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Sunday, August 09, 2020

Rasheeda S. Liberty Named 25th International President of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.



Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., a leading historically African American Greek-lettered Sorority, has announced that Rasheeda S. Liberty was elected the 25th International Grand Basileus of the organization during the 58th Biennial Boule. In her new role, Mrs. Liberty, a 26-year member of the renowned sorority, will lead the organization as it celebrates its 100th year.

Mrs. Liberty, a regional finance director for Amazon, is a recognized corporate leader with over 28-years of experience in delivering results for Fortune 100 companies. A proven and dedicated mentor, she has spearheaded the growth of Sigma Gamma Rho in the Southeastern Region since 2016, serving in several leadership roles including international first vice-president, Southeastern Region director, and as international editor in chief. Mrs. Liberty is lauded by her sorority for her stewardship of the organization’s mission of enhancing the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S and globally. She is a member of numerous organizations including Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Finance Executive Networking Group (FENG), and Jack & Jill of America. Mts. Liberty joined the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in 1994 at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

“To be elected as the International Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is an exciting opportunity to unleash our collective potential, bring an unmatched vision to the forefront, move in excellence towards our Centennial, and execute with a spirit of servant leadership,” said Mrs. Liberty. “The challenge ahead is great, but our vision, impact, and purpose is greater. I look forward to working collaboratively with members, affiliates, partners, vendors, and staff on the road ahead.”
As International President, Mrs. Liberty will provide leadership to over 100,000 sorority members and serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors, comprised of 38 national and regional officers who manage the sorority’s 500 chapters in the United States and in several countries.

During the Biennial Boule, members of Sigma Gamma Rho also elected the following individuals to the International Board of Directors:

* Marica Harris – International First Grand Vice-President
* Te’Lor Allen – International Second Grand Vice-President
* Rhonda Davis – International Recording Financial Secretary
* Dr. Khalilah Shabazz – International Recording Secretary
* Vanessa Tyson – International Treasurer
* Richelle N. Jones – Editor-in-Chief of The Aurora, the sorority’s official magazine
* Tamika Williams Clark – Historian

About Sigma Gamma Rho
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded by seven educators founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. The sorority has more than 500 chapters in the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Germany, Korea, and the U. S. Virgin Islands. Members aim to enhance the quality of life within the community through public service, leadership development, and education of youth. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically. Learn more at www.sgrho1922.org

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Delta Sigma Theta sorority donated 17,000 meals to Hurricane Barry victims

As Hurricane Barry approached Louisiana, Delta Sigma Theta sorority scrambled Friday to wrap up its national convention early to escape the storm's impacts in New Orleans.

But the service organization and its caterer, Centerplate, weren't about to let the meals that had been prepared for members go to waste. The group donated 17,000 meals to the Second Harvest Food Bank of South Louisiana, which will store them in a cooler through the storm, and then give them to residents who weather Barry, the food bank said Friday in a Facebook post.

"We are delighted that Centerplate donated the food we purchased making it available as a result of us terminating our convention early," the sorority's national president and CEO, Beverly Smith, said in a statement. "With 16,000 attendees and two food functions canceled -- our Sisterhood Luncheon and closing Soiree Celebration -- there was inordinate amounts of food that would have been wasted. Kudos to Centerplate."

Second Harvest Food Bank spokesman Jay Vise thanked the sorority for its donation.

"It's really heartwarming for these ladies ... when their major conference gets canceled, the first thing they thought of was to help other people," Vise said.

Founded in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta is a predominantly black sorority with more than 200,000 members nationwide.

[SOURCE: CNN]

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

African American sororities, fraternities working to help Flint families

African American greek organizations are working together to support families in Flint who are living through the water emergency. Watch this story below.