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That was a good point! People do come from predominantly "enter race here" neighborhoods. And I am ALL for people with the same ethnic background having strong feelings, pride, love for their community. I grew up in a small town in West Virginia. About 3,000 - 4,000 people. My high school consisted of about 650 students grades 7-12 (we didn't have middle school or jr. high). But out of those 650 students about 2-4 were black through out my entire high school years. We had 2 exchange students each year, and there were 2 asian/american girls that attened our school. The rest of my school was made up of white students. I have a love for that small town. It's quiet, safe, and beautiful. I suppose I lived a very sheltered, idealistic life growing up because I was not submitted to the 'real' world. The 'real' world is much different than the 'sheltered' life I led in my hometown. But back to my point--NEVER did those students that weren't white, decide that they didn't want to participate in community service, sporting events, cherity functions, social events. . .etc etc just because they were a different color. They were always right there along with the rest of us helping out our communities, schools, churches, etc etc. I never viewed those people as different, yeah, there skin was a different color, but they always had the same intentions as myself. We shared a common goal. And NEVER did anyone deny them them the right, priviledge, or whatever to particpate in clubs, community service, social events etc etc because of their color. So I guess what I'm saying is, how does that instance differ from someone wanting to join a greek organizations? What if the 'white' girl that wants to join a BGLO grew up in a predominatly 'black' neighborhood? The same goes for a 'black' girl to join a 'white' GLO?
The point is, some people just flat out refuse to even THINK of a person of another color joining their organization. I'm staying that you should get to know the person before you brush them off. You don't know where they've been, how they've lived, or who they really are. If you don't find out their intentions first, you may never know what you are missing out on, and it could be the best thing that ever happened to you or your oganization.
[This message has been edited by mgdzkm433 (edited June 15, 2000).]
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