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"NPHC, Nashville" <nphc_nashville@hotmail.com>
Subject: NPHC of Nashville Response: U Greek Me Greek Incident
Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:24:02 -0600

Fraters and Sorors,


I am sure by now; many of you have read about or have seen news reports concerning the allegations of discrimination by local store U Greek Me Greek, against ladies of Alpha Beta chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. This incident has brought to light major social and racial issues that continue to plague our society and each of us as members of the Greek community have been affected by the details so far. Many of you are asking what the Pan is going to do in support of the protest. The response is that NPHC of Nashville agrees something must be done, and we will support our fellow Greeks in determining how to affect a business establishment that seemingly shows no regard for customer service.



Before the NPHC of Nashville makes an official statement about this issue, I am continuing to gather all the facts surrounding this incident, so that we can be most informed. I have spoken with Kelvin Jones of the Metro Human Relations Commission, who is willing to mediate, once a Sigma Gamma Rho representative contacts him. At that time, he and his office will gather all details. I am currently waiting to hear back from the advisor of the Alpha Beta Chapter, so that a meeting with Mr. Jones is scheduled. Time is of the essences, I am asking that a Sigma Gamma Rho representative contact either Mr. Jones or me ASAP.



As informed consumers, we have the power to affect an establishment’s business. Our patronage should discontinue with an establishment that does not respect us, as the powerful consumers that we are. Once the investigation is underway and completed I will issue a more formal statement as to how the NPHC of Nashville will respond.


Let me know if you have any additional information or suggestions!



Sisterly,

Soror Jenean Davis

President

NPHC of Nashville