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
deny 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 principle
of multiculturalism, would not survive at UNC-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
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.
