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Only Natural
America is a melting pot of cultures and ethnic groups today but we must not forget that it wasn't always that way. There was a time (not too long ago) when African Americans were not permitted to join White sororities and fraternities, so they started their own. Like it or not, the fact is that predominantly White fraternities and sororities are still in fact predominantly White whether they call themselves White sororities and fraternities or not. That's why I find it funny when they condemn ethnic GLO's. And I understand that they don't discriminate but neither do the rest of the orgs.
Another thing we have to remember is that America is not a reflection of the entire world. In Africa, Africans are dominant, in Asia, Asians are dominant, etc. So it's only natural for minorities to gravitate to those they share a common language, culture, race, and/or ethnicity with. It's the most natural thing in the world. It's like being away from home and missing it terribly. Taking pride in your heritage and wanting to uplift and support your community and cater to its special needs (especially since no one else is going to do it ) does not have to mean that you have anything against others. The fact is that "WE ARE DIFFERENT" and that's okay. We can celebrate our differences inclusively and exclusively, neither is wrong.
There is a BIG different between pride and prejudice and this is something that many people just do not understand...but you should try.
Peace.
Aurorablue, SGRho, Spr. 93
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