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There’s definitely something chic about being a Greek. Especially about being a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Hundreds of young people, and graduate students too, go MIA as they pledge each year, and once they cross and are initiated in, they gain massive opportunities to network, engage in community service and fundraising. The NPHC has been around since 1930, and since then, it has seen a number of it’s organizations’ members go on to do big things and make big names of themselves. However, most of the black Greeks that are well-known are honorary members–no offense to them. Here’s a list of just a few living members of the four historically black sororities that pledged, you might not have known about, or would expect. Represent for your letters ladies!
Loretta Devine
Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Epsilon Lambda chapter
Notable for: Seasoned actress, and everyone’s favorite original “Dreamgirl” from the Broadway play
Adrienne-Joi Johnson
Member of: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Eta Kappa chapter
Notable for: Fitness trainer, dancer, actress, Jody’s moms, House Party heroine with a mean two-step
Towanda Braxton
Member of: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Omicron Gamma chapter
Notable for: Being the tallest and supposedly most responsible sister from “Braxton Family Values,” and appearing on the reality show “Starting Over.” Oh yeah, and from the R&B group The Braxtons in case you forgot.
Wanda Sykes
Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Gamma Theta chapter
Notable for: Controversial comedienne and actress with the luscious ‘fro. Best part of the underwhelming film Pootie Tang.
Sheryl Underwood
Member of: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Zeta Zeta Zeta chapter
Notable for: Comedienne with 100-watt smile, snarky radio personality and the current elected international president of Zeta Phi Beta, aka royal blue and white queen.
Star Jones
Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Lambda Zeta chapter
Notable for: Legal analyst, TV personality, original celebrity Bridezilla and ongoing beef with Nene Leakes
Keisha Knight Pulliam
Member of: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Eta Kappa chapter
Notable for: Playing Rudy Huxtable, popping back up in a Chingy video, showing out on Tyler Perry’s sitcom, “House of Payne”
Anna Maria Horsford
Member of: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Chapter unknown
Notable for: Great actress! Being Craig’s momma in the Friday movies and Dee on “The Wayans Bros.” Don’t forget about “Amen”
Natalie Cole
Member of: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Theta Epsilon chapter
Notable for: Singer, daughter of Nat King Cole, sangin’ “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)”
T’Keyah Crystal Keymáh
Member of: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Initiated In: Beta Alpha chapter
Notable for: “In Living Color” funny lady, Raven’s TV mom, all-natural hair care author
Are you surprised that these ladies are members of their respective sororities?
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