Ketanji Brown Jackson, Debra Lee and others were honored as honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta.

Delta Sigma Theta, the historically Black sorority, is adding more members to its prestigious roster. The new members, including Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, former BET CEO Debra Lee, and MSNBC president Rashida Jones, will be honored at the 56th National Convention in Indianapolis on July 19th, 2023.

The theme for this year's hybrid-style convention is "Forward with Fortitude: Engaging Our Sisterhood, Empowering Our Communities, Elevating Our Impact," and is expected to bring in a positive economic impact of $20 million to the city.

The new inductees have received an outpouring of congratulatory comments from fellow sorority members on social media. One member shared, “Show me a woman of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and I’ll show you the countless lives impacted by her work and all for which she stands. PERIOD!”

Delta Sigma Theta's President Elsie Cooke-Holmes commented on the Impact Day project that will be a part of the weeklong conference, “As a public service organization, we make it a priority to leave a positive impact on the wonderful communities where our members live and serve. Close coordination between the Sorority’s national, regional, and our amazing Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter, led us to organize and plan Impact Day to directly benefit and empower Indy’s youth.”

Other notable members joining the ranks include Channing Dungey, chairperson of Warner Bros.; Bonnie Jenkins, the first Black president of a major broadcast television network; former WNBA player Tamika Catchings; and award-winning entrepreneur and leadership mentor Phyllis Newhouse. They are joining last year’s distinguished honorary members, which included journalists Abby Phillip and Joy-Ann Reid; Grammy-nominated artist Ledisi; Atallah Shabazz, daughter of civil rights leaders Malcolm and Dr. Betty Shabazz; retired United States Navy four-star admiral Michelle J. Howard; and Collette V. Smith, the NFL’s first Black female coach.

Delta Sigma Theta is looking forward to honoring its newest members at the 56th National Convention and the Impact Day project that will benefit the city of Indianapolis. The sorority is proud of the work its members have done to empower their communities and leave a positive impact.

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