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been there done that. it's very hard for a southern chapter when they take their first black member. But once they get over it, they realize it's not as big of a deal and all those tears were just silly.
I was a current adviser when a black potential member was encouraged to rush by a member in the chapter. That was probably my most horrible moment watching young ladies not live our ritual - who otherwise were awesome in every way. and worse, was witnessing alumnae getting involved on the wrong side of the issue.
It made me physically ill.
The second time I experienced it, I was just a regular "kitchen alum" OMG with the mascara stained faces. and I was forever thankful that I was not part of the advisory group to deal with that voting night.
So after much needless ado the lady in question was invited to preference and then she (HA!) placed another sorority first on her bid list which is where she matched.
I think that was an enormous lesson in humility for everyone involved.
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