Actress Anna Maria Horsford Is A Member Of Sigma Gamma Rho

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Actress Anna Maria Horsford Is A Member Of Sigma Gamma Rho

Did you know that comedian/actress Anna Maria Horsford is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.? Anna Maria Horsford is an African American actress known for her performances on television sitcoms. She starred in the NBC sitcom Amen, WB sitcom The Wayans Bros., FX drama The Shield, and CBS soap opera The Bold and […]

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