# @boisestatepikes on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CLcjbH-DEXi
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/24573748-boisestatepikes-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/43bba8f1e3.jpg
- **Posted:** 2021-02-18T19:59:05.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Boise State Pi Kappa Alpha (@boisestatepikes) — https://gondola.cc/boisestatepikes

## Caption

To celebrate Black History Month we wanted to hear stories from our brothers and how Greek Life has benefited them and their culture! Today’s highlight is from our brother @ryan.arzu 

My name Is Ryan Arzu I’m from Orange County California and I’m a sophomore here at Boise State. Being apart of Greek-life, I have gained countless of friends, support systems, resources, campus involvement, and leadership opportunities such as being VP of Diversity Equity and Inclusion on IFC Executive council. 

What does Black History Month mean to you?

Black History month calls for a time of celebration and acknowledgment of the contributions, sacrifices and achievements of Black people. 

How has PIKE and our chapter helped support you and your culture?

My chapter supports me and other people of ethnic backgrounds by creating a Diversity and Equity and Inclusion chairman. Creating this position is a first step to change and breaking down the barrier between Greek-life and real world topics. 

What does it mean to be a person of color in Greek Life at Boise State?

To me being a person of color in Greek-life is everything. There is 1.65% of Black or African American students enrolled at Boise State University. The only reason why I am in Greek life is to make a change. Whether it’s being an Orentation leader or on IFC I use my resources to help focus on marginalized communities as a whole and implement these organizations in Greek-life, being a voice for those that feel silenced.

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Boise State Pi Kappa Alpha | @boisestatepikes | https://gondola.cc/boisestatepikes | Non-Profit Organization |
| Grayson McCrosky | @graysonmccrosky | https://gondola.cc/graysonmccrosky | Director of Social Media |

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