I worked for my fraternity, Alpha Delta Phi, for a couple years in the mid-90’s. Â Our chapter at the University of Chicago was coming through a rough period back then, and I spent many an evening there talking to officers, giving advice at chapter meetings, and working with alumni. Â And I made some life-long friends – I keep up with the UC goings-on.
I was scanning the blogs today, and Towleroad caught my eye: “Frat Boys Offer Fred Phelps An Animal House Protest For Tolerance.” Â I looked at the video, and damn if that isn’t the ADPhi front porch! Â I’m so proud of these guys. Who knew, sitting there in that house in 1996, that the chapter would be making headlines against bigotry. Â It reminds me why I volunteer in the first place.
You can read a bit more about the event on the school paper.
I love this! There’s no better way to fight hatemongers than with a smile and a little half-naked robe dancing outdoors! It’s a peaceful protest and obviously affected this group to the point they refused to stop and start preaching, which says a lot. Kudos!