As far as NPHC expansion is concerned, I agree that if an organization meets the neccessary requirements, they should be considered for membership. The Divine Nine is indeed an exclusive group. Membership is an honor and priveledge. The history of the NPHC is part of the history of African-Americans in the United States. However, if there are organizations that can enhance the NPHC and can contribute, why deny them an opportunity for "tradition's" sake? Remember, we as Historically Black Greek Orgs. have very similar purposes.
At a certain level, I think that we should have some sort of national alliance with the historically Latino Greek Organizations. Not necessarily through NPHC, but through a connecting organization. These organizations, although much younger than even my organization, are viable and relevant and have similar purposes as Historically Black Greeks. To get more info on the Latino Greek "NPHC", check out :www.nalfo.org. This stands for National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.
What do you think?
Peace
Philosopher1963
5-Gamma Iota-97
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc- NJ
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