1 Hazing and Black Greek Letter Associations Kierra Lacey Mrs. Jones Tb: 7 May Introduction I: Is Hazing important to you ? Do you care ? II: The Black Greek Letter Associations are called The Divine Nine III: Hazing and Black Greek Letter Organizations are in the same company, but the hazing is way worse than what people think, they have people dying, people are getting abused, and it is all for a fraternity or sorority. Is Hazing something that’s important to you
retention of Black Students, who were in predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Many of these students especially Black males, exist in social isolation on predominantly White campuses. She also states Blacks lack interpersonal relationships that foster academic and career achievement. Fleming concludes, must therefore “find constructive means of encouraging helpful peer contact rather than mutual avoidance” (p.156). Her findings connected to the studies to support the importance of Greek-letter organizations
HBCU Greek organizations are one of the most prospective and student sanctioned organizations. They have the representation to either be a great organization where the concept of charity and family is govern. Or they can be the source of reckless activities and worse of it all hazing. Throughout the articles, I gathered that these organizations can either be a source of inspiration or the student’s downfall. In S.Rogers, C. Rogers, T Anderson’s 2012, article EXAMINING THE LINK BETWEEN PLEDGING, HAZING
students who attend college. In some cases, Greek organizations and their standings at universities aid in determining ones choice for higher education. For example, some schools are known for sports, others are known for their Black Greek Letter Organizations. When it comes to fraternities and sororities in general, the topic could seem somewhat controversial due to mixed emotions and beliefs. While attending an HBCU (Historically Black College and University) the accusations of Greeks running the yard
developed in 1903, but is still very relevant today; one may be able to relate the relevance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to this theory/ conclusion. At a Historically Black College or University, an individual has the ability to further their education. I decide to attend Virginia Union University to gain a better understanding of my history, to bond with others within the black community, and to profit from the HBCU experience. While attending a Virginia Union University, I am
of university life, among special interest clubs, sports teams, and volunteer organizations is Greek life. College fraternities and sororities serve as exclusive groups denoted by Greek letters where men and women bond, forming “brotherhoods” and “sisterhoods” with fellow members, getting involved on campus, practicing philanthropy and community service, and creating long-lasting friendships. At face value, Greek life seems like an ideal environment for all entering college students who
The celebration continues for Black History Month as William Chalmers held the much anticipated Black Greek Expo for students who are interested in learning about the National Pan Hellenic Council, founded in 1930. The council serves as an umbrella for the 9 historically African American sororities and fraternities also known as the Divine Nine. They are Alpha Kappa Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi
contribute and play a key role to the success and achievement of minority students. In the twenty-first century, African American (black) students will continue to enroll in predominantly white institutions (PWIs) at greater rates than black students enrolling at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs); yet, if this current trend continues, over half of black students at PWIs will fail to persist and graduate (Allen, 1992). Individual’s
millions of black Americans’ lives
College life brings many thoughts to mind friendships, football , pizza, late nights, parties, fraternities, sororities, as well as racial discrimination, binge drinking, hazing and dying. The latter part of this list may not come naturally to most people, but they are frightening realities of the Greek system. Parents send their children to college assuming they will be in a safe, educational environment while enjoying all the benefits campus life has to offer, including fraternities and