Former Alpha Xi member Kayla Bledsoe told the newspaper that she left the sorority after complaints of racism were not addressed. She said leaders, including Alpha Xi’s then-president, were opposed to the committee as soon as the idea was presented. During committee workshops, several white sorority members, including the president, showed disinterest and were often seen not paying attention, with their backs to the camera and doing other activities during the virtual meetings, Bledsoe said. “Alpha Xi Delta takes all allegations of racism and antisemitism seriously,“ the newspaper quoted Lauren Felts, Alpha Xi Delta spokeswoman, as saying. Because of the departures, Alpha Xi is no longer an active sorority on UNCA’s campus.

Source: thestar October 05, 2021 21:33 UTC