The daughter of a Pullman porter, she was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in the Washington Heights neighborhood on Chicago's South Side.
White attained a Master of Arts in political science from the University of Chicago.
theme which was a program that consisted of initiatives related to health, the African-American family, arts, economics and education.
[6] Among other accomplishments, White was also instrumental in implementing the Ivy Reading AKAdemy and the Young Authors Program during her administration.
[8] In a 2005 meeting of the sorority White noted the achievements of the group, particularly emphasizing the hours of volunteer service and funds raised.