Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. just added serious star power to its sisterhood.

During the organization’s 57th National Convention held in Washington, D.C., eight extraordinary women were inducted as honorary members on July 9, 2025. These trailblazers represent a wide spectrum of Black excellence—spanning entertainment, business, sports, tech, and civic leadership—and align with the sorority’s historic Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.

The 2025 inductees include:

• Queen Latifah (Dana Owens) – The Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning icon is not only a hip-hop legend and accomplished actress, but also a community advocate who’s invested in affordable housing, health equity, and arts access. From the stage to the streets, her legacy of empowerment mirrors Delta’s commitment to public service.
• Donna Brazile – A seasoned political strategist, Brazile made history as the first Black woman to run a major U.S. presidential campaign (Al Gore, 2000). She’s served as interim DNC Chair and is a respected voice in American politics, with teaching posts at both Howard and Georgetown University.
• Danielle Brooks – Best known for her role in Orange Is the New Black and her Oscar-nominated performance in The Color Purple, Brooks is a Juilliard-trained actress who uses her platform to uplift Black women in theater through her nonprofit, Black Women on Broadway.
• Fawn Weaver – As founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Weaver built one of the fastest-growing Black-owned spirit brands in the country. Her company has committed millions toward supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs, embodying Delta’s dedication to economic development.
• Janice Bryant Howroyd – The founder of ActOne Group became the first Black woman to own and operate a billion-dollar staffing firm. She’s a noted philanthropist and serves on the Women’s Leadership Board at Harvard University.
• Jackie Joyner-Kersee – Hailed as one of the greatest athletes of all time, the six-time Olympic medalist has dedicated her post-track life to youth development, education, and healthy living through the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation.
• Swin Cash – A WNBA legend and Olympic gold medalist, Cash has also made waves in sports leadership as a New Orleans Pelicans executive. Off the court, she’s focused on mentorship and wellness for women through her initiatives She’s Got Time and Cash for Kids.
• Toni Townes-Whitley – The new CEO of SAIC, a $7.4 billion tech firm, Townes-Whitley was previously one of Microsoft’s highest-ranking Black executives. She’s been recognized for championing public-sector innovation, ethics in AI, and inclusive tech leadership.

Each of these women embodies Delta’s values of scholarship, sisterhood, and service. Their accomplishments serve as inspiration for young Black women everywhere, especially across HBCU campuses where Delta Sigma Theta continues to thrive.

This powerful slate of inductees reflects Delta’s unwavering commitment to honoring women who impact the world through leadership, service, and vision. It also reaffirms the sorority’s role as a cultural and civic pillar within Black communities for over 110 years.