Tenae The Blogger

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) consists of the nine historical Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs). Theses nine fraternities and sororities make up the Divine 9 (D9). In this post it will often be referred to as the council. If you've read one of my earlier posts then you are aware that I am a proud member of an organization in the Divine 9. I should say that this isn't a post where I brag about my beloved sorority or where I discuss the history behind the Divine 9. This is a raw post about sexism and misogyny within the council. This discussion should hold the understanding that a sexist may not always be a misogynist, but a misogynist is always a sexist. Sometimes, Greeks are "supposed" to represent the "best of the best", creme de la creme. We each are supposed to have certain standards and purposes that we uphold ourselves to. Often time, none of this is true. People get caught up in the letters and the atmosphere and forget that th

This post is inspired by the 6 part Surviving R. Kelly documentary on Lifetime. This has sparked a lot of debate on social media regarding age gaps, laws, who's really the victim, cover ups and any other aspect of sexual assault. I realized that people lack morality when it comes to sexual assault, but this wasn't a new idea. We see the victims get blamed and predators protected. In this post, I want to focus of predators, enablers, and accountability. While sexual assault is not exclusive to any community but, this post will center around the black community. First, it is only right to discuss R. Kelly and others like him. We already know that the music industry is built off of sexism and misogyny. The thing about men who work in the industry is that they receive an automatic shield. They are protected by the agencies and even their fans. No matter how horrendous their crime may be, they will still be loved. Those they prey on are used. They are exploited sexually and