Blacks that rush NPC - Page 5

alphagamgirl06 · #1 06-03-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AKA_Monet

Now join a different organization, I wish the best of luck for you. But, if you roll up in a jacket with a "line name" and "number" with letters folks are clueless about, you will get clowned in your locale.

I think what does turn some minorities away from rushing NPC is the fact they feel they may be judged by their community. My best friend and Sis-daughter is African- American and she told me about how she felt like she was being judged by other African Americans on campus simply because she joined Alpha Gam and not a NPHC. I think they should have just been happy that she found a great sisterhood that was right for her.

There are various races in all Greek organizations but just because an organization is historically Black or Latino doesn't mean exclusive. I think that some white people have the same hang ups with joining these organizations as minorities have with NPC. But I commend those who go for what feels best to them regardless of what their peers may think. We all know that at some point in history member selection process factored in the race and or religion, whether it is still going on now who knows because some people are to close minded accept something different then themselves.I think it is time to move on in a positive direction I am not saying forget the past but lets look at the future. Sisterhood is all about a connection you feel with a certain group. Find a group that you make that connection with and don't settle for anything less.

33girl · #2 06-03-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by alphagamgirl06

I think what does turn some minorities away from rushing NPC is the fact they feel they may be judged by their community. My best friend and Sis-daughter is African- American and she told me about how she felt like she was being judged by other African Americans on campus simply because she joined Alpha Gam and not a NPHC. I think they should have just been happy that she found a great sisterhood that was right for her.

We were rushing this girl and gave her an open bid and she signed it, but then never began pledging. She told sisters it was because she was getting hassled by members of the NPHC groups on campus. Funny how she ended up pledging a different NPC the next year with no "hassle."

I'm not saying it never happens - obviously it does, or we wouldn't have believed her explanation - but I think sometimes it really is a load of hooey.

taurus0426 · #3 06-03-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 33girl

We were rushing this girl and gave her an open bid and she signed it, but then never began pledging. She told sisters it was because she was getting hassled by members of the NPHC groups on campus. Funny how she ended up pledging a different NPC the next year with no "hassle."

I'm not saying it never happens - obviously it does, or we wouldn't have believed her explanation - but I think sometimes it really is a load of hooey.

I could see that happening...why do we (black folks) have to always bring each other down when one of us gets into something mostly white? At the end of the day we're all black being in NPC doesnt mean you switch sides. However I keep wondering how I could find sisterhood with people who may not understand someone of a different ethincity. I've been in my share of clubs and had my share of white friends, the majority of them were nice but acted as if I was from Mars when it came to certian things....go figure.

BabyPiNK_FL · #4 06-03-2008, 01:35 PM

Can we change the title of this thread? There is a lot of NPHC discussion for the name to be accurate anymore.

DSTCHAOS · #5 06-03-2008, 01:40 PM

The thread title still applies because the NPHC is a part of the equation for many blacks who choose the NPC.

Deepher4Life · #6 06-04-2008, 03:38 AM

It took me forever to find this article. I read it as a freshman in high school and decided right then and there i would never join a sorority. (haha)

Please keep in mind that this article is old, 2000 i believe and it takes place at a southern school. I like to think that this would not happen on most campuses.

Im not trying to insult any one (or group) by posting this article. I just wanted to contribute it to the discussion.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ar...,58980,00.html

sigmadiva · #7 06-04-2008, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Deepher4Life

It took me forever to find this article. I read it as a freshman in high school and decided right then and there i would never join a sorority. (haha)

Please keep in mind that this article is old, 2000 i believe and it takes place at a southern school. I like to think that this would not happen on most campuses.

Im not trying to insult any one (or group) by posting this article. I just wanted to contribute it to the discussion.

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/ar...,58980,00.html

A very similar event happened at my school, Texas A&M, when I was a senior UG in 1991. An NPC sorority extended a bid to an African American woman, through a COB event I think, and half the chapter split. One half of the chapter wanted to give her a bid, the other half threatend to turn in their pin if the AfAm got the bid. I don't remember what came of it, but in the end I don't think that chapter is at A&M anymore.

Honestly, I think in the end campus climate has much to do with it. Because quite honestly, back in the day (pre-MIP), I probably would not have joined a UG NPHC org had I attended certain HBCUs - the hazing done was ridiculous!!

tld221 · #8 06-04-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by alphagamgirl06

I think the original comment about African Americans who join NPC sororities are being judge by other African American students wasn't specifically directed to members of NPHC members. I think it is more of the other students in that community who don't understand Greek life who pass judgment.

Now you have said like three times that you don't care if an African American woman joins NPC sorority, but obviously you do since you keep saying things like "WTH is wrong with you all". I am sure they understand how wonderful your GLO is but there was something about it that didn't seal the deal. It could the size of the organization or just the personalities of the members. Who knows what that thing is but I don't think it is meant for anyone to understand their decision but them.

My schools Greek system has tried numerous time to reach out to the one NPHC sorority on our campus. Panhellenic sent them two dozen roses to tell them good luck with recruitment, we have invited them to participate in our all Greek tailgate, We asked them to participate in Greek Week, We made sure to have representatives from the sororities at their campus wide events to show them support. I know my chapter made it a requirement to go to their probate because they are Greek just like us and we should all support each other in some form or fashion. BUT they didn't come to the tailgate and they didn't participate in Greek Week. So my question for you is how has your GLO outreached to any NPC sororities?

I hear what youre saying, but we've had MANY a thread that have discussed NPHC and (not being able to participate in) Greek Week.

And i can understand AKAMonet, as i will be a graduate advisor for the first time and anticipate similar issues. I can imagine things like participating in Greek Week is minor compared to ... making sure your chapter exists from semester to semester. NPC chapters for the most part dont have to worry about this, even with a constant flow of graduating seniors being replaced with the next year's incoming pledge class. Recruitment is really an all-year thing for many NPHCs, after the informationals are over, after the neos come out on the yard, and all that. The question of chapter longevity is a constant.

In particular to the campus i will be working with, we're not so much dealing with blacks joining NPCs but joining locals. not that there is anything wrong with that, but this school, i think locals pull rank over the NPC orgs in recruitment.

NonGreekOne · #9 06-04-2008, 03:40 AM

the only plus of being a white greek org is the networking. other than that, why would you do it yourself? the cultural differences, ignorance, and just flat out isolation that is inevitable. i wouldn't do it.

Deepher4Life · #10 06-04-2008, 03:44 AM

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the only plus of being a white greek org is the networking. other than that, why would you do it yourself? the cultural differences, ignorance, and just flat out isolation that is inevitable. i wouldn't do it.

as a black woman, and the only black woman, in my chapter, i have never thought that any statement about greek life was so ignorant and so wrong.

i have never experience the love and support that my sisters provide me from anyone expect my parents. you obviously know nothing about greek life, NonGreekOne.