HI Everyone...I know that this thread is a little old but I am going to post anyway because I feel a strong need to do so...
I am a sister of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority Incorporated. and I am Black. My mother is a sister of Delta Sigma Theta and my father is a brother of Omega Psi Phi which are both NPHC orgs.
Upon entering college I had no intent upon being a member of any greek org much to the dismay of my parents.
However when I came across Theta Nu Xi it took my heart in and I knew right then and there that it was the sorority for me.
It really pains me to see NPHC orgs get defensive and upset because it "seems" that another organization which is new is "copying" them. I feel that people in general really need to open their minds. I can only speak for my Theta Nu Xi and say that anything that may seem like "copying" is in actuality not that. We are quite aware of who was first when it came to such things as line numbers, strolling, calls, etc. I would really like members of NPHC to understand that anything that can be construed as "copying" is in actualitysimply respect. Certain orgs respect the way you all carry yourselves and your orgs and through your example have carved a place for themselves in this society which represent their own ideals.
But that is not the issue...the issue at hand is that people need to understand that every organization has its own identity and traditions, rituals, tenents....etc.
I worked very hard to become a sister of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. and I know without a doubt that our founders worked very hard to get my org to where it is today.
I also know without a doubt that any sister of Theta Nu Xi is there becasue she worked for it and proved that she is a true Theta Woman and not there becasue she "couldn't" be a member of some other org.
Ok ....
I'm done....