So today is the official unveiling ceremony forĀ the Wright State University National Pan-HellenicĀ Ā Plot Project. We are excited to have so manyĀ alumni and current members of NPHC organizationsĀ Ā come out and celebrate the official unveiling ofĀ the plots. This has been a long time coming andĀ Ā
We are proud to announce the the plots officialĀ opening today. And I can’t say enough about howĀ Ā grateful we all are for the outpouring ofĀ support from everyone. The Divine 9 is aĀ Ā is an organization of nine historically blackĀ fraternities and sororities that arose duringĀ Ā
The time when African Americans were allowed toĀ attend college but they weren’t allowed to do muchĀ Ā at college they weren’t allowed to join studentĀ organizations they weren’t allowed to get involvedĀ Ā on campus so they decided to make their ownĀ organizations where they could create spaces forĀ Ā
Each other and network and have a safe space whereĀ they could thrive. And it’s very very specialĀ Ā because our students and alum designed it. A lotĀ of people will react to this because not a lot ofĀ Ā schools have plots on campus Wright State beingĀ one of the first predominantly white institutionsĀ Ā
To get it it means a lot and it’s very importantĀ in our history at Wright State University.Ā Ā These students know that they haveĀ a home and a place at Wright StateĀ Ā that they’re valued that the work thatĀ they do community service and on campusĀ Ā
Is important and seen. There’s a designatedĀ space on campus where students can come backĀ Ā and celebrate and have a space that’s dedicatedĀ and that’s their own. This space is meant toĀ Ā memorialize that history and provide people aĀ place that they can celebrate and enjoy theirĀ Ā
Time on campus. This is very emotional while alsoĀ being very exciting as well these plots have beenĀ Ā in the making for over 10 years and just to seeĀ the hard work and dedication come to life it meansĀ Ā
A lot to me. It means a lot to students on campusĀ it took a lot of pushing it took a lot of fightĀ Ā but we were able to get it done and i’m so proudĀ of the end result and what we have here today.
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