Famous Women of Delta Sigma Theta

Carol Moseley-Braun Soror Braun made history by being the first Black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate in 1992. She currently serves as senator for the state of Illinois.

Barbara Jordan Soror Jordan was a very influential figure in the political arena. She served the state of Texas as a Congresswoman and was a professor at the University of Texas.

Dr.Betty Shabazz Soror Betty Shabazz was the director of communications and public relations for Medgar Evers College of the City University of New York. She was widely recognized as the widow of Malcolm X.

Paula Giddings Soror Giddings did an excellent job of researching the history of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her work is compiled in a very informative book that she authored - In Search of Sisterhood. She is currently working on a biography of the anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells.

Johnetta B. Cole Spelman College's past president and Emory University's current faculty member, Soror Cole, has served her students well over the years and was embraced as "Sister President" by the Spelman students. In 1992, she was asked by President Clinton to help set the nation's educational agenda.

Judith Jamison Soror Jamison has astounded audiences for years with her graceful dancing style. She has danced with the Alvin Ailey dance troupe and has also organized her own modern-dance troupe - the Jamison Project. She currently works as the artistic director for the Alvin Ailey company.

Niara Sudarkasa Soror Sudarkasa made history by becoming the first woman president of Lincoln University, America's oldest black college. Prior to her appointment at Lincoln, she made history by becoming the first black woman to receive tenure at the University of Michigan.

Lena Horne In addition to her dynamic voice, Soror Horne has been greatly admired for her youthful beauty. At 77, she has performed all over the country for more than 60 years.

Wilma Rudolph Soror Wilma Rudolph was the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympiad. Before she died, she served as Track Director and Special Consultant on Minority Affairs at DePauw University.

Nikki Giovanni Soror Giovanni has made her mark in society as an innovative poet. Her latest book is entitled Racism 101. Two of the poems she's written are 'Ego Trippin' and 'One All Encompassing Ego'.

Leontyne Price After attending Central State College she continued her training at the Julliard School of Music in New York with the financial backing of Paul Robeson. Her popularity is renown over the world and her performance in Giuseppe Verdi's II Trovatore, where she played Leonora, got her a standing ovation, which lasted 42 minutes. At the peak of her popularity, Soror Leontyne Price retired from active operatic singing.

Nancy Wilson Soror Nancy Wilson began her career in the early 1960's. Her voice, combined with style, elegance, dignity and a whole lot of soul, has made her one of the most loved interpreters of her genre. Her latest album, "Ballads, Blues, and Big Bands: The Best of Nancy Wilson," combines the best of her stellar career.