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.