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famous minority greeks??
For recruitment at my college, I am trying to find some names of famous women of color or different backgrouns to use on a poster about "Famous Greek Women" Do you have any names I could add?
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There are a ton!
Check out the official web sites of each of the NPHC sororities: Alpa Kappa Alpha: www.aka1908.com Delta Sigma Theta: www.dst1913.org Zeta Phi Beta: www.zpb1920.org Sigma Gamma Rho: www.sgr1922.org There is also a general reference book that details the history, purpose and accomplishments of the nine NPHC fraternities and sororities: "The Divine Nine". You can buy it through almost any bookseller, online or offline. |
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AKA--Ms. Rosa Parks--civil rights DST--Ms. Lena Horne--entertainment DST--Ms. Carol Braun Mosley--politics DST--Ms. Barbara Jordan--politics DST--Ms. Aretha Franklin--entertainment X Girl |
Here are some more:
Alpha Kappa Alpha: Star Jones-law/entertainment Sonia Sanchez-arts Lynn Whitfield-entertainment Sheila Jackson-Lee-politics Maxine Waters-politics Marva Collins-education Coretta Scott King Jada Pinkett-Smith-entertainment Dr. Maya Angelou-arts Dr. Mae Jemison Gladys Knight-entertainment Delta Sigma Theta: Shirley Chisholm-politics Rae Lewis-Thornton Keisha Knight-Pulliam-entertainment Wilma Ruldolph-sports Nikki Giovanni-arts Natalie Cole-entertainment Nancy Wilson-entertainment Leontyne Price-arts Alexis Herman-politics Johnetta B. Cole-education Shirley Caesar-entertainment Mary McCleod Bethune-education Zeta Phi Beta: Esther Rolle-entertainment Sheryl Underwood-entertainment Jayne Kennedy-Overton-entertainment Anita Baker-entertainment Towanda Braxton-entertainment Gwendolyn Brooks-arts Sigma Gamma Rho: Tonya Lee Williams-entertainment Victoria Rowell-entertainment Maysa Leak-entertainment Mother Love-entertainment Brenda Joysmith-arts Cynthia Horner-arts/entertainment April Sinclair-arts Vanessa Bell Armstrong-entertainment |
I believe that Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Oscar, was a member of SGRho.
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Here are some more Zetas: Sarah Vaughn, international jazz singer Zora Neale Hurston, anthologist, modern writer, and folklorist Grace Bumbry, international opera singer Yvonne Miller, Virginia State Senator Thelma Duggin, political activist ZetaAce [This message has been edited by ZetaAce (edited September 12, 2000).] |
ZetaAce, my apologies. It was a Zeta who told me that they were members.
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ZetaAce, my apologies. It was a Zeta who told me that they were members.
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No need to apologize, Txdiva.
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ZetaAce....I know this was a typo, but
Zora Neale Hurston was an anthropologist not anthologist **hugZ** also, I am going to add: Rep. Julia Carson, IN-Congress Tonea Stewart-Entertainment Minnie Riperton- Entertainment Wendy Palmer, WNBA, Detroit Shock-Sports Chantel Tremitiere, WNBA, Utah StarZZ-Sports Rear Admiral Lillian Fishburne-Military(first Black Woman appointed to this position) Rear Admiral Evelyn J. Fields-Military |
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Her name is Elaine Fishburne Sullivan and she was featured in the "Profiles of Excellence" brochure that Giant Supermarket gave out during Black History Month |
What is Alpha Chi Omega? Is that a historically white Sorority? I have never heard of it...
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Yes, Alpha Chi Omega is a historically white sorority and is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). It was founded on October 15, 1885, at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana.
If you get the chance, check out www.alphachiomega.org and www.npcwomen.org. Quote:
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------------------ The Epitome of Style and Grace, Always Exemplifying Good Taste, A Zeta Woman, A Finer Woman, That's Me! |
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Oops, sorry about the earlier boo-boo.
Yes, Dr. Rice is a minority, African-American. She is the first African-American to hold the title of Provost at Stanford as well as the youngest and first female. She is very active in government and she also spoke at the 2000 Republican National Convention. Her speech was great. Sorry you missed it. Quote:
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I think Maya Angelou was in AKA, but not sure.
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Thank you everyone for the names!!! These posters will be so much better now - If anything else pops into mind let me know - I'll check this for a few more days!
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Someone once told me that Miss Canada 1991, Juliette Powell is in Alpha Omicron Pi. (NPC sorority). Here she is:
http://www.muchmusic.com/personaliti...julliette2.jpg She is now a VJ with MuchMusic (Canada's answer to MTV). |
Alpha Chi Omega
Dr. Condoleeza Rice (University of Denver) - Education - former Provost of Stanford University - Government - currently Foreign Policy Advisor for the U.S. Department of Defense |
my sands is still working on this site, so she's still gathering info and the pics arent up yet, but its a good start:
http://notablesorors.homepage.com/ Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc! |
also for clarification: Maxine Waters is not an AKA. i'd love to see her as a member though...
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Sigma Gamma Rho Additions:
**Thanks Nupe - Hattie McDaniels - 1st African AMerican to receive an oscar Lorraine Hale - Hale House NY Mary Washington -1st African American CPA Cathy Fudge - CEO Radio One - publically traded on stock market Cheryl Broussard - author Black Women's Guide to Financial Independence Alice Childress - early 20th Century playwright, & author "Rainbow Jordan", "A Hero Ain't Nothing But a Sandwhich" Rev. Willie T. Barrows- Civil Rights Activist - Operation Push |
actually, it's Cathy Hughes who is the CEO of Radio One. she is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
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I don't think Natalie Cole is a Delta. That's my first time hearing that.
Brenda Joysmith is so sweet. I met her at our National Convention. She told me that she was a proud Honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho. She is so talented. I love what she's doing with the figurines. She's from my hometown of Memphis. ------------------ Director #2 LMAC Spr 99 |
I was wondering about Cathy Hughes after reading the feature on her in Ebony. She is da bomb. BTW, Radio One is doing alot of hiring for those in Communications.
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More famous Deltas
U.S. Congresswomen Barbara Rose Collins and Carrie Meek Ruby Dee Judith Jamison Alexis Herman Camille Cosby Cicely Tyson [This message has been edited by DirectorDST99 (edited October 02, 2000).] |
Soror, yes, Natalie Cole is a Delta.
Other famous sorors include Nancy Wilson, Daisy Bates, Paula Giddings, Vashti McKenzie, Mary Church Terrell, Mary McLeod Bethune, and the list goes on. Quote:
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Thanks for the 411 on Natalie Cole. She's not an Honorary Member is she?
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Clarence Gilyard (Jimmy Trivette of Walker: Texas Ranger) is a Sigma Chi. He wears his fraternity ring while taping the show. www.gilyard.com www.sigmachi.org
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I am not sure where or when she pledged but I know she was on the NAL commission. No, she is not honorary.
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Taking note of earlier comments - I'd be interested in learning about "famous" minorities who are members of NPC or IFC organizations. You don't hear much about them.
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