Let's Talk: Black & White

Black Greeks One of the many exciting things about college and campus life is Greek life. Depending on the type of school you go to, you could have organizations from the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). The National Pan-Hellenic Council is a group of nine historically black Greek organizations consisting of five fraternities and four sororities, also known as "The Divine Nine" or "D9". The organizations include: Alpha Phi Alpha https://apa1906.net/ Founded in 1906 Colors: Black and Gold Symbol: Great Sphinx of Giza Mascot: The Ape  Alpha Kappa Alpha  http://aka1908.com/ Founded in 1908 Colors: Pink and Ivy green Symbol: Ivy leaf Kappa Alpha Psi https://kap.site-ym.com/ Founded in 1911 Colors: Crimson and Cream Symbol: Diamond Omega Psi Phi https://www.oppf.org/ Founded in 1911 Colors: Purple and Gold Symbol: Lamp Mascot: Dogs Delta Sigma Theta https://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ Founded in 1913 Colors: Crimson and Crea...

Growing up in a white household verses a black household has its similarities, but also its differences. One similarity we've all experienced is asking our parent to go to McDonald's and them saying, "no we got food at home." via GIPHY Talking Back A big difference between black and white households is talking back to your parents. I have had white friends who talk back to their parents and the parents ignore it. Also when responding to parents is different. When my parents ask me to come to them I respond "what" and they tell me what they want. When my black friends dad said my name and I responded "what" he looked at me like I was crazy. via GIPHY Discipline Another difference is discipline. My parents would make us sit on the steps for a few hours if we misbehaved. Some other white parents might take away TV or other electronics from their kids or just sternly talk to them. 

I always find it so interesting how much we all actually have in common; especially growing up in black households. You'd be amazed by how much people with different backgrounds come together. For example, everyone has been in a situation where you are out with your parents and start to get a little hungry. You'll ask your parents for McDonald's, and their response would be "Do you have McDonald's money?" via GIPHY Manners When I was growing up, black kids were more conservative and quiet around their parents when we were young. We were taught not to speak unless you are spoken to, respect elders (which was basically everyone at the time), and not to talk when adults were talking. For example, when a black family is in a restaurant and it is the child's turn to order, the parent will often speak for them. Discipline With that being said, Black parents never tolerate disrespect. Talking back was always frowned upon. Then when kids did get in troub...