None of our organizations include 'race' in the title. BGLO is an unofficial term, that's all. We use the term 'black' because our memberships are primarily made up of African-Americans. However, we do not discrimintate, and people of all races are welcome (and do!) join. The term WGLO does not offend me, (and I doubt it offends many other people), since the organizations in the NPC & IFC are primarily made up of white members. That goes for LGLO's too.
Our organizations were created because the predominantly white organizations would not let us be members. We are not going to throw away years of history because 30 or so years ago it was finally decided it was ok for us to be members of the WGLOs.
We can work past hatred by education and interaction. I don't think we should rid ourselves of groups whose purpose is to serve our communities.
Now my questions for you is: What are you doing to help erradicate hatred? Or to make any groups you are involved in more diverse??
ZetaAce
[This message has been edited by ZetaAce (edited June 27, 2000).]
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