As if VH1 canceling ‘Sorority Sisters’ wasn’t enough, five members of Delta Sigma Theta have been permanently expelled from their chapters due to their participation in the show. Their suspension comes after Alpha Kappa Alpha temporarily suspended two of their own members.
The expelled DST members are:
Lydia Mitchell and Priyanka Banks from Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL
MeToya Monroe, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton
Adrene Ashford from Marietta
Shanna McCormick from Nashville
Unsurprisingly, their date of expulsion is listed as January 13th — the day VH1 decided to cancel the show and air all remaining episodes on the following Friday.
Another interesting tidbit is that VH1 has removed nearly every single trace of Sorority Sisters from their website. It’s as if the show never existed in the first place.
In case you were wondering what expulsion from the organization consists of, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a lengthy explanation on their website.
It reads:
All rights and privileges as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. are rescinded for all individuals listed in this section of the website.
What Does That Mean?
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s Marks are the exclusive property of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. The right to wear, use, or display any items or merchandise with any Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Marks (“paraphernalia”) is granted to those in good standing only.
Therefore, all individuals listed in this section must refrain from wearing any paraphernalia or using any merchandise that includes references to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., its symbols or logos. Wearing or using Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. paraphernalia is knowingly engaging in fraudulent misrepresentation and impersonation, i.e., conveying that you are a member of the organization.
Furthermore, attending “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Only” activities or otherwise engaging in any conduct or activities that indicate membership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is prohibited. Should any individual fail to abide by the aforementioned guidelines and/or fraudulently misrepresent her status as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., you will be subject to legal action taken against her by the organization.
We feel a little sorry for the ladies. They thought they were going to become the next reality sensations and ended up losing the Greek ‘status’ they worked so hard for.
[via AJC]
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