Latino Greek Letter Organizations

[CULater]

Originally Posted by DSTCHAOS

The miscommunication and misunderstanding are on your part.

But enjoy catching up on these GC threads so you'll get a feel of how we have an understanding that often surpasses different regions, experiences, and perceptions.

but so many of these threads go off-topic real quick....

[DSTCHAOS]

Originally Posted by CULater

but so many of these threads go off-topic real quick....

Yes but I'm sure you're capable of reading the important stuff.

[Serenity]

Holy crap! How many threads have this same info!?! I feel like I'm in the damn twilight zone...

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by Serenity

Holy crap! How many threads have this same info!?! I feel like I'm in the damn twilight zone...

Hahaha, yea..such is life on good ol' GC

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by Ynyc

The mainstream experience was not right for me, and being raised in a VERY multicultural area made me realize that these latina-based orgs play a huge role in uniting people of all cultures.

Not from where I'm sitting, though. The latina-based groups that I've been exposed to do a great job of uniting those of latino/a culture. The claims of unity across culture is why we began discussing what is "latina" in this thread. It is important to understand culture, ethnicity, and race if we want to talk about multiculturalism and any other catch word.

Before people present these organizations as being the great equalizer or educational tool, remember that it depends on the area. These orgs are not prevalent or prominent enough in most areas to make claims that extend too much beyond people's personal experiences.

[Ch2tf]

Originally Posted by Ynyc

Although I am not a member yet, I do have an opinion, b/c my search was lengthy! I initially skipped over a few great seemingly all latina groups because of the exact reason that I was not a latina. The mainstream experience was not right for me, and being raised in a VERY multicultural area made me realize that these latina-based orgs play a huge role in uniting people of all cultures. The orgs at my school also participate heavily in cultural events and campus events, showing that unity is so much easier. Theres nothing wrong with sticking to a group of people who share your heritage, your upbringing, or even just a cultural fascination, as long as you feel comfortable with them. Its easy to see that the U.S. and college campuses across our country is/are quickly becoming full of people with different backgrounds, and cheers to the greek orgs reflecting the need for cultural awareness.

A college campus is very insular. Just because you see something on a college campus doesn't mean that is what the org is nationally. I know plenty of chapters of culturally specific orgs (Latina, Black, Asian, etc.) that on a chapter level are VERY diverse. But that doesn't mean that nationally their programs, aims, and goals reflect multiculturalism. It just means that at that chapter or maybe even in that region, the organization is open to all women.

One of the main issues in this thread, imho, was that some orgs were flip-flopping for the sake of numbers and/or reputation. And that in talking to one member they'd be a culturally specific organization, and when talking to another they'd be multicultural. Or nationals would say on thing and individual members would have a different stance.

Interests need to know what they are getting into beyond the "chapter at their school" because your membership in whatever organization you join extends well beyond the college years.

[Monarca7]

WOW 2008? I just guess there arn't many Latino Greeks on this thing anymore. Or we just do not have any interesting going on

[LatinaAlumna]

Originally Posted by Monarca7

WOW 2008? I just guess there arn't many Latino Greeks on this thing anymore. Or we just do not have any interesting going on

Did it occur to you that *maybe* this particular discussion is *dead* and we have moved on?

[Monarca7]

Originally Posted by LatinaAlumna

Did it occur to you that *maybe* this particular discussion is *dead* and we have moved on?

Yes, but I didn’t see any other forums with a similar name. I am kind of new to Greek chat. I apologize.

[knight_shadow]

There are several threads in the "Up and Coming Greek Organizations" about LGLOs. Browse through those if you want to get some insight about what we've discussed in the past.

[Monarca7]

Cool thanks I hadn't checked that one.

[knight_shadow]

No problem

[lizzy4]

Originally Posted by flirt5721

I'm not in a Latina sorority but I do know that Kappa Delta Chi is a Latina sorority that we have on campus. They are really nice girls and we have had a couple of socials with them.

I am a sister of Kappa Delta Chi....we are Latina founded but we are a multicultural sorority...in my chapter, even though it's small, we have asian, white and of course latina sisters I've been a sister for over 4 yrs and ive seen many girls from all colors rush...and if you see our national board you'll see how multicultural we are

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by lizzy4

I am a sister of Kappa Delta Chi....we are Latina founded but we are a multicultural sorority...in my chapter, even though it's small, we have asian, white and of course latina sisters I've been a sister for over 4 yrs and ive seen many girls from all colors rush...and if you see our national board you'll see how multicultural we are

Mission Statement: Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. is a Latina founded,
501(c)(7), national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence, and graduation of all its members; an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities with an emphasis on the Hispanic/Latino population.

http://www.kappadeltachi.org/index.p...i/Purpose.html

And you're a member of NALFO.

[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by lizzy4

I am a sister of Kappa Delta Chi....we are Latina founded but we are a multicultural sorority...in my chapter, even though it's small, we have asian, white and of course latina sisters I've been a sister for over 4 yrs and ive seen many girls from all colors rush...and if you see our national board you'll see how multicultural we are

So, what you're saying is that you're a diverse sorority, not multicultural. There's a difference.

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Mission Statement: Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. is a Latina founded,
501(c)(7), national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence, and graduation of all its members; an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities with an emphasis on the Hispanic/Latino population.

http://www.kappadeltachi.org/index.p...i/Purpose.html

And you're a member of NALFO.