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Originally Posted by AOII Rose
This type of all or nothing remark is exactly what I was talking about with regard to making generalizations about an organization you are not a part of or privy to information about. I have seen this all over this thread, and by looking at usernames and signatures I believe that I have seen only one AOII other than myself.
I came on this thread to present the fact that AOIIs are taking action to amplify the voices and interests of WOC within our organization and asking the Executive Board to step up and start taking decisive steps toward increased diversity and inclusion within the organization. That is relevant within the context of this decision being revealed, whether AOIIs specifically asked for changes in the legacy policy or not, because these changes were rolled out with the intention of breaking down barriers to membership for non-legacy PNMs.
I completely agree with my sister (I think!) who said:
I and many other alumnae are hoping that this is a first step and not just a "feel good" action. We are the ones with skin in the game regarding this, since our daughters will no longer be considered legacies during recruitment to an organization that is dear to us. However, I see this as a necessary step in order to put everyone on equal footing and make sure that everyone has the same chance during the recruitment process.
Of course, as I said, this is a first step and should in no way be considered a one-and-done "feel good" action. I am confident that AOIIs will do our best to hold our XB accountable for that.
I completely agree with PersistentDST here. There were Black women in all the chapters at my undergraduate campus and there were thriving NPHC & MGC organizations there as well. It is possible to give WOC a real choice of what type of experience they want to have, and that is something that we as the NPC should commit to and strive for.
^^ This right here too!
There is *a lot* of uncomfortable and hard work that NPC organizations need to do to be truly welcoming to all PNMs, no matter their background. Like I said, I think that we should commit to it. I obviously have no influence in any organization other than my own, but I am proud that my sisters are taking action to commit to this.
And part of that means putting our money where are mouths are and taking actions that will present challenges for us, like letting go of the legacy policy. Again, I see this only as a first step. But if you think that this policy change won't affect me personally, you are wrong. And yet, I am willing to make this sacrifice and more to have a more inclusive organization.
I hope that you will ask yourselves what, if anything, you are willing to change and to give up to make your organizations more inclusive. I'm not here to tell anyone what they should do or give a prescription, but I'll just leave you with that thought.
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I think some of you people think that down here in the South, we're lazing on the porches strumming our banjos and thinking of ways we can keep out non-whites. Well, too bad you can't see my Facebook.
There are a lot of us who have quietly worked for diversity for years, often achieving it, without any need for Grand Statements or Woke Proclamations. And yes, some of my family has been involved in this and yes, SEVEN are AOIIs.
There was no need to screw up legacies with the little they get. There was no need for AOII to send their patsy to Greekchat to proclaim the Great Thing they have done. DG has already sent theirs.
We were expecting this.
Now you can go back to your exec folks and report proudly that you spit out your piece and that you convinced all of us that we now believe that your disastrous PR move was the best thing since cell phones.
Only we don't. You failed, bye.
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