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Originally posted by kappagirl00:
I have a question that's been bouncing around in my head for a while. All (I think, correct me if I'm wrong) of the NPHC orgs have "Inc." after their names. None of the NPC groups do (again, I think). I'm not sure about the IFC groups. Anyway, is there some historical reason why some groups have the "Inc." after their name and some do not? I am asking this question assuming that it's not a secret, and if it is I apologize in advance. I was just curious
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For the record, Kappagirl, the NIC and NPC orgs are in all likelihood incorporated entities, meaning that they are registered 501(c)3 tax exempt organizations. Therefore, legally and officially they are incorporated and their full official names probably end in "Inc." The only difference is that they do not proclaim the "Inc." title everytime they announce their name. You don't hear "Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Inc." or "Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Inc." umpteen times even though they can and have every right to do so.
My theory is that the Black (and Latino/a) GLOs add "Inc." at the end as an expression of originality and to, for lack of a better word, "protect" their name from illicit parties usage. Since legally they are already protected from such, addressing the organization with the "Inc." at the end, in nonformal discussion and conversation is IMHO rather trivial and has a hint of arrogance attached. I am sure NIC and NPC orgs share similar feelings as mine. Now I do know that many Black professional organizations have also followed suit with the "inc" thing and my opinion is intact to that regard.
Hope that helps.
Da Rain Man
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