I agree that racial lines are drawn, both consciously and unconsciously, among Greeks. My chapter was fortunate enough to draw the interests of a variety of genders and races. As a 'white' member, I was in the majority, but I also gained a lot from the others in the fraternity. Having international members encouraged our entire fraternity to participate in things like World Week on campus.
I also know from some of my African-American friends that the pressure for them to participate in 'all-black' organizations (from APhiA to AKA to the Black Student Union) was great. I think that a lot of this has to do with 'trying to act white' (or black, or whatever). I commend anyone who can join the group that they know is right for them even though it may meet some misunderstanding from their peers. Hopefully you will be one of the leaders, showing them that different people have different needs and desires, regardless of race.
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