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Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
Btw, are you all doing anything for the education of Sickle Cell anemia/fundraiser? lupus? Are you all sponsoring a Black History program on your campus in conjunction with other groups, like the African-American council or whatever label is used?
Just curious!
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Well, as for sickle cell anemia or lupus - no, we aren't doing anything about it. But neither is anyone else! However, AKA did have a coat day, where people bring in old coats to donate to homeless shelters. Chi Omega donated a huge number of coats and jackets.
We host an annual event called Songfest. It is where
every orginization on campus, Greek or not, Black, White, or Purple, is begged to take part. They pay a small fee to enter - like $50 I think. And they put on a show. Each groups sings and dances and there is a trophy for the winners. Parents often come into town to see it, and it is a really big deal. All this raises money for cancer research AND cancer treatment for the poor. The effort we are making helps those who would otherwise not be able to afford advanced treatment. Doesn't that affect the black community, white community, latin community, asian community, and so on???
I can honestly say that of one of the BGLO's held a benifit for sickle cell research I would be there. One of my best friend's mother, who was like an adopted mother, died from it. If there was a money raising event for lupus patients, I would be there.
And all my sisters would be there! Part of who we are is doing everything that we can to help - Songfest takes all year to plan. We can't do it all, but every little bit helps.
As for the racial climate of the school - from my point of view, there's really no problem, but some people may feel differently. It all depends on your own attitude - If you don't practice racism, you won't feel any tension when you are around other races.
I'm not trying to get into an argument. I know that at some schools some "white" chapters don't want anything to do with "black" chapters. And also vice versa. The thing that I have the most problem with (and I'm probably opening a huge can of worms) is that the BGLO's were formed because of descrimination, right? They couldn't get into the "white" orgs based on the color of their skin, so they formed their own. To stop unfair treatment shouldn't we try to work together to show that we are all equal?
Although, the fact that I am part of the "majority" means that I don't understand exactly what it is like to be in the "minority".
I'm not trying to be b#$chy, just talking talk.
I also wanted to thank everyone for the info - everyone is so nice to help. I'm been in the land of Oz this weekend, so I haven't gotten on the computer all weekend. (Oz is a nickname for my home, Ozark)
And by the way - Happy Founders Day (belatedly) and Happy Black History Month. I'll make it a point to say something sooner next time.
Allie
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