I have often thought about this question. Sometimes I feel that whites should not be in the sorority. I used to say not in my chapter. I felt that a white women would have to prove to me that they are worthy of being a Delta. I had a hard time understanding why they would want to be a Delta. However, that would go against what we stand for. Delta stands for all man/womankind. I understand why others may want to join and I am flattered. Delta is a great and blessed organization. We have sorors of all shades, sizes, shapes, and economic backgrounds. We are diverse within ourselves already. However, when whites do want to join they need to understand the enormous job it takes to be a Delta. It is not a cake walk and it is a lifetime committment. A Delta woman is one who takes care of all-rich/poor,
old/youn, black/white, ect. Our sorority was founded on Christian principles and we are to uphold them at all times. We must be sisterly to those who are not black and have an interest in our sorority. We have to educate others and welcome them to learn about the sorority and African-Americans as a whole so
Delta can flourish in the new millenium.
I hope this post make sense.
Almetrise Lane
Spring 94
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