Why do multicultural GLOs/organizations exist?

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

If you chose another org, that's great for you but saying that you wouldn't have fit in an NPHC sorority because you are not only Black, but mixed with different things is totally off and shows that you did not do adequate research if you were at one time considering one of the NPHC sororities. Since there are many different people of African descent (Black) living in the U.S. now the African American community is expanding to include all Black people (those of African descent); hence my marriage to a Ghanian 3 years ago. And since very few of us (if any) are 100% African, being mixed is no big deal...and never was. Also, many of the NPHC sororities have chapters in the Virgin Islands, Liberia, the Bahamas, Bermuda, etc. and some of these have been established for many years. We also have programs which extend to Africa and other places where Black people are in need. As a matter of fact, in recent years my sorority has seen an increase in members from Africa and the Caribbean. You obviously felt that your sorority was the best for you and I'm happy for you because I believe that everyone has a right to their decision and shouldn't have to justify it to anyone but I just want to make it clear that yes, our focus is on the African American community because we believe that not many will focus on it (on an ongoing basis) if we don't and we have to take care of ourselves but this does not mean that other people of African descent are not a part of our community.

First, I want to say you made some really good points in your post.

I think the core issue I have is with the bolded (see above). I have no problem with our orgs catering to the African American communities; but not exclusively. OTOH, perhaps that is hence the need for MCGLOs; to embrace all cultures, both within the organizations as members, as well as the tapestry of communities they serve.

That is my platform as a brother of Kappa Alpha Psi, for brothers to think outside the box by catering to those outside the African-American communities.

[MsDGP007]

Originally Posted by rhoyaltempest

If you chose another org, that's great for you but saying that you wouldn't have fit in an NPHC sorority because you are not only Black, but mixed with different things is totally off and shows that you did not do adequate research if you were at one time considering one of the NPHC sororities. Since there are many different people of African descent (Black) living in the U.S. now the African American community is expanding to include all Black people (those of African descent); hence my marriage to a Ghanian 3 years ago. And since very few of us (if any) are 100% African, being mixed is no big deal...and never was. Also, many of the NPHC sororities have chapters in the Virgin Islands, Liberia, the Bahamas, Bermuda, etc. and some of these have been established for many years. We also have programs which extend to Africa and other places where Black people are in need. As a matter of fact, in recent years my sorority has seen an increase in members from Africa and the Caribbean. You obviously felt that your sorority was the best for you and I'm happy for you because I believe that everyone has a right to their decision and shouldn't have to justify it to anyone but I just want to make it clear that yes, our focus is on the African American community because we believe that not many will focus on it (on an ongoing basis) if we don't and we have to take care of ourselves but this does not mean that other people of African descent are not a part of our community.

It is unfortunate that you took my post the way that you did; if you feel insulted, then I spologize for that. I only look into one NPHC sorority (it was not yours...I realize Sigma Gamma Rho was founded at a non-HBCU...but they did not have a chapter at my school). Despite what NPHC GLOs are now....they have a lot of history behind them. I did not see any way to reconcile what I am into the established system of NPHC and their histories. OF course I respect African/African-American culture and history; it is a part of me....but only a part. To join an organization that holds the establishment of sisterhoods and brotherhoods that advance mainly Black culture would be wrong for me on so many levels.

But that is me. Many young women and men of ALL backgrounds feel at home in NPHC orgs. for various personal reasons. But they also must hold the utmost respect for the specific issues facing the African diaspora. On the other hand, I WOULD consider a Jewish sorority; simply because I live as an observant Jew and it's a HUGE part of my personal culture (but there are no national Jewish sororities...except Sigma Alpha Epsilon Pi and they are on the west coast)

[macallan25]

Originally Posted by susan314

Do white people still listen to Huey Lewis and the News?

Huey Lewis is the shit. If you say otherwise.........kill youself.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Huey Lewis is the shit. If you say otherwise.........kill youself.

Ditto.

[susan314]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Huey Lewis is the shit. If you say otherwise.........kill youself.

Hey, I received the Huey Lewis and the News Sports cassette tape for my birthday in the 4th grade...when it was originally released. I was just unaware that his popularity had been resurrected.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by susan314

Hey, I received the Huey Lewis and the News cassette tape for my birthday in the 4th grade, just like pretty much everyone else in my class did. I was just unaware that his popularity had been resurrected.

I still listen to him. His music is the kind that just never goes out.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

Originally Posted by macallan25

Huey Lewis is the shit. If you say otherwise.........kill youself.

I've loved that stuff ever since I was old enough to tell my mother:
"Eye" (points at eye) can see, that you're happy to be stuck with me!"

(She told me I used to do that all the time! - Of course this was in the eighties! But I still have them on my Mix CDs)

I was also born in 1984!