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Chicago City Council to honor centennial anniversary of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority

Sigma Gamma Rho celebrates 100 years
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CHICAGO (CBS) -- The City of Chicago will honor the 100th anniversary of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.

City treasurer Melissa Conyers-Ervin - herself a sorority member - will host a 9 a.m. news conference Wednesday to highlight Sigma Rho's commitment to empowering African American communities through education.

A resolution in honor of 100 years of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority's contributions to Chicago will be presented during Wednesday's City Council meeting.

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