vertical lines of new members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
The ace (first person in one of the vertical line of neos) holds a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority shield.
**** This concludes Part IV of this five part pancocojams series.
This is Part III of a five part pancocojams series that
presents information about and videos of the custom of sorors of historically
Black Greek letter sororities carrying a decorated mace or holding a decorated
staff at the beginning of their new member presentations (also known as
"probates")
This post showcases multiple videos of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. probates that include designated sorors carrying a decorated
mace or holding a decorated staff.
The content of this post is presented for historical,
folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.
All copyrights remain with their owners.
Thanks to all those who are featured in these videos and
thanks to the producers and publishers of these videos on YouTube. Thanks also
to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to all those who are
featured in these embedded videos as well as the producers and publishers of
these videos.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO #1
This video is embedded at the top of this post.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #2 - Delta Sigma Theta - DST Spring 2012 Probate - NSU
locktighttv, Feb 28, 2012 #ACE -snip- This is the earliest publishing date that I have come across for a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority probate video that includes a soror holding a decorated mace.
In addition to a mace, in this video a few sorors who are interacting with the probate line are carrying a slender cream colored walking cane decorated with crimson ribbon. Another soror holds aloft a small wooden board (a paddle?) with something written on it.
No soror in this video is carrying a decorated staff.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #3 - Delta Sigma Theta 2013 Eta Zeta Probate
Sylvia Lewis, April 10, 2013
The Extra Zealous Eta Zeta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. spring
2013 probate. CenTENnial HaZards. -snip- In the beginning of this video a soror carries a tall lightly decorated mace.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #4 - Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta New Initiate
Presentation Spring 2018
Da Edge, Mar 18, 2018
The Return | @DaEdge1Pro | @DaEdge1
R.E.B.I.R.T.H 50
Alpha Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta -snip- A soror carries a decorated staff while she leads the way for the probate line.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #5 - The Mighty Alpha Zeta Chapter of DST New Initiate
Presentation Spr. 19| Talladega College
Gvision Production, May 4, 2019 -snip- A designated soror carries a decorated staff.
**** SHOWCASE VIDEO #6 - DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC| SPRING 24'| THATS SO
LINCOLN
Queen BaBari, Premiered Mar 30, 2024
PHOTOGRAPHER 📸:
@officialneweraentertainment -snip- Two sorors walk ahead of the probate line carrying decorated staffs.
**** This concludes Part III of this five part pancocojams series.
