Just to add:
I don't know much about Canadian greek life, but I DO know that it's mistaken to assume that, at least in the case of the HISTORICALLY not EXCLUSIVELY (meaning, formed to keep others out) black orgs., we formed along ethnic/racial lines as a method of segragation. If you understand anything about U.S. history, you will understand that these societies were formed when blacks, even on the historically black campus many of them were founded on, had very few choices in the way of support while at college. We exist today STILL, because of the HUMAN (not "ethnic") need to bond with others of like minds/interests AND because, with all the progress made toward equal playing fields in the classroom, boardroom and statehouse, many of us STILL feel the need to find support (and in some cases refuge) among those who understand our challenges/culture and not have to constantly explain ourselves or wear the "mask".
I say all this to correct the assumption that some posts seem to make that BGLOs are somehow exclusionary based on race/culture.
[This message has been edited by Discogoddess (edited March 02, 2001).]
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