5 Things You Might Not Know About Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
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💙 Greater Service, Greater Progress
Founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sigma Gamma Rho is the only Divine Nine sorority established at a predominantly white institution — and the impact of that legacy still resonates today. The women of SGRho are known for their academic excellence, powerful advocacy, and distinctive gold and royal blue.
🔎 5 Things You Might Not Know About Sigma Gamma Rho
1. They Were Founded by Educators During a Time of Intense Segregation
All seven founders of Sigma Gamma Rho were schoolteachers. They built this sisterhood in the heart of the Midwest, when Black women had few rights and even fewer institutional spaces.
2. Their Motto Was Groundbreaking for the Time
“Greater Service, Greater Progress” wasn’t just aspirational — it was radical. It put the focus on impact over image, a theme that still runs deep in SGRho chapters today.
3. They Hosted One of the Largest Youth Symposiums in the Nation
The SGRho Youth Symposium is held annually by chapters across the country. Topics range from mental health to bullying, teen pregnancy to self-esteem — all with a strong message of empowerment and education.
4. Sigma Gamma Rho Was a Leader in Water Safety Awareness
SGRho’s "Swim 1922" initiative with USA Swimming was a national push to reduce the drowning rate in Black communities by teaching water safety and promoting swim education.
5. They’re the Only D9 Sorority That’s Part of the Professional Fraternity Association
Because of their roots in education, Sigma Gamma Rho also joined the Professional Fraternity Association, aligning themselves with academic and professional organizations nationwide.
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