OUR SEVEN ILLUSTRIOUS FOUNDERS
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The poodle.
It is known for its high intelligence and elegance.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is a non-profit, collegiate organization founded on November 12, 1922 by seven young black women on the predominantly white campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. In a time when education for African-Americans was difficult to attain, our founders...
Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Duhlin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Cubena McClure
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...became educators. They believed that self-respect, knowledge, and discipline gained through study were the keys to elevating the community to a greater heights.
mission statement
It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Our members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work to create and support initiatives that align with our vision.
