The leadership has officially confirmed that members are free to post their support for the movement on social media. I am grateful to everyone who participated in this effort to ensure we could speak our minds. We will remain observant to ensure this newfound policy is upheld in practice.
June 26, 2020
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June 9, 2020
The level of engagement this petition has received confirms that there is a strong desire for transparency and open dialogue within the organization. This momentum clearly indicates that the membership expects leadership to acknowledge these essential matters without further delay.
Reached 100 supporters
June 9, 2020
32 Comments
It saddens me that our chapter is being silenced during this time when we need to use our voice. I joined this chapter to be amongst strong women who make differences in our community and our ability to do so should not need approval. Our support of basic human rights should not need approval.
“To choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demand”. The occasion and conscience demand that as sisters of Chi Omega we speak up about the inequalities facing some of our SISTERS! This is not something that should even be considered controversial.
It’s disappointing that speaking up about human rights that we have to ask for permission to do so and even more disappointing that we were not granted that permission. Many women in this chapter are directly affected by the issues occurring in our country right now and it’s upsetting that we’re not being supported
Silencing a platform with such power and outreach that can provide resources, facts, and invites positive change, inclusion, and social justice, is quite the opposite of all the reasons I’m proud to be part of this chapter.
Black Lives Matter. This is not political. I am embarrassed to have given so much time and money to an organization that, through not only its silence but more importantly its disapproval of its members' willingness to speak up, has proved itself to be part of the problem.
Alumna of Zeta Alpha
Sororities are known to be hotbeds for racism. All too often they promote policies that seek out individuals who hold racist stances, and they allow it because of the money that they bring. The girls have a right to have a chance to be on the right side of history; to stand in solitary with the sisters of their sorority that face these realities on a daily basis. If you’re going to support white supremacy, just come out and say it so that we can disassociate and take our money else where.
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The leadership has officially confirmed that members are free to post their support for the movement on social media. I am grateful to everyone who participated in this effort to ensure we could speak our minds. We will remain observant to ensure this newfound policy is upheld in practice.
June 26, 2020
Final supporters
Updates
June 9, 2020
The level of engagement this petition has received confirms that there is a strong desire for transparency and open dialogue within the organization. This momentum clearly indicates that the membership expects leadership to acknowledge these essential matters without further delay.
Reached 100 supporters
June 9, 2020
32 Comments
As a Black Chi Omega Zeta Alpha alum, I find it appalling, but not surprising that Chi Omega National is not allowing chapters to speak out regarding the BLM movement.
It saddens me that our chapter is being silenced during this time when we need to use our voice. I joined this chapter to be amongst strong women who make differences in our community and our ability to do so should not need approval. Our support of basic human rights should not need approval.
“To choose thoughtfully that course which occasion and conscience demand”. The occasion and conscience demand that as sisters of Chi Omega we speak up about the inequalities facing some of our SISTERS! This is not something that should even be considered controversial.
It’s disappointing that speaking up about human rights that we have to ask for permission to do so and even more disappointing that we were not granted that permission. Many women in this chapter are directly affected by the issues occurring in our country right now and it’s upsetting that we’re not being supported
Silencing a platform with such power and outreach that can provide resources, facts, and invites positive change, inclusion, and social justice, is quite the opposite of all the reasons I’m proud to be part of this chapter.
Black Lives Matter. This is not political. I am embarrassed to have given so much time and money to an organization that, through not only its silence but more importantly its disapproval of its members' willingness to speak up, has proved itself to be part of the problem.
Alumna of Zeta Alpha
Sororities are known to be hotbeds for racism. All too often they promote policies that seek out individuals who hold racist stances, and they allow it because of the money that they bring. The girls have a right to have a chance to be on the right side of history; to stand in solitary with the sisters of their sorority that face these realities on a daily basis. If you’re going to support white supremacy, just come out and say it so that we can disassociate and take our money else where.
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As a Black Chi Omega Zeta Alpha alum, I find it appalling, but not surprising that Chi Omega National is not allowing chapters to speak out regarding the BLM movement.