National Pan-Hellenic Council hosts annual Yard Show on the South Oval

Historically founded Black fraternities and sororities gathered together Friday in the South Oval to deliver performances rooted in tradition and culture.   The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Yard Show featured seven of the nine Black Greek life organizations meant to bring the community together and show what the groups can do, said Jeremiah Ratcliff, president of […]

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2024 National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show takes center stage at Mershon Auditorium Saturday

      The National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show took place Saturday at Mershon Auditorium, showcasing the routines, costumes and siblinghood of Ohio State’s historically Black Greek life organizations.  Stepping is a type of performance dance that gives individuals freedom to incorporate rhythm, movement, precision and history into their routine, said Eddie Labid, assistant director […]

National Black Justice Coalition Condemns Fraternity’s Ban on Trans Members

According to a story first reported by GLAAD, at a recent constitutional convention members of Alpha Phi Alpha voted to restrict fraternity membership to people who are “naturally born male.”

GLAAD EXCLUSIVE: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Considers Transgender Ban | GLAAD

Updated on July 15, 2024 Following a tense debate, delegates at the constitutional convention "overwhelmingly" voted to pass a proposed bylaw change that would ban trans members, according to sources. The amendment now proceeds to another voting and approval stage by individual chapters and the general body before being officially adopted. Additionally, following the publication