Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the women of the Divine Nine, the historically Black sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. I am proud to honor the organizations that have produced some of our Nation's best and brightest leaders. For over 100 years, these organizations have fostered and empowered generations of Black women to become leaders in government, business, academia, and so much more. I am not exaggerating when I say these historically Black sororities have shaped the course of history. I want to take a moment to salute each sorority. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority--their colors are salmon pink and apple green--was founded in 1908 at Howard University. Their mission: Service to all mankind. Their sisterhood proudly boasts Vice President Kamala Harris; also my colleagues, Congresswomen Sheila Jackson Lee, Terri Sewell, Frederica Wilson, Alma Adams, Bonnie Watson Coleman, Lauren Underwood, Emilia Sykes, and Lisa Blunt Rochester. {time} 1015 I salute former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and also members of their membership, civil rights leaders Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King, and their honorable president, Danette Anthony Reed. Next, we have Delta Sigma Theta. Their colors are crimson and cream, founded in 1913 at Howard University.…”