Sigma Gamma Rho History
In what year was Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. founded?
1922
"We belong together, who else am I gonna lean on when times get rough? Who’s gonna talk to me…”
til the sun comes up?’ – Mariah Carey
Keep on crying and I’ll give you something to…
Cry about.
What iconic actor known for Black Panther graduated from Howard University?
Chadwick Boseman
In Love & Basketball, what sport did Monica and Quincy both play?
Basketball.
What city and university were home to its founding?
Indianapolis, Indiana — Butler University.
"When I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change…”
“’Cause you’re amazing just the way you are.” – Bruno Mars
I’m not one of your little
Friends!
What was the first HBCU established in the United States?
Cheyney University (1837)
In The Color Purple, who said “Until you do right by me, everything you think about gon’ crumble”?
Celie
What are the international affiliates of Sigma Gamma Rho called?
Rhoers (youth), Philos (non-Greek friends), and Rhosebuds (younger girls)
"You don’t know what love is, if you don’t put up a fight"
"You don’t know what love is, if you don’t stay up all night.” – “Session 32”
You got __________ money?
McDonalds
What 1980s sitcom helped mainstream HBCU culture on TV?
A Different World.
In ATL, what is T.I.’s character’s nickname?
Rashad.
What national education initiative does Sigma Gamma Rho support to promote literacy?
Operation BigBookBag
Don’t tell me you’re sorry ‘cause you’re not
“Baby, when I know you’re only sorry you got caught.”- Take a Bow
You think money grow on
Trees
What HBCU located in Washington, D.C. is nicknamed “The Mecca”?
Howard University.
What 1997 romantic comedy stars Taye Diggs and Nia Long and centers on a man’s new book stirring drama before his friend’s wedding?
The Best Man
What is Sigma Gamma Rho’s official publication?
Aurora Magazine.
“I see it, I want it, I stunt, yellow bone it…
I dream it, I work hard, I grind ‘til I own it.”- Formation
Close my door — you letting my
Air out.
What’s the most anticipated event of the fall semester at every HBCU?
Homecoming!
What 1994 drama about a group of childhood friends in Chicago stars Tupac Shakur and Janet Jackson?
Poetic Justice.