Word: greek
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Black Greeks feel that our organizations were all born for a common purpose: to further the cause and contribute to the struggle for Black equality; to spread brotherly and sisterly love; and to uplift our brothers and sisters not as fortunate as ourselves. We have succeeded in all of these respects for many years. If it were not for Black Greek organizations, much that has needed to be done in our Black communities would have gone undone. However, the fact that we do not glorify and laud our own accomplishments has hurt us. The fact that we do not speak...
...Black Greek organizations represented on Harvard's campus do more community service than many national organizations. From the Margaret Fuller House in Cambridge to Freedom House in Dorchester; from the Boston Food Bank to recreation centers; from academic support to financial support; we have provided a way out and a new light for literally thousands of Boston area residents. The Theta Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was cited as being the chapter of the year for their community service efforts which included a mentoring program at Cambridge Rindge and Latin. Our commitment does not end there. Black...
...addition to maintaining their rigorous schedules, many of the Black Greeks on Harvard's campus are mastering their academics. This is reflected in the fact that, this year, every graduating member of a Black Greek organization on Harvard's campus has earned honors that range from CLGS to Summa Cum Laude...
...does not recognize this fact exposes his ignorance of the subject. The moving and shaking does not stop after college either. It is ironic that Professor Kilson makes reference to the esteemed Reverend Jesse. L. Jackson, a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., in his tirade against Black Greeks. His presence in the American political sphere is echoed by the staggering number of Blacks in prominent positions who are affiliated with Black Greek organizations...
...feel justified in extending their commentaries beyond that which they can factually support. Though commenting on our values and beliefs, he has never asked us about our family backgrounds, be they bourgeois or not. And, more important, those things are irrelevant. Bourgeois aspirations are not a factor in Black Greek affiliation. However, a major factor in the resurgence of Black Greeks at Harvard is the failure of the administration to sincerely and effectively support the Black students enrolled here...