Women of Color in NPCs?

[astroAPhi]

NPC = National Panhellenic Conference.

NPC was formed in 1902 by several sororities and today numbers 26 groups strong. For more info, check out http://www.npcwomen.org.

[CCUSigma123]

Hello! I am a 1/2 african american, 1/2 caucasian member of Sigma Sigma Sigma! People see me, and they see the color, so being in a " all white" sorority, has been "different" but I wouldnt take anything back ever. I have never had problems with IFC's or any other NPC sororities commenting on my race, although, i HAVE had many negative comments from NPHC sorority members. I just wanted to let you know that there is another minority out here in a NPC!!

By the way, has anyone else who respinded gotten negative feedback from NPHC??

[Hpnotiq-Deepher]

hey whats up!

I'm a woman of color and i am currently an active member of delta phi epsilon International sorority ( delta iota chapter http://www.geocities.com/dphiequeens )
I can honestly say that joinin D Phi E has been one of the best choices i made during my college years. I was initiated when i was a sophmore and since then the memories havent stopped.

I think that people place a great deal on color and sisterhood should be "deepher" ( deeper lol) then that. My chapter is a diverse one but no matter the color of skin i consider all deephers, delta phi's, dphie's joint to a common purpose..sisterhood..service..self..scholarship..a nd social causes.

When i went through my new member orientaiton we were constantly told about the importance of being ONE no matter what our cultural backrounds and i think that helped greatly in the strength of our sisterhood.

I say go for the NPC of your choice..sisterhood isnt about color and it never should be

feel free to instant message me on aim -hpnotiqcal or yahoo messanger - vonbon_thadon

[tiger1547]

HI CCUSigma123

Thank you for your honesty. I am a Phi Mu at a Mississippi School and I am African American. I was given an open bid to join and I enjoy it a lot. I have never had problems with any of my sisters or others at my school. I just always wonder if there are other African Americans or minorities in traditionally "white" sororities out there who I could ask if they ever wondered, if I sold out or something by joining a traditionally "white" sorority or if I should just ignore steriotypes. I find that I am happy but I just wonder.

[KSUViolet06]

I'm African-American and also a Tri-Sigma. My mother is a very dedicated Delta. I've honestly never looked at this as a black/white issue. All I know is that these women all accepted me into their sisterhood with open arms. It was just about which group showed me the love and support I was looking for.

FYI: I love all NPHC greeks, they show me nothing but love on campus. Alot of girls of different races feel like certain orgs are "not for them" because everyone in the room is not your race. Not so. You'll never know unless you go out on a limb and try something new.

My advice, whether you're Caucasian and seeking Delta or an African American who's really feeling the Chi- O chapter on your campus, go for it, cuz you'll never know where you fit until you try.

[TheEpitome1920]

Well I would hate for everyone to think that NPHC women are evil towards Black women who join NPC.

[AGDTink]

We have 3 "women of color" in my chapter.. as far as I know they have not had any difficulties, and I think of them as sisters to me, just as anyone else in my sorority would be a sister to me. I never really even thought about it before, honestly.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
Well I would hate for everyone to think that NPHC women are evil towards Black women who join NPC.

Nonsense, that's why I said they show me nothing but love.(the Zeta's especially)

[Jill1228]

What she said! And if anyone has a problem (no matter what type of org they are in), it is THEIR problem not yours

The women on here have shown me nothing but love!
No matter what the letter, we are all Greek together!

Originally posted by JocelynC
Nonsense, that's why I said they show me nothing but love.(the Zeta's especially)

[Tom Earp]

God, I love this thread.

JillyBean thank you for starting it!

I dated a woman of the Yellow Race, and she hated her color. I had no clue why, I loved it.

Dated a Black women who thought the same thing.

White people go out and work on there tans.

It just seems that people have no clue about coloring. What One Person, "The Eye Of The Beholder" thinks is much more important.

The reason JillyBean and I dont get along is not because she is Black and Lives in Canada which cost a ton to call, but that she is a roller coaster freak.

I will drink with her, I will dance with Her, I will socialize with Her, but, I will be damned if I am getting in a Roller Coaster with Her!

Colors are all different Period.

If we were all the same, damn what a boring world we would live in!

[emleepc]

I think it is wonderful to have women of all shapes and colors involved in the Greek community. By knowing other women, and men for that matter of different races, religions, etc (any way you can be organized into groups), we are make ourselves better than we were to begin with. I have encountered many women and men in different NPC and IFC groups that are "colored"---from various races, I mean.
At my college chapter, there were and are still several members who are African-American....fabulous sisters! At Sigma Chi, there are several Turkish men who are brothers; in ATO, I have know of several African-American brothers, and last year, UNA's chapter initiated many Japanese brothers. I myself am dating a Kappa Sigma man who is from Pakistan. I have met so many wonderful brothers and sisters from other countries, races, and cultures, and have come to realize that there is plenty of room in the Greek system for people from all walks of life!

Side note: I just was thinking about this and thought it funny.....(in response to Tom Earp's comment about white people just going out and getting a tan....)
Actually, I'm a caucasian woman, whoo strangely enough has no ability to get a tan at all. The freckles I have are tan enough for me! But, perhaps in a joking manner, I have been ridiculed for NOT being tan.....I think nothing of it, and am content with my "Snow-White" look, as I call it.....I guess you could say I am the opposite of color....
Just an interesting take on the conversation here......

[sageofages]

I have a curiosity question....

We are talking about Women of Color with membership in NPC, how prevalent is it to have Women of "limited" Color in a NPHC group? (caucasian member in a BGLO?)

[Sister Havana]

When I was at IU my freshman year, a girl on my floor became an AKA. She was the first Caucasian soror the IU chapter had ever had, and it was pretty big news. (this was in 1991-92)

Her room was full of AKA stuff and she wore her letters all the time. She was very proud to be a member!

[ZTAtinkerbell1]

Race has NEVER been an issue in my chapter of Zeta! I come from a very multi-ethnic background (my father is mixed and my mom is white)... I also have sisters (in Zeta) that are Asian. Also on my campus we have an African American Delta Gamma, An Asians (I hope I am saying/ spelling that right) in Alpha Omicron Pi, as well as ASA! I hope that gives you some words of confidence!!

[sigtau305]

Originally posted by Jill1228
What she said! And if anyone has a problem (no matter what type of org they are in), it is THEIR problem not yours

No matter what the letter, we are all Greek together!