Mary McLeod Bethune: The woman who opened the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute for Negro Girls (which is known today as Bethune-Cookman College) in 1904 and started the National Council of Negro Women.

Natalie Cole: This beautiful, soulful jazz/pop/R&B/Urban Contemporary singer is the daughter of the late Nat "King" Cole and is just successful today as her legendary father.

Lena Horne: This legendary singer and actress paved the way for other black female entertainers who wanted to make it in Hollywood and the entertainment world.

Aretha Franklin: The "Queen of Soul" whose career includes 15 Grammys, a cover story in Time magazine, a civil rights award from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Carol Mosley-Braun: This dynamic sister was the first black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate.

Nancy Wilson: This elegant singer has a record success which includes 60 albums, a Grammy, an Emmy, professional awards, and appearances in commercials and motion pictures.

Shirley Caesar: Just call this soulful sister with a powerful voice the "Queen of Gospel".

Ruby Dee: Emmy award-winning stage, film, and television actress who performed in on- and off-Broadway productions including A Raisin In the Sun and Purlie Vicorious.

Nikki Giovanni: Famous poet, recording artist and activist who has received numerous honors for her works.

Leontyne Price: This sister with a powerful voice has won 18 Grammys and sang in leading opera houses around the world.

Dorothy I. Height: She served as a past president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and a year after her term was up, she took the position as president of the National Council of Negro Women.

Roberta Flack: Known as one of the country's most gifted performers, she has been recognized for her talents and also her charitable efforts for helping those in need.

Dr. Betty Shabazz: This well-known soror was the widow of the late Malcolm X. After she and her 4 daughters witnessed the tragic and fatal shooting of her husband, she was left to raise her children alone. She returned to school and eventually earned a doctorate's degree. She was always helping where she could in the community and the sorority's Delta Academy program is named for her.