Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. is the first Islamic-based national sorority, alhamdulilah. It was founded on April 3, 2005, by the mother-daughter team of Dr. Althia F. Ali and Imani Canty. Sorors Althia and Imani founded the sorority because they wanted to help improve the image of Muslim women and Islam in general. Soror Imani, a college student, had considered joining one of the established historically Black sororities but never went through the intake process because they were Christian based. She felt that many of the practices went against her faith.
In July of that same year, Dr. Ali accepted the position of President and Executive Director. The sorority was also incorporated this same month. The year 2005 was a busy year for this new sorority -- not only was the sorority founded and incorporated, the Board of Directors held their first meeting on September 18th in Greensboro, NC and the first Gold Presentation was held at the University of Kentucky on Novebember 6, 2005, for nine propspective members.
Our Mission
The mission of Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. is to promote positive visibility of Muslim women and Islam in general. To accomplish our mission, insha'Allah we will increase the involvement of Muslims in our respective communities. Because we are adhering to Islamic principles, the organization prays that by Allah's will we shall be successful.
Our Gold Pillars
Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that provides assistance and support through programs created for our local communities. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's pillars:
*Islamic Awareness and Involvement *Educational Development *Economic and Indigent Support *Environmental Awareness and Involvement *Physical and Mental Health *Social Development and Involvement
Our Motto
Striving for the pleasure of Allah (swt) through Sisterhood, Scholarship, Leadership, and Community Service.
Our Purpose
To unify collegiate and professional Muslimahs by promoting Islam through Sisterhood, Scholarship, Leadership and Community Service. The sorority is also open to non-Muslim women who support our mission.
Our Vision
By 2015, Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. will have chapters in every region across the United States and in several international countries, insha'Allah.
Our Chapters
National Grand Chapter: This is the sorority's first chapter. Four women were inducted into this chapter on November 13, 2005, in Greensboro, NC. The first members were Christine Ortiz, Kimberly Harper, Imani Canty, and Dr. Althia F. Ali. This chapter is located in Alexandria, VA.
Alpha Chapter: Eight women were inducted into this chapter, establishing it on April 23, 2006, in Atlanta, GA.
Beta Chapter: Our chapter was established when seven women were inducted on July 22, 2006, in Alexandria, VA. These seven women were Narmin Anwar (graduate, University of Maryland), Tasmim Anwar (Johns Hopkins University), Eman Mahmoud (graduate, Howard University), Kesha Abdul-Mateen (graduate, North Carolina A&T State University), Sumaiyah Yates (College of Notre Dame of Maryland), Malikah Adilah (graduate, Temple University), and Heba Mahmoud (graduate, George Mason University). This chapter resides and serves in the DC Metro Area.
Other Chapters: The sorority also has three other chapters. The Gamma Chapter is located in Greensboro, NC. The Delta Chapter is in Chicago, IL. The last chapter to be inducted to date is the Epsilon Chapter, which is located in Philadelphia, PA.
