great answer rhoyaltempest. I didn't want to butt in since I'm not an NPHCer, but I think you're right. I've had to defend my membership against the stereotype of being a bunch of snooty bitches, so I can imagine the "why aren't you a proud black woman" complaint, while more personal than what I've had to defend against, is still just a fight against ignorance.
I do see this as a great opportunity for roses to build even the smallest bridge between NPC and NPHC on her campus, if only by bringing a couple of her sisters to an NPHC event in support of what they do. I always thought it was a shame that I didn't know a single NPHCer while I was in college when they seemed to be a strong successful group of sororities who were quite visible on campus.
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