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.
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 the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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 their 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.
