20th century In the 1960s, secret societies adapted in response to criticism for elitism and discrimination. Skull and Bones admitted its first black member in 1965, and the president of Yale's gay student organization in 1975.
20th century In the 1960s, secret societies adapted in response to criticism for elitism and discrimination Skull and Bones admitted its first black member in 1965, and the preside.nt of Yale's gay student organization in 1975.