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Originally posted by SeriousSigma22
Sorhor TRSimon,
I totally agree with you! It seems that someone always wants to keep the d-9 exclusively African American. I don't really know much about the Hispanic Greek Organizations but it sounds like they stand for the same principles as ours. And really all of the D-9 have members from other cultural backgrounds.
I say let them into the NPHC.
Serioussigma22
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I think one huge advantage of allowing groups outside of the D-9, such as LGLOs, into the NPHC is that it would really promote unity amongst diverse cultures. People would not only learn about the culture that their organization focuses on, but they would also gain exposure to other cultures, as well as a valuable network with a diverse group of people. (NPHC already has a great network, but adding orgs that focus on other cultures would diversify this network even further.)
Many LGLOs do have similar principals and goals to the D-9 organizations. HOWEVER, not all LGLOs do--some consider themselves to be "social" organizations rather than "service" organizations. Here are the goals of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. so that those reading this thread can see an example of the types of things LGLOs stand for:
Goals
Our organization's most important commitment is providing service to our community and educating all about the many diverse Latino cultures.
Our goals are:
(1) To constantly strive towards increased
awareness of Latino cultures.
(2) To promote sisterhood and leadership amongst
ourselves and others.
(3) To serve as models of excellence in academics and achievements among women.
We encourage all women, whether they are in the Hermandad or not, to promote a diverse cultural and social environment. Our endeavor is to work as sisters united in these common goals; however, we value personal identity and individualism highly.
Through the bonds of sisterhood, we develop leadership, scholarship, sportsmanship and friendship.
I think one reason that many LGLOs would not consider seeking membership into the NPHC is that many (but not all) LGLOs have a membership process that goes beyond the standard "Membership Intake Process", and these organizations would probably not be willing to give up their established process in order to join the NPHC.
Lastly, I think many members of LGLOs probably think of the NPHC as a council for "Black Greeks" that would understand or be able to meet the needs of an organization that focuses on another culture. [This is not my personal feeling, but I know a lot of people that do feel this way].
Anyway, we can talk about the advantages and disadvantages all day, but the truth of the matter is that, at least with LGLOs, almost all of the organizations that have similar goals and principles as the D-9 are not even CLOSE to the required number of chapters or age of chapters. So those opposed to the NPHC expanding outside of current members, fear not, because it probably won't be happening anytime soon.
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