THE SENTINEL OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AT NC STATE UNIVERSITY
NUBIAN MESSAGE RALEIGH, NC n VOL. XX, ISSUE 18 n THENUBIANMESSAGE.COM n APRIL 10, 2013
PAN AFRIKAN FESTIVAL
2013
The Essence of Our
Cover Art by: Rachel jordan
Metamorphosis
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What is Pan Afrikan Week? DeErricka Green | Managing Editor 1970 was a year of firsts for African
culture amongst all.
Americans at N.C. State: Willie Burden and
Today, the intended ambition of the
Charley Young became the first African
Festival has been realized. Since 1972, the
Americans to receive football scholarships
African American student population has
from the University; the first African
increased from a total of 220, to 2531 in
American Cultural Center, located in the
Fall 2012, according to University Planning
old YMCA building, was formed; and, most
and Analysis. The significance of this leap
appropriate, the first Pan-Afrikan Festival
from 1.6 percent of NCSU students, to 7.4
was hosted
percent is further reflected in this year’s Pan-Afrikan theme: “The Essence of our
Known affectionately as “the black
Metamorphosis.”
homecoming,” Pan-Afrikan has traditionally included the NPHC Step Show, a scholarship
The Festival theme this year reflects just how
pageant and endless parties. In past years
much the African American community
guest speakers such as Sister Souljah,
is growing and evolving on N.C. State’s
Michael Eric Dyson and Stokely Carmichael
campus. The number of black students has
have also graced the stage for students.
grown since the Festival’s inception 40 years
These events were originally designed as
ago. For the first time in memory, the ballot
a time of unity amongst our community,
for Student Body President has included
ultimately with the goal of attracting
all minority candidates. Our power and
more African Americans to enroll in the
influence on campus continues to grow, our
University.
culture more seen and celebrated in a society that often blankets it.
The Festival took inspiration from the
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Although many students see Pan Afrikan as
leaders like Marcus Garvey and Malcolm
“the black homecoming,” this week of events
X, who stressed the importance of self-
provides so much more insight into both the
awareness among the black community,
power of African culture, and our growing
celebration of African ancestry, history and
power on this campus.
Events for Nubian Brothers & Sisters April 10
DanceVisions Presents: DV Unveiled
The DiVas of DanceVisions Dance Company present their 36th Annual Spring Showcase. Tickets can be purchased at dancevisions.eventbrite.com, or from any DanceVisions member. Centennial Campus Middle School, 7:00 p.m.
April 11
Society of Afrikan-American Culture Presents: Bryant K. Smith
Join SAAC for an inspirational keynote by speaker Bryant K. Smith in a discussion of “Breaking Down the N-Word” Talley Student Center Ballroom, 6:00 p.m.
April 12
Pan- Afrikan Comedy Show
Enjoy a hilarious comedy show starring Corey Holcomb, Rob Stapleton and Corwin “C-Dawg” Oglesby. Tickets can be purchased at go.ncsu.edu/panafrikan_etix. Dorton Arena, 7:30 p.m.
April 13
The Black Out: Pan-Afrikan Spring Carnival
Come out for booths, a live DJ, food, fun and fellowship! Hosted by Reach Out and Touch, Women Empowering Society Together, Collegiate 100, and featuring other AASAC organizations. Proceeds aid ROAT’s adoptive family. Harris Field, 11:00 a.m.
April 14
Speak Life: Decades of Praise
Celebrate the end of Pan-Afrikan Week 2013 through worship with Unhibited Praise Gospel Choir as they present their spring concert. Oberlin Baptist Church, 4:00 p.m.
EDITOR - IN - CHIEF KIERRA LEGGETT Editor@ nubian.ncsu.edu
political Pan-Afrikan movements as well as
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The Nubian King and Queen on the Block An Interview with Mr. & Ms. Pan Afrikan 2013
Danielle: As an upperclassmen, I want to help underclassmen find their purpose here at N.C. State as I have. Throughout my journey, I had older people cheering me along and helping me. I’d like to continue that through work with underclassmen. Jamael: This is just the beginning. I believe that this is something that will have to be revealed in the future. I have only lived 22 years and as I have learned in the past, I will continue to learn and experience in the future through pure observation. NM: In what ways would you like to see the African American community at N.C. State evolve and continue to grow? Danielle: A huge complaint that I have heard from almost everyone is that that students feel as though the black comThe Contestants of the 2013 Mr. and Ms. Pan Afrikan Scholarship Pageant | Jasmine Jack
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munity isn’t unified. I think that the first step in fixing this issue is recognizing the lack of unification. I feel like we’re
NM: What does the title of Mr/Ms. Pan-Afrikan 2013
making baby steps toward this goal- AASAC organizations
mean to you?
are co-sponsoring with each other and reaching out to one another. So, I feel like we are forging the path to growth
he Pan-Afrikan Scholarship Pageant is an event that UAB President Lauryn Collier brought back
Danielle: To me, winning is almost like winning home-
and in years to come, we’ll be a black community to be
to the Festival last year.
coming queen, in the sense that Pan-Afrikan Week is the
reckoned with.
African American homecoming. During this week, we’re
The Scholarship Pageant embodies the founder of
able to celebrate our culture, our history and the alumni
Jamael: I believe that the African American community at
Pan-Afrikan Week, Kwame Nkrumah’s original intent to
that come back and all of those organizations that promote
N.C. State needs more role models. When I was a fresh-
educate and celebrate black culture, by giving students the
our culture throughout the year. It’s funny because during
man, I didn’t have anyone to look up to, no males to look
opportunity to showcase their talents and campus achieve-
practices everyone, Joseph [McCrae] especially, kept jok-
up to rather. I met April Gaddy my freshman year, and she
ments at N.C. State, while being celebrated by their peers
ing that ‘Oh, since it’s Pan-Afrikan, Dani has to win.’
became my mentor. She inspired me to be a better man. I think due to her, I have become Mr. Pan-Afrikan. So that’s
and alumni. Jamael: Winning means to me that over the last four years
one way that I believe the African American community
Sunday night, contestants Cameron Buck, Joseph Mc-
of my collegiate career, I’ve done something that my peers
at State can grow. I truly believe that if we don’t have that,
Crae, Jazmine Davis, Chase Johnson, Savannah Jordan, Ja-
have observed and aspire to be. I am now an example to
we don’t have a future and we’re going to die on this cam-
mael Harrison and Danielle Beysolow graced the stage of
other black men on campus to follow and I have completed
pus. We need to be inspiring to one another. We need to
Witherspoon Cinema to dazzle judges and an audience of
a number of feats that cannot be revoked or looked over.
look after those that aren’t stereotypically or archetypically popular and cultivate them.
peers. The seven contested competed through three rounds (career aspirations, talents and eveningwear exhibition)
NM: The theme of this year’s Pan-Afrikan Week is “The Es-
and in the end, Danielle Beysolow, a junior studying Psy-
sence of our Metamorphosis.” Is there a moment in your
chology, and senior Jamael Harrison, a Communications
time here at N.C. State in which you believe you experienced
major, secured the titles of Mr. and Ms. Pan-Afrikan 2013.
a metamorphosis?
In this interview with the Nubian Message, Beysolow
Danielle: I would say definitely from freshman year to last
and Harrison illustrated their journey to success in the
semester, I experienced a change. Before, I was just go-
pageant and the essence of their metamorphoses.
ing along with the motions, not paying attention to my strengths, talents or goals. Through this time, there was
NM: What was your reaction to capturing the title of Mr/Ms.
just a major switch and I began to realize my purpose here
Pan-Afrikan 2013?
at N.C. State and why I’m here. The Pan-Afrikan pageant captured that journey that I’ve gone through. Almost like a
Danielle: I was surprised. I was incredibly nervous about
self-realization period.
the show and I just wanted to get it over with. Throughout the process, all the contestants worked so hard, and I saw
Jamael: I would say [my moment of metamorphosis] hap-
everyone in practice with their talents, they were all great.
pened incrementally between freshmen year and now. Ev-
So I was completely surprised when I won.
ery year, there was something that I realized I learned from and those lessons have culminated into who I am now. I’ve
Jamael: It galvanized me. I was very shocked. I don’t con-
learned who my real friends are, what my source is and
sider myself to be the ‘stereotypical popular guy,’ so it re-
who I am at the core, and that I cannot deny that anymore.
ally shocked me in that respect. I’m glad I won because this shows you don’t have to sacrifice the person you are in order to be successful. You don’t have to conform to the
NM: In what ways do you wish to continue evolving in the
norm or what is ‘correct’ in order to be popular.
future? Top: Dannielle Beysolow during the evening wear portion of the pageant | Jasmine Jack Bottom: Jamael Harrison delivering his monologue, “Stereotypical Black Male,” during the talent portion of the pageant. | Jasmine Jack
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, n o i h s a F r e Fost
Experience Design...
A Recap of the 16th Annual AATS Fashion Expose
Sophomore, Charnessa Hamlett accompanied by her model Bianca Harris, after winnng 1st place in the Novice Category at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose. | Kelly Darden
Kierra Leggett Editor-in- Chief
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he African American Textile
The expose which took place in the
of 2011 and was also a finalist in the
Expose with the designers’ inclusion of
Society (AATS) hosted its 16th
W. Duke Kimbrell Atrium was hosted by
2012 Belk Southern Designer’s Showcase.
leather, stripes, ruffles and global prints in
annual Fashion Expose, Monday,
Germanee Gerald and Pherin Gregory,
Purifoy’s collection featured lots of
their designs.
as a part of the 2013 Pan Afrikan Festival.
both seniors in Fashion and Textile
intricate beading and rich tones like olive
The theme of this year’s expose was
Management, as well as members of the
and amber.
“Foster Fashion, Experience Design…”
AATS.
and sponsors included Belk, Maurice’s, UAB and the Raleigh Paul Mitchell School. At the expose, seventeen student designers competed in three different categories: Exhibit, Novice and Intermediate and Beyond. According to the AATS, designers in the Exhibit category had the ability to “construct a full garment, but not a full collection.” Designers in the Novice category had the capability to compete against other college students, typically with one to two years of design under their belts and Intermediate and Beyond designers were able to “produce a cohesive line.” Four judges scored the designs in each category. Among the judges, was Felicia Ferrar, a Durham based fashion designer who has designed for late music legend, Whitney Houston.
The Winners The winner of the Exhibit category, Angelica Barton received a $100 scholarship. Novice winner Charenessa Hamlett, a sophomore in fashion and textile management and Intermediate and Beyond winner, Joelle Purifoy, a senior in fashion and textile management won $250 and $500 scholarships, for their respective collections “Runaway Swan” and “Amina.” While Hamlett found her inspiration from Kanye West’s “Runway” music video, Purifoy was inspired by the colors and textures of traditional African mudcloth. Hamlett was consistent in using the color black in her collection, as well as feathers and gold detailing. A now three-time winner at the AATS Fashion Expose, Purifoy interned with designer Tracy Reese during the summer
Tanequa Leak, a sophomore in fashion and textile management and designer in
“It feels awesome.
This is my third competition here at N.C. State, and its just a relief. I can finally sleep. ”
-Joelle Purifoy
After learning that she had won for a third time at the AATS Fashion Expose, Purifoy said, “ It feels awesome. This is my third competition here at N.C. State and it’s just a relief, I can finally sleep.” Purifoy who was accepted into the Lorenzo de Medici study abroad program will spend her summer in Italy, studying design.
the novice category, embraced the stripes trend seen in the 2013 spring runway collections of designers Vivian Westwood, Marc Jacobs and Tommy Hilfiger. Leaks’ collection, “Sassy and Chick, Worth a Peek,” boasted several dresses made of satin with vertical navy and white stripes. Leaks, first began designing as a little girl, experimenting with t-shirts and socks, because she got tired of her Barbies wearing the same clothes. While some designers kept things somber with leather, black and grey fabrics, designers Lisa Hoang, a freshman, and Jasmine Rhodes, a senior in Fashion and Textile Management, brightened the runway up with their use of bright colors, especially peach.
The Designs Trends forecasted by the fashion elite
In her collection, “So Impolite,” Hoang, who says she was inspired by the “elegance
for spring 2013 could be seen all over the
of the female form,” paired many elements
runway at the 16th annual AATS Fashion
such as lace, flower petals, feathers and
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Cherry Dot Dork clothing on display at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose | Kelly Darden
said Bates, “It’s gone through my head
brands slogan “Yeah I’m a dork” is
[quitting school] but it’s important to my
also beginning to be incorporated in
mom that I get my degree, so it’s the least
everyday lingo. “The phrase [Yeah I’m
I can do.”
a dork] stems from being comfortable
with who you are,” said Robertson. “It’s
The Vendors This year’s AATS Fashion
featured
several
vendors
kind of like ‘yeah, I’m a dork. So what?’” Expose and a
special intermission where models, like Bates, showcased their goods.
Cherry Dot Dork offers all kinds of custom pieces and can be purchased online at cherrydotdork.bigcartel.com.
One of the most popular vendors
A dress from Joelle Purifoy’s “Amina” Collection. | Kelly Darden
even wings to her garments, giving the feminine pieces and unexpected edge.
The AATS Fashion Expose is the
among N.C. Students featured in the
longest running fashion show on N.C.
showcase was Cherry Dot Dork.
State’s Campus and every year the
Originally founded by Michael joining Bon Vivant Fashion Society at
The History
Cherry to fund the non-profit
students of the AATS put in many hours and lots of dedication to make sure it goes off without a hitch.
NCCU. Shortly after he began modeling
organization, More than Dance (MTD),
with Bon Vivant, Bates began pursuing
Cherry Dot Dork is now a stand-alone
her “obsession with the islands,”
modeling as a serious profession.
company that promotes self-expression
and Textile Management and Co-
incorporated bright pastels along with
“Modeling was never something that
and self-confidence.
Director of the 16th annual AATS
light and airy fabrics such as cotton and
was really on my mind, but when people
linen into her collection, “Summer in
kept telling me that I should [model]…I
According to Johnathan “Slim”
Turks and Caicos.”
realized I could go somewhere with it,”
Roberts, an alumnus of N.C. State and
said Bates.
the President of Cherry Dot Dork, the
Rhodes, who was inspired by
The Models It was at Charlotte Fashion Week, that No fashion show is complete without
models, and at the 16th annual AATS Fashion Expose, there was no shortage of long-legged talent. Standing six foot three inches tall, 22-year-old Yahrock Bates was just one of the more than 50 models who graced the stage. A senior majoring in Recreation & Administration at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), Bates has modeled in BET’S Annual Fashion Show, Rip the Runway, as well as made appearances on Season 10 of Project Runway. A native of Summerville, S.C., Bates was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He gained his first modeling experience after
Bates made a networking connection
Fashion Expose was instrumental to the success of this year show. “It feels amazing to finally imagine
goal is for Cherry Dot Dork to “become
going to sleep tonight and not having
a recognizable brand nationwide…and
to worry about what to do for the next
ultimately to open our own store.”
three months,” said Redfearn. “The show
that would help shape his future. “I met Iris Olivia, [a model from Raleigh,
Lisa Redfearn, a senior in Fashion
Many students have been seen
N.C. who had previously participated
sporting Cherry Dot Dork t-shirts
in BET’S Rip the Runway] and she
and hats around campus and the
went well, everyone enjoyed themselves, and that’s the biggest thing, just making sure everyone had a good time, I’m really proud.”
helped me get to the casting for Rip the Runway,” said Bates. He walked in both the 2012 and 2013 Rip the Runway shows. While he has walked in large scale shows, it is important to Bates that he stays grounded, which is why he continues to participate in local shows like the AATS Fashion Expose. “I always help out people I know,” said Bates “You’ve got to be willing to be patient, and you’ve got to be willing to do some things for free.” Bates, who prepared for Monday’s show by doing 600 pushups, realizes that a career in the modeling industry can be short-lived, which is just one of the reasons he is still pursuing his degree. “I’m not going to look like this forever,”
Yahrock Bates, a student from NCCU, who walked in BET’s Rip the Runway | Kelly Darden
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I’ll Show Some Pride, Keep Your Fried What’s wrong with giving away fried food?
Staff Writer
Staff Writer
I
in the Brickyard for Pan-Afrikan Pride
Are black athletes systematically separated from the general black student population? Alfred Anderson
Aaron Thomas
hope you weren’t expecting me to be
A Campus Divided
trend.
A
t North Carolina State University,
black students. However, I felt differently
the black community is relatively
about the situation, because of my
small. Many people argue that as black
relationship with athletes. But, the more
soul food. African Americans popularized
students, we should all aim to help support
and more I put thought into it, I began to
Black Students Board (BSB) gave away
the term soul in the 1960s to define our
and encourage one other. However, many
believe that this division between students
free fried wings those either wearing Pan-
culture. One movie that comes to mind
students feel as though we fall short in
and athletes is systematic.
Afrikan Pride t-shirts, or able to answer a
is Soul Food. The Joseph family joined
doing so. According to some, the black
Pan-Afrikan trivia question, on Monday.
together every Sunday for dinner while
community is even divided.
I’m all for showing pride within the Black
fellowshipping.
Day.
community; however, I refuse to support eating fried food as a reward.
Fried foods are essential to enjoying
The beloved Big Mama suffers from
One of the biggest divisions amongst the black community at N.C. State is the
diabetes, has a stroke and slips into a coma
division of black student athletes and other
due to her eating habits over time. Even
black students. In general, athletes aren’t
are used in advertising. People think
though Big Mama dies due to her health
often seen unless students have class with
every black person likes fried chicken,
issues, the family continues to eat soul
them or are friends with them. At events
watermelon, and Kool-Aid. “Showing
food each Sunday as if nothing happened.
held by black organizations and groups,
some pride, and getting something fried”
If my “Big Mama” died, it would be a
not many athletes tend to be in attendance.
only encourages this stigma to continue.
wake-up call for me to change my eating
Athletes may occasionally be spotted at
habits instantly.
parties, the gym, the Atrium or Talley from
I find it offensive when stereotypes
“Giving away fried food shouldn’t be something to cheer about. Do better.”
Feasting on fried foods has become a tradition within the Black community. Our cultural identity is more than fattening foods. As a community, we can fellowship without encouraging unhealthy eating habits. The BSB could have found a better way to reward “pride” than passing
Fried food has a historical connection in the African American community. Blacks used the leftover scraps “Massa” fed to them in slavery days. Over time, they developed new ways to fry food. Gathering after church or during the holidays has become a traditional part of Black culture. The gatherings allow us to eat foods with large amounts of salt, grease, and fat. We find every reason to consume fried foods in excess. Fried chicken, fried okra, and country style steak are all foods that don’t have to be fried! This explains the health disparities plaguing our community for generations. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, heart disease, diabetes and strokes are in the top 10 list for leading causes of death for African-Americans. My grandfather has had countless number of strokes. My grandmother went through quadruple bypass surgery in 2011. Both of their conditions are a result of bad eating throughout their entire life. At a young age, I witnessed older family members taking insulin shots. After witnessing this for many years, I refuse to continue the
out plates of fried wings. Our pride should be invested in benefiting the lives of our fellow African Americans. I commend the efforts of passing out food, but it doesn’t have to be fried. Today’s generation is full of students gearing towards a healthier diet. The event would be better if it didn’t offer such a stereotypical item on the menu. Giving away fried food shouldn’t be something to cheer about. Do better.
time to time, but regardless, there seems to be a lack of relationships between black students and athletes. In 2011, as a freshman at N.C. State, I attended a program called Summer START. Summer START is a program dedicated to helping students with their transition to college. Amongst its participants are students of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, along with students from other states and countries. Last, but certainly not least, are athletes. Summer START also serves as a program to help kick start the academic careers of freshman athletes as they participate in summer workouts in preparation for their first year at NC State. During this month long program, I began to develop good friendships with some of the athletes. We all lived in Owen Residence Hall and as Summer START came to an end, most of us decided to remain in Owen for the entirety of our
Most athletes live off-campus with their teammates. This is understandable because their teammates are the ones they work out with, watch film with and spend the most time with. Also, as a result of athletes living off of campus, having practices, meetings, etc., many of their schedules don’t coincide with the schedules of regular students. Athletes are even isolated in a way because of the high demands placed upon them because of their respective sports. Regardless, I believe that this can be changed. Maybe black athletes and students can both work harder to reach out to one another to attend and participate in events. Judgments should not be made and time should be spent really attempt to learn more about and get to know each other. Maybe then, we can close the gap that exists between black athletes and black students at N.C. State in attempt to develop a stronger black community. Pan Afrikan week is the perfect time for us to begin building these new bridges.
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freshman year. We all constantly hung out together, played video games, ate and partied together. So, it wasn’t until my sophomore year that I began to realize how divided N.C. State students and N.C. State student athletes are. As I met made more and more friends at State, I learned that many of them didn’t have many friends who were athletes. Many of then even thought that the athletes were stuck up and acted as if they were “too good” to hang out with other
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STEPPIN’
OUT
the r o f tion ow a h S m r p o Ste Inf n l a a t k i V f ri A n a P Richard Keith NPHC
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Staff Writter
he past two years at the N.C. State Na-
highly significant aspect of black Greek culture.
tional Pan-Hellenic Step Show, have
“It’s something that ties us back to our roots and
been years of Alpha reign with the
gives us a strong sense of where we come from,”
Theta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
said Coleman.
Inc. winning first place at the 2011 show, and the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha winning first place at the 2012 show.
Since the early 90s, members of N.C. State’s NPHC have showcased their stepping skills in the culmination of the Pan Afrikan Festival, working
Kornelius “Korn” Bascombe, an alumnus mem-
to honor African American culture; organizations
ber of the Eta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Al-
are also working to dispel the misconception that
pha Fraternity, Inc. participated in last year’s show.
black Greek culture is weaker at predominantly
According to Bascombe, it was his Fraternity’s
white institutions. “In my opinion, Greek unity
attention to detail as well as the crowd that gave
here is much stronger [because we are students at
Members of the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. stepping at the
them the winning edge. “We focus on the small
a predominantly white institution]. The African
2009 Pan Afrikan Festival Step Show. | Nubian Message Archives
things,” said Bascombe. “We always make sure we
American community is smaller, we work hard
incorporate the audience in our routines.”
to create a greater sense of brotherhood and unity within organizations,” says Coleman.
“...we work hard to create a
greater sense of brotherhood and unity within organizations. ”
-Darryl Coleman
Chapters from different NPHC organizations all over North Carolina as well as surrounding states come and compete for a prize and bragging rights for their school. The organizations perform their rhythmic displays in front of a panel of judges who are also alumni members of respective NPHC organizations, as well as countless audience members who give deafening cheers and claps for the organizations.
Synonymous with African American Greek culture for as long as the organizations have been
Each performance represents the traditions,
around, stepping is viewed by many students to-
hard work, and determination within the orga-
day, as just a “cool thing” that Greek organizations
nizations and our community. The performances
do. However, the form of artistic expression has
also represent the spirit of African culture and
cultural meaning and origins in the continent of
Greek unity despite the difference of colors. On
Africa.
Saturday, step out and show your support!
Saturday, April 13, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Dorton Arena N.C. State Fair Grounds Tickets: $15 in advance, $20 at the door Purchase tickets online at 2013ncsunphcstepshow.eventbrite.com. There will be a free bus transporting students from Talley Student Center to Dorton Arena beginning at 5p.m. on Saturday.
Organizations Competing Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (NCA&T) Kappa Omicron Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (NCSU)
Stepping involves using the body as the sole instrument of sound and rhythm, while including different calls and sayings. Not to be confused
Kappa Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (NCSU)
with “strolling,” stepping is the actual act of creating beats with the body by clapping and stomping rhythmically. Strolling is more or less the particu-
Mu Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (NCSU)
lar dance associated with the organization set to the song of its choice.
Triangle Area Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (NCSU, Shaw, St. Aug)
According to Darryl Coleman, an N.C. State student and member of the Kappa Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., stepping is a
2013 NPHC Pan Afrikan Step Show Pocket Guide
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Gamma Gamma Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (NCCU)