In the spring of 1996 at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 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.
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. 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 principal 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.
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.
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