Hey sorors thanks for chiming in. This has been an issue for me. When I first crossed I was dead against anything but blacks being allowed membership. At the same time I felt guilty, as a christian man how could I feel that way. Am I being selfish by not wanting others to share some of the same wonderful experiences that I have had by being a part of this brotherhood (with the bruhs and of course, with DST). After much soul searching, I still do not think that anyone other than blacks should be allowed. Our founding fathers sought to create an orgaization that would focus on the advancement of BLACK MEN and service to the BLACK COMMUNITY. That is not to say that we help only black folk and associate only with the black community, but it seems that it should certainly be our focus. Would any of our organizations exist if the needs of black students were being met by any of the "white organizations" in 1906, 1911, 1913...etc.
My fraternity stresses christian manhood and does support discrimination of any kind. When we do service projects it for people or communities in need of any color or background. One of the most impressive things that I saw before I was an Omega, was a group of black men doing positive things and achieving great things. My fear is that in search of diverstiy we will lose so much of what we are. Strong black men and women achieving, leading, and educating. Set me straight sorors maybe I am just blinded by the Purple an Gold.
Sorry this was so long' and I'm gone
que psi phi till the day I die
Spring 94
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