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Museus, Samuel D. – About Campus, 2008
Racially themed parties serve multiple functions on college campuses. First, it represent cohesion among members of a campus subculture--usually that of predominantly white student organizations. It is possible or even probable that many black students who heard about the party in the opening vignette questioned whether they were safe at an…
Descriptors: Campuses, Stereotypes, Student Organizations, Cultural Influences
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Patton, Lori D. – About Campus, 2006
This article examines the historical and contemporary context of black culture centers (BCCs) and offers findings from a recent study (conducted by this author) on the role of the centers in the lives of black students attending predominantly white institutions (PWIs). The author's research revealed that these centers make a powerful difference in…
Descriptors: Campuses, Student Attitudes, African American Culture, Leadership
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Kimbrough, Walter M. – About Campus, 2005
In this article, the author addresses the issues surrounding black fraternities and sororities on campus today, shares what he learned about black fraternalism, and presents his thoughts on the subject. Among the concerns facing black fraternal organizations on campus today include: (1) Most chapters had very small numbers; (2) They did not always…
Descriptors: Hazing, Sororities, National Organizations, Fraternities