First of all, PM_Mama is only asking why the segregation takes place, she is not suggesting that any organization should be abolished or trying to start a racial war. So everyone breathe and count to ten before getting in a tiffy.
As Nubian said, albeit a little harshly, HBGLOs do not descriminate on the basis of race, however in my experience few non-African Americans join HBGLOs. PM_Mama, I am Hispanic yet I joined a HWGLO, but someone people are more comfortable with others who may share their lifestyles and experiences. This is part of why Black, Hispanics, Asians, etc. have separate GLOs. Another reason may be that HWGLOs are more socially based, while "historically race specific GLOs" are more service based.
On my campus, the social GLOs and the BGLOs are very segregated...with the exception of a very rare co-sponsored event. I believe that if the organizations supported each other, it would be a lot better for the Greek Community in general but I think both systems think the other should make the first attempt. In reality, how hard is it to say "you know, it'd be really cool if you came to our fundraiser/stepshow/party/social/etc."? But, that's only my opinion!
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