Racial Issues

[LaMestiza79]

First and foremost, Greetings to the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

You ladies have been so helpful and considerate to all the other IG's that have asked questions on this board. I hope you all can do the same for me.

I have wanted to be an AKA for many years. I love the strong bond these women hold and I want to be a part of what they stand for.

However, AKA was started by and for African-American women. I understand that race is not a characteristic that is officially looked at during the intake process. However, I am a half-Latina and half-Asian woman at a university that is not very diverse. I worry that my race will make the process even more difficult for me at a campus where racial tensions already run high.

While there is a Latina sorority on campus, I am pledging a sorority not only for the "status" or whatnot on campus - I am doing this for the lifelong committment of sisterhood. I worry that the young and not very established Latina sorority will not offer me much nor allow me to offer much once I leave my university.

What are all of your thoughts on this issue?

I look forward to your replies.

Thanks,
LaMestiza79