Diversity in the SEC

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by 28StGreek

This is a fair point. My personal opinion is that I see the NPHC as not diverse (and in just terms or race/ethnicity) either. While I don't expect the NPHC to fix the NPC/NIC diversity problem, I would hope they would be interested in the value of helping within the greater context of diversity education in the general student population.

Nor does the NPHC (in general) typically claim diversity or to be seeking diversity. That is the difference between the NPHC (in general) as compared to some NPC and some NIC. Some NPC and some NIC claim they have no idea how their membership became majority white and they are now seeking diversity without first acknowledging how it became non-diverse in the first place.

I do not think the NPHC should assist NPC and NIC with diversity. NPC-NIC boasts plenty of resources and have plenty of fish jumping in your boats. You can probably handle this without needing an official seal of approval from the NPHC. I do, however, recall back when I was in college and some of the Black students (NPHC members and non-members) frequented some NPC-NIC events. We also invited NPC-NIC to our events. Other than our few white friends showing up, NPC-NIC members never showed up. That is absolutely fine because, as has been said on GC many times, none of us are obligated to show up. None of us are obligated to even care.

The problem is when people suddenly pretend they are never invited or that they are perplexed as to how outreach across races, ethnicities, and cultures should happen. It is also a problem when certain groups of people who have been ignoring minorities for years (under the guise of "we don't see race") claim they now need diversity training and an official seal of approval from racial and ethnic minorities. Some racial and ethnic minorities prefer when such outreach is sincere as opposed to being contacted only when we are "needed" to accomplish some task for the white people. I see NPC-NIC racial and ethnic diversity as another task that can be accomplished if the NPC-NIC really care and are willing to put forth the hard work. You all pay such attention to details and accomplish so many tasks on any given day. Therefore, there is no need to pretend you are suddenly clueless, baffled, and void of resources (when some people tell you "no" you have always been able to find some people who will tell you "yes").

Originally Posted by 28StGreek

Based on this post I would hope at least DrPhil would agree with this opinion

You omitted the last sentences of that post. The last sentences are why I do not agree with that opinion.