This page is dedicated to the founders of historically black sororities and fraternities. They were people of great character, intellect and integrity. Our founders believed in brotherhood and sisterhood, academic excellence, community service, and equality. Our goal is to educate BGN members on these individuals whose dedication and fervor inspires us all. We pay homage to our founding brothers and sisters as their dream lives on.

Dorothy Hanley Whiteside
Sigma Gamma Rho
Founder

Whiteside graduated from Shortridge High School and entered the Indianapolis Normal School. In 1922, when in training as a cadet teacher she met the teachers who became her best friends and Founders of the Sorority. She taught school until 1951 when she retired and later helped her husband to develop a business. She also started her own millinery business and worked with her church and various organizations. After the death of her husband, she ran their business from 1955-57 and returned to teaching in 1959 where she remained until her retirement in 1970.

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