Any encouragement?

[LaylaKouhi]

Hey guys! So I know that I might get shot down for this and/or open a serious can of worms... and I'm SO late compared to when the last post was actually posted (2008), but I'm contemplating pledging Delta Sigma Theta and I'm white.

1st! I have read the website and realize that race (along with other things) is not considered in the initiation process, I was looking more for information on how common this is. I know that my school had a latino girl cross not that long ago but other then that I have no information

and my last bit of comment... I have chosen this sorority because I have many friends in greek life both Pan-Hallenic Council (divine nine) and panhallenic conference. I am not interested in the OMG! We're sisters now! vibe... I'm looking for a support group who has my back and with whom I can build real-life (fluffy fake extras left out) relationships. DST seems to me to stand for more then just girl friends and lot bit more in supporting the community around them, I'm just wondering if [in your honest opinion] I could possibly be accepted into this brilliant group of Delta Divas?

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by LaylaKouhi

Hey guys! So I know that I might get shot down for this and/or open a serious can of worms... and I'm SO late compared to when the last post was actually posted (2008), but I'm contemplating pledging Delta Sigma Theta and I'm white.

1st! I have read the website and realize that race (along with other things) is not considered in the initiation process, I was looking more for information on how common this is. I know that my school had a latino girl cross not that long ago but other then that I have no information

and my last bit of comment... I have chosen this sorority because I have many friends in greek life both Pan-Hallenic Council (divine nine) and panhallenic conference. I am not interested in the OMG! We're sisters now! vibe... I'm looking for a support group who has my back and with whom I can build real-life (fluffy fake extras left out) relationships. DST seems to me to stand for more then just girl friends and lot bit more in supporting the community around them, I'm just wondering if [in your honest opinion] I could possibly be accepted into this brilliant group of Delta Divas?

Hello, go based on what our National website states. It does not take a genius to notice that nonBlack aspirants and members are not too prevalent. However whether or not you will be accepted will most likely be based on more than your race and ethnicity.

Lastly, I find your last paragraph a bit annoying. Your tone and wording changed a bit in comparison to the other paragraphs. I say this because I recommend all nonBlacks to not try to impress us with certain demeanor and certain language. That is a common thing for whites in particular to do when they assume we are in need of "honorary Blacks" and who have an inaccurate account of what it means to "be Black." And please, for the love of all that is holy, never again say "Delta Divas". I hate that phrase and can only tolerate it from my Sorors. I can't tolerate it from aspirants. Good luck to you.