25 African American women among 2,261 who received bids in 2015 rush

[Bamamom16]

I would assume it would become newsworthy (due to last year's events) if the cuts were made in a manner that was unfair. However, if they were cut in the same manner the non-minority girls were cut, then it was a fair process. In the case of many girls who are cut, it is based on grades or standards. It would be wrong to place girls based strictly on race if the other factors were not equitable with the overall group.

[DubaiSis]

Originally Posted by Bamamom16

I would assume it would become newsworthy (due to last year's events) if the cuts were made in a manner that was unfair. However, if they were cut in the same manner the non-minority girls were cut, then it was a fair process. In the case of many girls who are cut, it is based on grades or standards. It would be wrong to place girls based strictly on race if the other factors were not equitable with the overall group.

My guess (and I don't know nuthin bout nuthin) is a few more black girls went through rush because it's not a guaranteed fail anymore, went through a round or 2, didn't dig it or didn't like their returns, and then dropped out. I would further speculate that the chapters are giving women of color the benefit of the doubt to try to diminish the aspect of tokenism. Having that 1 black girl from 3 years ago isn't super cool and they know that. That doesn't mean you have to pledge a girl who's not a fit, but it does mean you might bump her up on your list from no to the flex list or from the flex to the yes list to see how it goes at the next round. Just like you might the super smart (or rich or athletic or musical) girl who isn't terrible but didn't sparkle.

But I do think we are one day closer to it not being news. And that will be a good day.

[Munchkin03]

As I've said about this for years, I wonder if the shrinkage rate between those who accept bids and those who actually make it to initiation is the same proportion for the general rushing population. The same can be said about those who are still active at graduation.