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AJC Sepia Greek Spotlight: Sigma Gamma Rho, The Seven Pearls
AJC Sepia Greek Spotlight: Sigma Gamma Rho, The Seven Pearls
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On Nov. 12, 1922, against the backdrop of racism and sexism at Butler University, seven educators formed Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. The teachers group was incorporated in 1929 and now has more than 90,000 members. Here are the first seven, The Pearls.
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