This former “Cosby” kid joined the Delta Sigma Theta sorority while attending Spelman College.
02Alicia KeysKeys became an honorary member of the historic Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 2004.
03Jada Pinkett SmithJada is a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
04Toni MorrisonThe Pulitzer Prize winning author is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
05Phylicia RashadRashad became a member of the Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., while attending Howard University.
06AJ CallowayCalloway became a man of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. in 2011.
07Thurgood MarshallThe former Supreme Court Justice was a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, which he joined while attending Lincoln University.
08Steve HarveyHarvey is a proud man of Omega Psi Phi. Roo-oop!
09Sheryl UnderwoodUnderwood is not only a member, she’s a former president of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
10Star JonesJones is a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha.
11Omari HardwickHardwick is a Alpha Phi Alpha brother.
12Towanda BraxtonBraxton is a member of Zeta Phi Beta sorority.
13Wanda SykesSykes was initiated into the Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc at Hampton University.
14K. MichelleK. Michelle pledged Delta Sigma Theta while attending Florida A&M.
Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage 15MontellMontell Jordan performed at ESSENCE Festival in 2000. 16Terrence JTerrence was initiated into the Bloody Mu Psi Chapte of Omega Psi Phi fraternity at North Carolina A&T State University.
17Shaquille O’NealShaquille O’Neal is a proud member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
18Victoria RowellRowell is a proud member of the Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
19Arthur AsheArthur Ashe biopic, Ashe, is currently in the works. The project was announced earlier this year, but not much else has been revealed. Ashe was a three-time Grand Slam title winner and the first Black tennis player selected to the United States Davis Cup team.
20Kelly PricePrice became an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority in 2006.
21Loretta DevineDevine was initiated into the Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc at the University of Houston.
22Anna Maria HorsfordHorsford is a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.
23Cedric “The Entertainer”Cedric is a proud Kappa Alpha Psi man.
24Lena HorneThe legendary singer/actress was also a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta.
25Roland MartinMartin is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
26Michael JordanThe basketball legend is also a proud man of Omega Psi Phi.
27Hill HarperHarper was inducted into Alpha Phi Alpha in 2009.
28Coretta Scott KingThe First Lady of the Civil Rights Movement Coretta Scott King was the model Alpha Kappa Alpha because of her tireless community service.
29Frat BrotherDr. King is an Alpha Phi Alpha brother. The fraternity has a scholarship in his name.
30Lionel RichieRichie is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha.
31Zora Neale HurstonHurston was initiated into the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at Howard University.
32Condoleezza RiceRice is a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
33Nikki GiovanniRising to fame during the Black arts movement of the 1960s, poet Nikki Giovanni is one of the most well-known Black poets. Giovanni has won several awards and was even nominated for a Grammy for The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection. Giovanni has also written numerous children’s books including Rosa, which was based on Rosa Parks’ life.
34John SingletonSingleton is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
35Dionne WarwickWarwick is an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
36Finesse MitchellMitchell was initiated into the Iota Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity while attending the University of Miami..
37Tom JoynerJoyner became a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity while attending the Tuskegee University.
38Maya AngelouAngelou joined Alpha Kappa Alpha, the nation’s first African-American sorority, in 1983 as an honorary member.
39Marvin SappThis Gospel great s also a member of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.
40Tavis SmileySmile became a Kappa Alpha Psi man while attending Indiana University Bloomington.
41Aretha FranklinThe queen of soul is also an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
42Rev.Jesse JacksonJackson is a man of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
43Cathy HughesFounder of Radio One and TV One, Cathy Hughes is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
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