The Seven Pearls

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Sigma Gama Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers: Mary Lou Little, Dorthy Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin, and Cubena McClure.  The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929 when chater was granted to the Alpha chapter at Butler University.

Sigma Facts

Sigma Flower - The yellow tea rose Sigma Mascot - The poodle Sigma Colors - Royal blue and Antique gold

Affliate Organizations

Philos Rhoers

Support Organizations

NAACP United Negro College Fund National Council of Negro Women, Inc. March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation National Urban League National Pan Hellenic Council, Inc. Black Women's Agenda National Mental Health Association American Association of University Women

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