The NUBIAN Council is sponsoring a forum tonight to foster an open discussion of social history, political and philosophical issues that affect black greeks and the black community, the Council's president said.
Representatives from the eight black greek organizations will serve as panelists during the 1995 Fraternity and Sorority Forum.
Lezell Lowe, president of the Council, said Pan-Hellenic Council adviser Rick Jones developed the idea of sponsoring a conference to educate students in and outside of the the greek community.
"We will try to discuss issues that effect the greek community as opposed to the non-greek, such as hazing, pledging, membership criteria," he said. "And we hope to deteriorate some of the stereotypes about greeks. Hopefully, the members will be really honest."
Lowe said questions like "Do these organizations still serve their purpose?" will be raised during the forum.
The discussion begins at 6 p.m. in 357 Student Center.
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