Soror Sadie T. M. Alexander, Ph.D: Soror Alexander was the 1st National President (1919-1923) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the nation's first woman to earn a Ph.D. in economics (1921). A distinguished attorney, she was among the founders of the National Bar Association (1925) and she was appointed to President Truman's Commission on Civil Rights (1945).
Soror Carol Moseley-Braun:Soror Braun made history by being the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992. She currently serves as senator for the state of Illinois.
Soror Shirley Chisholm: Soror Chisholm was the first Black woman member of the U.S. Congress, was the first African American and first woman to run as a major party candidate for the presidency of the United States.
Soror Johnetta C. Cole: Spelman College's former president, Soror Dr.Cole, has served her students well over the years and is embraced as "Sister President" by the Spelman students. In 1992, she was asked by President Clinton to help set the nation's educational agenda.
Soror Ruby Dee Davis: Soror Davis is an extraordinary actress with performance credits on stage, in film and on television. She has also written a collection of poetry.
Soror Aretha Franklin: Soror Franklin has rocked America for the past three decades and has generated 17 number-one songs. No wonder she is known as "The Queen of Soul".
Soror Paula Giddings: Soror Giddings did an excellent job of researching the history of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her work is compiled in a very informative book that she authored - In Search of Sisterhood. She is currently working on a biography of the antilynching crusader Ida B. Wells.
Soror Nikki Giovanni: Soror Giovanni has made her mark in society as an innovative poet. Her latest book is entitled Racism 101. One of her poems that is very dear to our chapter is "Ego Tripping".
Soror Lena Horne: In addition to her dynamic voice, Soror Horne has been greatly admired for her youthful beauty. At 77, she has performed all over the country for more than 60 years.
Soror Barbara Jordan: Soror Jordan has been a very influencial figure in the political arena. She served as the state of Texas as congresswoman and was a professor at the University of Texas.
Soror Mary Church Terrell: Soror Terrell made history by becoming the first Black woman to serve on a citywide board of education- in Washington, D.C.
Soror Rae Lewis-Thornton: Soror Thornton is an AIDS Educator/Motivational Speaker. Soror Thornton leads her own unending crusade to educate and challenge young and old audiences to take control of their own bodies, futures and health. Rae uses her life as an example that AIDS is a non-discriminatory disease.
Soror Nancy Wilson: Soror Wilson has had over 30 albums on Billboard Charts and has produced a slew of hit records. She is a ballad singer with hits such as "Save Your Love for Me". Soror Wilson also had her own Emmy Award-winning series entitled "The Nancy Wilson Show". |
