I felt the need to post this now that we are on the topic of sweets:

I...drink...your...milkshake!

Wow. It was interesting reading this thread. I JUST found out about Theta Nu Xi in August when I met a law school classmate who joined Theta Nu Xi at Carolina. I was told that Theta Nu Xi was founded because some women wanted to join DST, but were turned away because they weren't black and so they formed Theta Nu Xi to incorporate ALL races and cultures. Is that what really happened?

It must be true since DST doesn't have any non-black members right?

They actually do have non black members. I think most if not all of the BGLO's have a few non black members. Ebony did an article about it some years ago. They featured a white Delta and a white Sigma in the pictures and I think also a white AKA.

Really?

You don't say!

I guess you can't tell when someone's being sarcastic? ALL of the NPHC orgs have non-Black members and more than just a few these days. And I have never heard of that Theta Nu Xi story...better do more research on that one.

This deepimpact character doesn't seem to be too bright :o

The rumor (which is a new one on me too) does serve to perpetuate the idea that historically-multicultural organizations were founded simply to claim racial diversity rather than to promote the concepts of multiculturalism and social justice.

As many people have said before, all Greek organizations have varying levels of diversity. However, only historically-multicultural organizations were created with the purpose of promoting multiculturalism and facilitating the movement from tolerance to deep respect for the beauty in our differences.

Nope, didn't pick up on any sarcasm because I didn't really see where it was warranted. I asked a simple question. Notice my answer was genuine because I thought it was a genuine question. If that is not the truth, then all that needed to be said was that the information wasn't accurate. Interestingly enough that tidbit came from my classmate who is a member of Theta Nu Xi. So I guess her big sisters would be pretty unhappy with her right about now because apparently it ISN'T true.

Annnd you're basing this on what exactly? :p Because I asked you what Omega Delta Phi was? lol

Yes. You're exactly right.

ol And how exactly does that constitute not being bright? I've never heard of some of the organizations represented here. I don't see the harm in asking. It's all about being informed. Most greeks I know love the opportunity to spit info.

*woooooosh*

mmkay:D

from Theta Nu Xi national website:

Who We Are - Our National History

In the spring of 1996, Founding Monarch Melissa Jo Murchison-Blake was in search of sisterhood. She wanted to be part of a family that openly embraced all women and crossed cultural boundaries. As a bi-racial woman, she did not want to choose between historically Caucasian or African-American sororities. Founding Monarch Murchison-Blake felt that if she did choose one, she would be denying half of her heritage.

Still wanting to be part of a strong sisterhood, Founding Monarch Murchison-Blake recruited six other women to join hands in her quest to found Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. At first, the Founding Monarchs were discouraged from fulfilling their vision. The Director of Greek Affairs advised them to consider joining an existing organization, expressing his concern that a new Greek organization, based on the principal of multiculturalism, would not survive at UNC-CH. However, the Founding Monarchs believed there was a need for such a sisterhood. Their efforts set the stage for Theta Nu Xi's presence in the Greek, non-Greek, and surrounding communities.

After much work and dedication, the Founding Monarchs built the foundation for Theta Nu Xi. Finally, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officially recognized Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority as the Alpha Chapter on April 11, 1997. With the collaborative efforts of the Founding Monarchs and the Sisters of Spring 1998, the organization grew beyond our expectations. The Sorority incorporated on April 29, 1999, and with the participation of the Alpha Chapter and Beta and Gamma Colonies, the National Organization was founded at the first annual National Convention on August 21, 1999.