In celebration of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s 102nd Founder’s Day, we at Watch The Yard conducted an exclusive interview with Marica T. Harris, the sorority’s 26th International Grand Basileus. A proud Spring 1995 initiate of the Kappa Chapter at Wilberforce University, Harris embodies a legacy of dedication and leadership. As she steps into this pivotal role […]
The sorors of the Zeta Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., initiated at the University of Houston in 1984, recently gathered to commemorate their 40th anniversary in Charleston, South Carolina. Sisters traveled from across the United States and the Bahamas to reconnect for a weekend filled with shared memories, laughter, and heartfelt moments […]
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. soror Angela Alsobrooks has made history by winning Maryland’s U.S. Senate race, defeating former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan. With this historic victory, Alsobrooks becomes the first Black woman to hold statewide office in Maryland and Maryland’s first Black senator. Alsobrooks’ political career has been marked by a series of firsts […]
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. announced this week that is has expanded its international reach with the establishment of the Upsilon Omicron Sigma Chapter in Barbados, adding to its global network of chapters affiliated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., or “Divine Nine.” Known as the “Bajan Sigmas,” the chapter will work to advance Phi […]
Dame Mary Eugenia Charles, Dominica’s first female prime minister, served from 1980 to 1995, playing a significant role in shaping the island’s political landscape during a time of transition. A member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. and Dominica’s first female lawyer, Charles’ career spanned law, politics, and regional leadership in the Caribbean. Born in […]
In an era defined by deep social upheavals and political transformations, Shirley Chisholm stood as a trailblazing force. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968, representing New York’s 12th congressional district, which encompassed the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. Just four […]
Jessica L. Brown, a soror of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a graduate of Howard University, has made herself known by her commitment to helping students navigate the complexities of financing a college education. As the founder of College Gurl and president of The College Gurl Foundation, Brown has dedicated herself to ensuring that […]
Kennedy Lucas, a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., has been crowned Miss Black USA 2024. Hailing from Maryland, Lucas is a 26-year-old professional who exemplifies the balance between beauty, intelligence, and community impact. Photo Credit: Carlos Velez Studios Lucas is a Spring 2019 initiate of the Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma […]
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., issued a press release today announcing a new commitment to raise $2 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by 2028. The pledge follows the sorority’s recent achievement of being the first NPHC sorority to raise and donate $1 million to St. Jude, supporting efforts to improve survival rates for […]
Two prominent Black sororities, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., have issued public responses to former President Donald J. Trump for his recent remarks criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for speaking at their conventions and characterizing them as a “sorority party.” On September 11, the morning after Trump had mentioned […]