Black Greek Life- News and Views

Sororities and fraternities have been an importantalphabet? The answer lies in the following. The
part of the American lifestyle since a long timeorigin of Greek letters can be traced back to the
now. BGLO's came into existence in thefirst fraternity Phi Beta Kappa. It is important to
eighteenth century. The Phi Beta Kappa Society,understand that the Greek writing system and
founded on 5 December 1776, at the College ofphilosophies has connections to Africa, particularly
William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, isEgypt. Allegedly, the Greeks went to Africa and
generally recognized to be the first Greek-letterstole the writings, philosophies, and lifestyles of
student society. African-American life was neverthe Egyptians. Although each organization does
the same with the inception of these fraternitiesemploy Greek letters the objective of the
and sororities. These were initiated as mutual helpfraternity was founded with the use of Greek
groups, where help with scholarships, educationalletters. In keeping with the tradition that
matters, social matters was extended to theconstitutes the reasons why Greek alphabets are
members. Urban Lifestyle was changing and newsused in place of African ones. But each particular
relating to the BGLO's was developing with everyorganization employs some type of reference to
passing second. These sororities and fraternitiesAfrica within the organization. To become Greek
became a part n parcel of the American life.you should know the history that not only did the
In the beginning Black Greek Letter OrganizationsGreeks study in Egypt, but Jesus & Moses
were created to provide brotherhood/sisterhooddid as well. Also you should understand the
for African-Americans attending college. Theyconcept of Phonetics and its creators the
were not welcome in the other established GreekPhoenicians.
Letter Societies so they created their own. BasedNow in the age of the Web, the Black Greek Life
on the concept of brotherhood/sisterhood andis no exception to the grasp of the internet.
mutual benefits, these groups gained popularity.There are sites streaming online news videos of
These Organizations ask for lifelong commitmentbreaking news. News videos on latest breaking
and promised unfaltering support in return. Thoughnews are now easily accessible on a number of
often misted with controversies, thesesites. Black Videos, African American News and
Organizations remain to be popular till date.videos on Urban Opinion are in abundance on the
Leading the pack are the nine historical nationalnet. You can have access to your sorority or
fraternities and sororities- Alpha Phi Alpha, Alphafraternity in particular or the general affairs in the
Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi,BGLO's. There is news, discussions, commentaries,
Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta,documentaries etc. Stay updated on Black Videos,
Sigma Gamma Rho and Iota Phi Theta.News, Photos, black music, Black Gossip and
Over the time there have been questions thatmore. View the latest and the trendiest videos of
why do Black Fraternities & Sororitiesyour choice.
employ Greek letters, instead of an African based