[Rollergirl2001]

Originally posted by PhiPsiRuss
The premise of this thread is invalid in some parts of this country. My fraternity, a "white fraternity" has some chapters where white members are a minority. We were founded on ideals, not on ethnicity.

As far as breaking the race barrier in the South, and you list Memphis as your hometown, the main barriers have not been racist active members. Historically, the biggest opposition has come from alumni who have flexed their muscles to maintain the status quo.

Once the issue of racism among active and alumni members is passed, there is still another issue that often prevents a "white" fraternity or sorority from becoming racially integrated. Many African Americans do not want to be the first, and only AA member. In other words, you will have 0, or 2+ black pledges, but not 1.

I agree with you. I think that it will take sheer guts for an AA to be in an "all white" sorority or fraternity.