Sorors, I invite you to reflect on these inspiring quotes that will challenge, encourage, and bring out the exceptional leader in each of you.

Our Past National Presidents and Honorary Members inspire us to lead with purpose, encourage us to be courageous, and exemplify what unwavering leadership looks like in action.

“When I look at you, I see myself. If my eyes are unable to see you as my sister, it is because my own vision is blurred. And if that be so, then it is I who need you either because I do not understand who you are, my sister, or because I need you to help me understand who I am.”

Lillian P. Benbow

Past National President

“God is calling on you to dream big…if your dreams don’t scare you, they are not big enough.”

Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd

Past National President

“To anyone who has ever—ever—had a dream, and thought your dream wasn’t, wouldn’t, couldn’t come true, I am here to tell you that this is what believing looks like. This is what striving looks like. And don’t you ever, ever give up on you!”

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Honorary Member

“I think when you begin to think of yourself as having achieved something, then there’s nothing left for you to work towards. I want to believe that there is a mountain so high that I will spend my entire life striving to reach the top of it.“

Cicely Tyson

Honorary Member

“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.“

Dorothy Irene Height

Past National President