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Sigma Rho Phi Multicultural Sorority

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"They are the family we choose to surround us, the sisters bound by love instead of blood. They know when we are lonely, and appear without being called. When we feel lost, they provide a living map to what comes next; when we doubt everything about ourselves, they remind us who we are." ~ Barbara Alpert Many us of always wanted to be a sorority or heard about Greek life in general from television or on movies. But there is a difference of hearing about Greek life and being in Greek life. We all know what it is like to be in Greek life and there are not enough words to explain how amazing Greek life can be. July 12th, 2005 is a day that holds a special imprint on our lives, Sigma Rho Phi Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated was established. Our sorority was established on the campus of City College of New York- CUNY. Seven amazing young women have allowed each one of us to take apart of a journey of sisterhood and lifetime friendships. The seven women who formed Sigma Rho Phi, were Crystal Beckford, Cassandra Holly, Daniela Costarelo, Katryna Rene, Angelina Miller, Maria Hassen, and Emily Ferrari. These seven women are known as the founding mothers of Sigma Rho Phi. The founding mothers created this sorority to focus on the pursuit of self-confidence and the achievement of academic and lifelong success in the female community. …show more content…

Feminism is one of the main focuses for Sigma Rho Phi. The sorors raise awareness and support the rights women have and should have. The sorority as a whole wants to fight for equality for women in society. As feminism being a strong focus for the sorority allowed us a sorority to help out other women. Feminism allowed each one of us to try to make a change. Sorors participated in various events dedicated to service in the community. The participation in the sorority reflects the realization of the importance of giving

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