HBCU Sororities and Fraternities: Celebrating Their Legacies
In the early 19th century, social Greek organizations, such as fraternities and sororities, started to take off at universities and colleges across the U.S. They were created to foster a sense of community and organization among the students. However, as more Greek organizations opened, a pattern started to arise; Greek organizations did not include everyone and barred membership based on many factors, including race.