This week, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly unveiled its latest honorary members. During the organization’s 56th National Convention, currently taking place in Indianapolis, thousands of members gathered to welcome seven trailblazing women into their sisterhood.
“It felt surreal to be in the room during the announcement of the honorary members,” said Sonia Issa, president of the Kappa Lambda chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. at Syracuse University. “To be surrounded by women who look like me and provide such great examples of accomplishment and prestige was a moment of restoration and inspiration. You could almost feel the amount of pride and love for our new Sorors, and it was a blessing to bask in that energy.”
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a historically Black Greek letter organization “committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.” Founded on the campus of Howard University on Jan. 13, 1913, the organization houses over 350,000 members committed to its pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action (including this writer).
Each year, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. inducts a select group of women into the organization as “honorary members.” This year’s cohort of honorees consists of President of MSNBC Rashida Jones; United States Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie D. Jenkins; Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros Television Studios Channing Dungey; WNBA legend and Olympic gold medalist Tameka Catchings; Deborah Lee, former CEO and Chairman of BET; entrepreneur and businesswoman Phyllis Newhouse, and Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
“Honorary Membership is the highest honor extended to women who have made significant contributions to society while excelling in their chosen fields,” Delta Sigma…
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