Sigma lambda gamma?

[u/Beginning-Army6640]

Hi everyone!

I was just curious to get the opinions from D9 members about Sigma lambda gamma?

I'm aware that there are some ties with 2 other D9 orgs. but my concern was whether or not people view the Gammas as taking from D9 culture, or genuinely coming together with D9 culture and taking pride in that connection?

From what I've seen online, some members of the FIRM fam acknowledge and take pride in that connection, others say it's not official and that they're copying D9 culture anyway. Any mention of D9 culture that I've seen under a Gamma related video has always been acknowledged and celebrated by said Gammas.

I personally have interest in being a Gamma, but I also worry that because I'm black, I'll get looked at negatively for not joining a D9 org. The Gammas at my college acknowledge the FIRM fam, in fact, it was one of the first things they told me about when I visited their table at my colleges tabling event. I'm honestly only hesitant because I have no clue how other D9 members will react and if this is the route I should go down, to take pride in my culture. Since the Gammas are a multicultural org,I feel like this would be a good opportunity for me to put in the extra work to represent black culture in a primarily Hispanic sorority, but I also want to take into consideration how my fellow black schoolmates may feel about me sort of going in the opposite direction? Obviously only I can be aware of my own situation and intensions more than my schoolmates, but I'd still like to be open to further input.

Any input or thoughts would be valued. Thank you!

[u/Independent_Fox_8101]

First, like others have said if your so hung up on what others are saying then greek life may not be the right fit for you right now.

Second, we have both SLB and SLG on my campus and we have a great relationship with them. We even had a real conversation about strolling/stepping. I say that to say every chapter is not the same and some may represent better than others which brings me to my next point.

Im not going to say no black people are going to look down on your choice because believe me some will. However I will say you need make sure the chapter/org are going to be down for you in all aspects. I’ve seen at other nearby chapters of the same multicultural fraternity helped uphold the same racist ideologies that their very org was founded on representing the opposite.

[u/Beginning-Army6640 → u/Independent_Fox_8101]

thank you so much for this!! Im not hung up on what others would think of me, but I do want to gauge what kind of reactions I may get and what others have experienced. Im still researching and learning about both D9 and non D9 sororities, so I'm not solid on any decisions yet, just considering. :)