One often forgets how good we have it here in America. Yes, America is racist. I will be the first to admit that. We must keep in mind that because of freedom of the press, situations like what caused the (NOW OVER!) Cincinatti riots--things that happen in other nations ALL THE TIME--aren't really covered in other nations because the governments usually keep such a tight grip on the media. As someone who has actually had the OPPORTUNITY to live in other nations--I know exactly how good we have it here in America...and don't forget it! One of the freedoms I have and exercise is the right to join any sorority I'd like--and if anyone insults me or has issues with that...they know where they can go.
BACK TO THE ORIGINAL TOPIC...I sincerely hope no one is losing sleep over a person's decision to rush a sorority that may not be predominately the same race, because life isn't worth it. The important thing is finding the group of people with whom you feel most comfortable and with whom you feel YOU CAN MAKE THE MOST IMPACT IN YOUR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITY.
I read the article about the girl at UA who didn't get a bid during Rush. I'm surprised no one had anything to say about that, I guess it was overlooked. So...what does everyone think about that? In 2000, a black female at the University of Alabama does not make it to the second round of Rush--which is rare, even in a Greek system like Alabama's--keeping the NPC/NIC system at UA totally white. Just a little reminder of how far we have to go. It's interesting to me how she's still considering joining an NPHC group after all this publicity regarding her struggle to join an NPC sorority.
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"Don't tell me I've been wrong...don't tell me all the magic's gone."--Liz Phair
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[This message has been edited by AlphaChiGirl (edited May 09, 2001).]