Herstory
About Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, by seven school teachers; Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin and Cubena McClure. ​
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.
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The Nu Beta Sigma Alumnae Chapter History
The Nu Beta Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was chartered Saturday, June 27, 2020. under the advisement of Northeastern Region Syntaktes Soror Thominsina Gore, Esq. The ten charter members of the Nu Beta Sigma Alumnae Chapter, are Soror Jophinee Behr, Soror Melanie Charles, Soror Thandi Edwards, Soror Sandra Grandchamps, Soror Renee Hernandez, Soror Althea Hicks, Soror Taniqua Hunter, Soror Anairene Lalin, Soror Hetha Lawrence, Soror Tanya Lue Tsing
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We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Our Mission
The mission of the Nu Beta Sigma Alumnae chapter is to promote the diversity of its membership and communities through sisterhood, scholarship, and service.
Our Vision
Our vision is to support the Queens community by building new partnerships, providing impactful programs, and illicit positive change. Nu Beta Sigma chapter is here to promote our motto “Greater Service, Greater Progress”, throughout the “World’s Borough”. We are committed to support the needs of Queens, through our programmatic thrusts & activities focusing on
civic engagement, health awareness, youth and leadership development.