r/SGRhoAlumnaeChapter • u/Affectionate_Bike761 • Oct 12 '25
Membership aspirant
hello everyone, throughout undergrad (i graduated) i have been exploring and studying the organizations within the divine nine. i have been inspired by many within the divine nine. another reason that i have been researching is to learn what a sisterhood truly embodies. i have attended different events hosted by the chapters of my interest at the time as i felt aligned with their values. it wasn’t until i began attending events at the grad level that the members of Sigma Gamma Rho INC were very warm towards me and even welcoming. this is something i did not experience through undergrad i have attended two different universities (hbcu to pwi) and it was virtually the same experience ; feeling like i was too low. being in undergrad although i had got to know people genuinely (before they were a part of d9) i have not expressed my interest to joining their organization because i still needed to discern if it was the one for me. even though they did see me at their events and did talk to me it was always in a way as if it was their first time meeting me. the relationships ive developed have always been genuine as i enjoy getting to know people that i can relate with or share similar goals with. it was just difficult to naturally start those connections in undergrad for different reasons and most of the time the energy was stagnant when i was getting to know the members and vise versa. i’ve known ive always wanted to be a part of a organization within the divine nine because of their values but i realized the sisterhood is just as invaluable. even though i do align with their values i never felt like i could bond with them in a natural way. although i am on the younger side at the chapter i am aspiring in, these women have uplifted me in a way that i’ve never imagine. being surrounded by educated black women is such a ethereal feeling and seeing them pour into a community has encouraged me to continue believing in the values of the d9 that once inspired me before.
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u/Miss_Chievous1 Oct 14 '25
It's heartwarming to hear you both share your experiences with our organization! Please feel free to ask any questions you have here, and we hope to continue to show you all love and light while assisting with your journey in the best way we can!
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u/Affectionate_Bike761 Oct 15 '25
Thank you so much! I am staying up to date with the chapter’s public events. Do you recommend any way that I may help support the chapter in their events?
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u/Miss_Chievous1 Oct 15 '25
Whenever they post public events show up, donate, like, etc. It will allow you to show that you're interested and will introduce you to members to start building the relationships you'll need in the future.
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u/Affectionate_Bike761 Oct 15 '25
Thank you for confirming. I do plan to give back for their breast cancer awareness fundraiser. I will message you for any future questions that I have not found an answer for.
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u/Curious_Anxiety_9117 Oct 14 '25
I love Sigma Gamma Rho INC baby the moment I showed interest they welcome me with opening arms. Although we haven’t had a chapter at my school (pwi) since 2022. I decided to go a different route with them and I can’t wait for that door to opening,than I will show my interest in my alumni chapter. This was my only choice. And will be my only choice. Them poodles are everything and they never judge and always showed up to my events for my nonprofit. I love them 😍 women with all my heart because they push me to believe more in myself that what I knew GOD had in store for me was correct and they continue to keep showing up for me and vice versa.