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Originally posted by zchi2
Personally, when I was an undergraduate, if I saw the black members of NPC/IFC still involved in the black community then I think that people wouldn't have a problem with them joining what some call a "traditionally white sorority/fraternity." When I say "involved" I mean attend functions that are sponsored by groups like the "Black student Union" or the Divine Nine then I think black people wouldn't such a big problem. I have no idea what other groups the lady that valpogal99 spoke about was involved in, but a lot of black people that I saw involved in the NPC/IFC sometimes act as if they were ashamed to be black and had nothing to do with black people. Sometimes it looks like the person is turning their backs on their community. Maybe if more minority NPC/IFC members spoke out about how they are still proud of their race no matter what organization they are involved in, less people would have a problem.
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I like to respone to zchi's quote . While being a active member of my fraternity, I'm also active with Black Student Union(as Membership Chairman), the N.A.A.C.P. ( I was Chapter President for one term
) and the Black Studies Student Ambassodors. I'm very proud to be a African-American And I'm very proud to be a part of Sigma Tau Gamma. That's something that no one can take away from me. When I go to the African-American Cultural Center at school wearing my letters, They know me as Garth, not as the black guy who is a member of a white fraternity. I'm very fortunate to have my mom and my dad(god rest his soul) who supported me and not stand in my way of my dreams and aspirations. I understand the young man's plight and his mother's concerns, but the situation should have been handle better.