White men in NPHC

[Reds6]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

Except that the Muslim sorority that made news openly accepts non-Muslims who as long as they will follow the rules and values of the sorority. The D9 orgs accept non-black members. Without knowing membership requirements, I doubt many would encourage a white man to go for it, if one had to be black. No, a white person cannot completely understand because they can't be raised and live black. But a white person can be dedicated to the goals of the organization.

I've seen posts where people say they'd challenge a white soror or frat harder upon meeting them because they'd doubt their reasons, even though they're already a member! I'm really not only talking about this one situation. But I do not feel it is right to accept something offensive just because it is someone's feeling. I have nothing against Reds6 and I know why she's saying what she does, but I cannot accept that as ok, particularly when many others of her, and other d9, organization encourage a white man to puruse his interest in the NPHC.

As there were references to my GLO, if I ever heard a sister say something along those lines I would not be silent, so no worries. I'm not naive, I just won't stand for certain things.

Do you know the goals of D9 organizations? I just question how you can be dedicated to something you don't fully understand.
And I don't think I encouraged or discouraged anyone from pursuing any type of organization. Just because I wouldn't cast my vote for a white member doesn't mean everyone feels the same as I do; nor does it mean that non-people of color shouldn't pursue a BGLO. Just as I had no desire to pursue a NPC I just don't get why whites would want to join a BGLO. Never did never will. However, I think that most importantly I wouldn't treat that member disrespectfully, but I also think it’s natural to ask a non-person of color why this choice?