National History
In the spring of 1996, Founding Monarch Melissa Jo Murchison-Blake was in search of sisterhood. She wanted to be part of a family that openly embraced all women and crossed cultural boundaries. As a bi-racial woman, she did not want to choose between historically Caucasian or African-American sororities. Founding Monarch Murchison-Blake felt that if she did choose one, she would be denying half of her heritage.
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Still wanting to be part of a strong sisterhood, Founding Monarch Murchison-Blake recruited six other women to join hands in her quest to found Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. At first, the Founding Monarchs were discouraged from fulfilling their vision. The Director of Greek Affairs advised them to consider joining an existing organization, expressing his concern that a new Greek organization, based on the principle of multiculturalism, would not survive at UNC-CH. However, the Founding Monarchs believed there was a need for such a sisterhood. Their efforts set the stage for Theta Nu Xi's presence in the Greek, non-Greek, and surrounding communities.
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After much work and dedication, the Founding Monarchs built the foundation for Theta Nu Xi. Finally, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill officially recognized Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority as the Alpha Chapter on April 11, 1997. With the collaborative efforts of the Founding Monarchs and the Sisters of Spring 1998, the organization grew beyond our expectations. The Sorority incorporated on April 29, 1999, and with the participation of the Alpha Chapter and Beta and Gamma Colonies, the National Organization was founded at the first annual National Convention on August 21, 1999.
Chapter History
In the fall of 1998, when members of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated, held an information session on campus, Marsha Bailey and Danielle Ellis discovered a sisterhood unlike any other at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Upon their induction into the organization, the Gamma Chapter of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated was founded on April 21, 1999.
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Although these women graduated just a few weeks later, the national organization remained convinced that this unique sisterhood could flourish at UNCG. They held more interest meetings and, with the help of graduate student Shannon Stewart, found five more women committed to founding a multicultural sisterhood on campus. Karla Rodriguez, Annisha Peets, Nicole Borne, Stephanie Cuadrado, Tahira Nyabinghi, and Shannon Stewart were initiated in the Spring of 2000 and immediately went to work officially establishing the chapter.
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The dedication of these eight women and their respect for diversity laid the foundation for and ensured the commanding presence of the Legendary Ladies of the Distinguished Gamma Chapter of Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated at UNC-Greensboro.
