Being LGBTQIA in a Sorority With Shannon Beveridge (NowThisIsLiving) | Pour Decisions With Candace

[@nowthisisliving]

I love this!!

[@tallevi3031]

I love you!!!

[@Sina72712]

love you

[@sandrapommersbach4514]

nowthisisliving jep very crush on you again girl 😍😍..it's a great and important video thanks for this

[@ntilshan1713]

yup me too

[@alig.4302]

Dallas? i'm from San Antonio My dude.

[@Name-ex1yh]

"do you hear what you're saying? That's me being gay" hahah!!

[@rdifede89]

Emnet Habteab literally got the “you’re so chill” thing all the time

[@stephanieeileen7017]

Shannon is so pretty yet so shy and humble. It's really endearing.

[@brittlynn4]

I came out to my chapter when I was a senior. After I said I'm bisexual there were 5 other women who came out as well. It was a really great experience and it just solidified how much I loved my chapter. Pi Phi 💘

[@Katyinyourarea]

¨Shannon is like the chill one" ahah

[@helenm8579]

At my school, you're not supposed to discuss "baes" or any romantic interests during recruitment. My sorority is super inclusive and we have multiple out sisters, who bring other women to date parties and formals. However, my campus is super inclusive. There is a LGBT people in Greek life club within the greek life system.

[@Leab13]

what college do you go to? sounds like a really friendly one

[@laney2403]

I'm going to a Catholic college so I'm pretty nervous, but at the same time I've already seen a few LGBTQ+ groups looking to expand membership next year which is very reassuring

[@rdifede89]

Helen M do you go to AU?

[@kassgal7213]

-"She is the chill one'' -''Do you hear what you are saying?? LIke that's me being gayy! '' Haha Shannon i can sooo relate! lov u

[@LexxLifts]

"They're my sisters. They're my sisters. They're my sisters" 😂😂😂😂😭DEAD

[@nikkipeanut]

in my sorority, one of the sisters once tried to pass a rule that wouldn't allow our members to take other females to events and it made me so happy to see how adamantly everyone else opposed it. i feel so lucky to be a part of a chapter that is so accepting and inclusive.

[@hanzib31]

massive crush on shannon. literally cant get enough of her face 😂 its an issue. 😋

[@nicolaclarke2581]

Not to be gay but I love Shannon

[@LE33099]

Nicola Clarke to be very gay, I love Shannon

[@nicolaclarke2581]

Same tbf 🌈

[@rosibruder]

Nicola Clarke not to be gay but I'm gay

[@bort3486]

not to be gay but gay

[@jaynebeyres5404]

no homo?

[@lilyhain]

AYYYYY YAY FOR TRI DELTS BEING THE MOST UNDERSTANDING LOVING PEOPLE (I'm bi and everyone has been so supportive)

[@nataliesadler8620]

Omg I'm a DG too! But I joined Delta Gamma my freshman year and I was so nervous about being gay. On National Coming Out Day, I posted a coming out pic on Instagram and I received so much support from my sisters! Since then, I've been openly out, I talk to some sisters about it, and even brought a girl to my semiformal! My sorority was beyond accepting and I'm so proud to be gay and a part of Greek life! Plus DG is super cool because it's one of the only sororities that had an anti discrimination policy (so any woman, including trans people that identify as female, can join!)

[@amandalewis9870]

Gay DG over here too! I came out during our chapter retreat my junior year. Everyone was so amazing about it! ITB

[@margauxcornell3072]

Yay a fellow DG!! I'm a trans woman and have found the Greek life at my school to be very accepting.

[@felixlee5916]

Shannon the chill one 😂😂😂😂

[@bubblegumplastic]

I'm so happy i found this channel. the content is invariably fresh and kind and informative. having a great time watching your videos!

[@ps.feelgood]

Aw thanks! We're glad you found us too :)

[@ResistingTheLies]

"informative" wow

[@sierrakusterback]

dude that comment about shannon just being the chill one??? my entire life. i try so hard to present and be obviously gay short of painting myself rainbow and screaming it through a megaphone and people are still sometimes surprised when i talk about a girlfriend or something. it's so strange

[@karisorenson2719]

My college had an All-Gender Greek Org, which was where all the LGBTQIA people rushed. There was an emphasis of calling it just an All Gender Greek Org to get rid of the binary system of sorority/fraternity.

[@Larissalove55]

Kari Sorenson what college? that sounds so cool

[@azurereadianna6533]

I like this a lot. I go to a school of about 600 students that is in a very conservative community. It was really scary for me to go to the school and I had no intentions of being out, but I was outed by friends (with good intentions) and just kind of went with it. Everyone knows everyone on my campus, so being openly gay there were people that knew I was gay and others that didn't, but going through recruitment it never occurred to me whether it should be mentioned. Nor has it ever been mentioned as I've been the recruiter rather than the recruitee. I recently deactivated from my sorority, but I was lucky enough that my negative experience had nothing to do with my sexuality in any way. In fact, I accidentally ended up dating a sorority sister of mine, who I'm still with and is still a member of the sorority. We were advised by girls from another sorority that it doesn't go well, particularly because the largest sorority on my campus has 30 members and the smallest has 12. But we are doing well and I even promised my girl in front of the entirety of my then sisters. But we're very lucky to go to an inclusive school. I should hope that sexuality does not ever come up during recruitment, but I also understand how it might be important to know how the sorority you're consider would react to that news. So that's such a hard decision. I went to a national conference and some of the sisters were homophobic, but others were gay and there were also plenty of allies. Unfortunately homophobia is everywhere so it's hard to escape entirely. But negativity from other sisters can come in all forms. It's important to know that when going greek, all of your sisters will not be your best friend. You may not and probably won't like all of them, but others will mean a great deal to you. But sisters should be respectful of each other because you're all brought together by the same values. Gay, straight, or other.

[@snugglecultmedia3819]

Awesome topic! I'm a proud Kappa Delta alumna... Two of my sisters are now married with a baby, and I do feel sad now that they were anxious to come out during college. I'm very happy that nationally, Kappa Delta allows trans girls to be initiated into our sisterhood!

[@yandc]

I saw Shanon, I clicked! Easy.

[@cheyenneandcarter]

They actually say that the Greeks used to admire the same sex couples because they thought their love was stronger 💯💯💯

[@MAGirlable]

Squeezie_B Came here to say this! Greeks didn't think very highly of women :(

[@SmileyCeci]

That's not exactly why, men thought themselves superior to women so they married women for reproductive purposes but had sex with male lovers because they considered it to be superior and more "pure". I think it's more of a hierarchy and class situation than admiration for LGBTQIA people in general. I doubt lesbians were as highly esteemed.

[@kassgal7213]

Well, today Greece is a really homophobic place :/

[@aim-to-misbehave5674]

As a Brit - I'll never understand the big deal with sororities or whatever. It's so weird. I feel like so much of it comes from the fact that Americans aren't allowed to drink 😂 House parties stop being a thing once we turn 18, but they seem to be a thing in American universities.

[@katharinag3283]

same in Germany where drinking is legal once you're 16

[@squeezie_b8895]

It has nothing to do with that. You can get booze without joining a sorority. Sororities and fraternities were originally meant for a "secret elite" back in the early 18th century. Both have ties to freemasonry and such other secret societies.

[@PlaceForAnEcho]

aim-to-misbehave I went to a party school. They were known for coke. Went to a grad school where every week on average 10 students end up in the emergency room. American schools in my opinion are not about education. There's a lot of partying because America has a lot of oppression. You can get married at 18 but can't drink? Not logical. College has become an expensive, but trashy VIP club cause most ppl have debt after. College isn't needed. In a few decades I think people really won't be able to afford it & the universities are going to get hit hard when people stop attending because it's a gimmick. American economy makes it difficult for most to attend college.

[@hannahlacount7235]

"Thats just me being gay..." mooddd💛😂💛😅💛

[@eveagornall9120]

More videos with Shannon! She is a gift to us all

[@ashleykey91]

I'm Asexual although I'm apart of LGBTQIAAP, before I knew about Asexuality I was an ally and I will forever be an ally.

[@tobymidnight1957]

Ashley Key I'm asexual too

[@thatrandomfan1142]

Glad that a found another Asexual!

[@ayanas9892]

What is it like being asexual

[@LightMoua]

omg, more asexuals yes.

[@peytonflynn9669]

Candace! Thank you for making these videos on your channel, I really do feel as though they are contributing to decreasing LGBTQIAP+ stigmas.

[@EsotericWizard]

Am I the only one who thinks that Candace reminds them of Liz Gillies?

[@raev7456]

I've thought this for a while

[@gillianjackson5476]

yes sorority girls!! Yes LGBTQIA support!

[@SamTakesCle]

being apart of greek life I fell for another girl in my organization and we ended up dating for a little bit. It can work out!!! everyone is usually so excepting

[@ps.feelgood]

That's awesome!

[@millielc_]

I'm British and honestly the fact sorority groups exist just makes me laugh idk why it just seems like they only happen in movies omg I didn't realise it's real life

[@kimmyteddy1029]

Movie sororities are nothing like actual sororities.

[@tiffanyb543]

I love Shannon! I'm bi and also in tri delta and this video made me so happy

[@supitsnick]

lil bev, you tell them! ✌

[@andreachevrette2199]

Yeah, they thought I was the chill one too hahahaha!

[@CNTBrah]

Shannon's face is so dlfjakdnaif😍😍help

[@MSW450]

OK! I went to a religious school too and it didn't make any difference about coming out to my friends or partners from the ones outside. Maybe I just was very lucky! Be brave!!

[@TheBraverMe]

Looking up national rulings of Panhellenic sororities on your campus is a great idea! For example, my sorority is a leader in Greek life nationally on LGBTQ issues, and it makes me proud as an ally.

[@TheBraverMe]

Also, I’m straight, and when I’ve been single I’ve always taken a friend (usually a girl) to my date parties or formals because I’d rather take a friend then a stranger who is male. We don’t really care who you bring as your date!

[@crstph]

I NEEDED THIS RN TYSM

[@puzzlekuchen]

Thank you for including I and A. I do not see this often.

[@rdifede89]

I’m an alum of a sorority and I’m gay and I related to this so hard.

[@michelegamez4408]

DALLAS REPRESEEEEENT!!!😀

[@hoibsh21]

Shannon, where are you these days? I miss you.

[@jinxesvixen9978]

Googling it up cause it just keeps on adding 🤔

[@tothallyamazing5602]

YEEEEEEEEEEEESSS FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nattoluvsyou]

LITB Girl!!!! Love you ⚓️

[@moveon299]

love shannon

[@soloisa25]

HII MUCHO LOVE FROM MEXICO!!!

[@valeriaalvarez4642]

omg por fin alguien de Mexico siii!

[@AnneArceo]

Yeyyyyy

[@buffy455]

soloisa todos los mexicanos aquí viendo a shannon

[@danicacassidy1672]

DALLAS!!!! YAYYA!!! DTX IS THE BEST PLACE

[@liddyd3856]

For pride month it would be really great to see some underrepresented LQBTQIA+ groups represented on Pour Decisions such as asexuality and intersex individuals, especially since they are somewhat always overlooked! Or even doing something for asexuality awareness month which is October ;)

[@beccaliterally2915]

I know we can't drink in our letters in my organization......

[@sayswice5621]

beccaliterally That's literally all I could think about during this entire video. We weren't allowed to go to bars in our letters, and we certainly weren't allowed to drink.

[@nikkipeanut]

beccaliterally i'm assuming they're alum so it's alright for them. i mean, what's gonna happen? they get called to standards? 😂😂

[@jpage813]

beccaliterally That's all I could think about! Haha That was definitely a huge no-no in my sorority.

[@katherinelorene4351]

beccaliterally lol I was cringing so hard at that too. But I'd say it's a bigger deal if you're active

[@HELM4499]

same i was shook when i saw this

[@jugsApoppin0]

4:39 - 4:37 that part gets me fur some reason lol

[@itskoalatimee9846]

I love Shannon and I am greek

[@reesescups1]

So I identify as gay and was in a sorority in Kansas, long story short I wish this existed 4 years ago! Basically find those people in your home! You are safe, find your home within your home!

[@kaylawilliams8317]

As someone who is A in the LGBTQIA, I would love to see some broader representation of the community.

[@MovieMake3000]

Can somebody explain what Greek life is all about? I never understood why people did it or what it means (I'm not from the US)

[@mare.wesselink9277]

I loveeee this video so much.

[@alig.4302]

OMG i'm from San Antonio

[@Beretboytoy]

Shannon is so beautiful!!!! 😍😍😍

[@honeya3183]

shannon

[@korraasami7741]

Candace sounds like Cammie Scott, but with a laidback voice. Listen on their conversation, without looking.

[@IvyKatherineSouter]

She's a DG! Ahh sistah!

[@papayaqueen2235]

Omg..!Shannon beautiful girl is here.

[@mat4902]

At the begging I heard freshman year is scary especially if you are RUSSIAN 😂😂😂😂 I had to re listen to it like 4 times

[@timballisto2826]

Letters and drinking? Someone call the risk chair....

[@harmixerwhat1164]

saw shannon and clicked

[@lindzamuly]

I love that Candice is a DG (ITB!!), but uuuugh it hurts that she's drinking in letters haha

[@Sina72712]

Shannoooooooon love you bro

[@monicas9061]

Shannon is so 😍😍💕

[@jecha0380]

Shannon 😍😍😍

[@kimberlyquinzel7094]

2:01 that's what people think of me too! HAHA

[@Mindlesslyscrolling]

Candace looks so gorgeous!

[@begone3487]

Wait what does the IA mean in LGBTQIA?

[@spidermanisreal9590]

I would like to know if trans girls can get into sororities?

[@H.Wotton]

When you’re not from the US and try to figure out wtf 'drinking in letters' means and why everybody is mad about it xD

[@ivettetrejo3149]

Shannon's beautiful 😍🤤

[@neznamaholka6386]

The FULL name of the community (in my opinion) is l,g,b,t,q,i,a,p,k,PoC (lesbian,gay,bi,trans,Queer,intersexual,Asexual,pansexual,kink,people of colour)

[@rmo8922]

what does the IA mean in lgbtqia? i swear in a few years there will be all letters of the alphabet in the name

[@ErinArchbold]

R Mo I think it's intersex and asexual

[@SmileyCeci]

Nothing wrong with adding letters, it just means we're making it a more inclusive community.

[@TwiCaCaX]

SHANNNNN

[@jessicalee163]

we have some super gay frats/sororities at my school

[@katieholmes6123]

Yes I agree

[@hurricanefunkiii3368]

Awwww oh gosh i love Shannon so fucking much😍🔥🤘

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

LGBTQIA?! Holy fuck! How much longer is this acronym going to get? I've managed to keep track of it up to 'Q' but what do the 'I' and the 'A' stand for? It's seriously getting ridiculous at this point.

[@shylanish4774]

Is it just me or is it weird seeing Candice and Shannon together

[@kt2002angel]

Candace!😍

[@TheKayla1014]

I am straight and will only wear converse with dresses

[@AnnaLee128]

You're not supposed to drink in letters?

[@kimmyteddy1029]

I'm assuming that it's okay because they're alums. If DG and TriDelt don't have alum organizations, then they don't have a standards committee that they have to answer to because they're not active.

[@samhurley1159]

she is SPITTING image of haley graham

[@joannamaldonado2131]

Shannon's lowkey cute tho 😉

[@lizmosso]

Shannon blinks a lot lol

[@stephanieeileen7017]

Elizabeth Rossetti She's kinda a nervous individual, but so pretty

[@rebeccakozkova9121]

Im here for shannon♥️

[@meghan_shew3360]

I know the abbreviation is already so long but we seriously need to add a P in there for poly people.

[@reem930]

THIS IS SO AMERICAN

[@ruthieabrams]

drinking in letters tsk tsk ;)

[@reginamartin3899]

Rush Gamma Rho Lambda! Queer & ally sorority :D

[@bhagyashrisawant7777]

shannon :)

[@BlaBla-eg3bb]

shannon is so hot!!

[@akanchharai6528]

Shan..is babe.. Treasure her dear World

[@saramoncada777]

Love the idea of the video, and support this topic 100 percent but the drinking in letters really works against all of us collegians trying to keep this under control for our chapters and sets a bad example.

[@kimmyteddy1029]

Well that's the whole concept of the show. Are they going to forgo that simply because of the topic? No. They're adults of the drinking age, and alum, I don't see the problem with them drinking in letters. It's not like they're going out and getting sloppy drunk, they're in a controlled environment drinking legally and responsibly.

[@shannon0629existepas]

😊

[@roarroar4345]

Gross, did one of you go to TCU? #SicEmBears