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to suthrnbelle:
As far as a double standard for white people joining NPHC, you have to really question why a white person would want to join a group in the NPHC. In the mission, ideals and service of the NPHC, it is all geared towards African-Americans specifically. You have to really ask yourself, is that non-black person joining because they are trying to be "down" or do they really believe in what the organization stands for? To tell you the truth, SOME of the non-white people that I knew that wanted to join the NPHC, were only doing it because they thought it would be "cute" to be a white person in a black group. Who would want someone like that apart of their organization?
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ZChi,
I think people have misunderstood your post.
I think you mean when it comes to mission and Philanthropy most NPHC groups state that their goal is to uplift the AfAm community through there organization. I'm am sure that there are many non-AfAm who legitimately seek membership into an NPHC group because they support the cause. There probably are some who just wanted to show that they coulbe be 'down' as well.
'Christian ideals'
Although many NPC groups were founded based on religious principles that does not mean that it is thier main focus. For example ZTA's philanthropy is Breast Cancer research and prevention. This obviously does not exclude race or religion.
And our mission statement is :
The mission of Zeta Tau Alpha is to make a difference in the lives of our membership by developing the potential of each individual through visionary programming which emphasizes leadership development, service to others, academic success and continued personal growth for women with a commitment to friendship and the future based on the values and traditions of our past.
I think its pretty clear.