Sorority History
This project helped young adults 16 and over improve their reading skills so they can compete for better jobs, increase their living standards and teach their own children to read.
Delta's Right to Read Project.
She founded the Delta Research and Educational Foundation in 1967 and the first African American woman appointed to the National Advisory General Medical Council.
Geraldine Pittman Woods (1963-1967)
They Gotta Have It: Financial Life After College
Economic Development
What is the Summit V and what thrust does it fall under?
A campaign that elevates the awareness of health issues that impact African-American women.
What does two raps meet in a meeting and perform the action.
Affirm the SV and ST
Delta contributed $35,000 to this organization to fight against economic malaise and for securing equal rights under the law as part of Delta's commitment to the on-going struggles for civil rights.
NAACP
She was the 1st woman appointed to the U.S. commission on Civil Rights and was a Civil Rights Attorney.
Frankie Muse Freeman (1967-1971)
A Place at the Table: A discussion about food dessert.
Educational Development
What thrust does the Thika Memorial Hospital fall under and describe the person. What is it currently named?
International awareness and involvement.
It was funded in 1955 to provide pre-natal care and treatment for mother and infants. IT is currently named Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital
When are national conventions and regional conferences held?
odd years, even years
In 1972 this Delta was elected to the U.S congress where she joined Delta Sigma Theta Sorority member, Shirley Chisholm in that legislative body.
She established the National Commission on Arts and Letter and implemented the Delta Right to Read Project.
Lillian Pierce Benbow (1971-1975)
Do the Right Thing: Immigration Simluation
International awareness and Involvement
Each person name one DIFFERENT national educational development program and describe it.
Check your Pyramid Study Guide
What are honorary members and name two?
Honorary members shall be women who have made extraordinary contribution in their field and have made significant impact on the national or global community consistent with the Sorority's programmatic thrust.
Where and when was the 29th national convention held?
August 1967 in Cincinnati, Ohio
She established the distinguished professor endowed chair and commissioned the sculpture, fortitude.
Thelma Thomas Daley (1975-1979)
Touched with Fire: Minding your health
Physical and mental health
Name 4 national economic development programs and explain them.
The job opportunity project
employment and training
adopt-a-black business
Delta Habitat for humanity
financial fortitude
Who were the honorary co-chairs of the National Commission on Arts and Letters
Lena Horne & Leontyne Price
Delta chapter and Grand chapter contributed more than one-half million dollars in scholarships assistance. Who was the first scholarship named after and who were rewarded this scholarship?
Sadie T.M. Alexander
It was scholarship that was awarded to law students
This president acquire the new Delta Headquarters building at 1705, 1606 and 1709 New Hampshire Avenue, NW in Washington, D.C.
Lilian Pierce Benbow (1971-1975)
Name as many events that Chi Chapter has put on and name which thrust it falls under?
Trust me I know the answer :)
Under this president, DST launched the DST Telecommunications, Incorporates, through which the membership invested the largest amount of money ever invested in Black film-"Countdown at Kusini". Name which president was responsible for this creation, the thrust it falls under and where the movie was filmed.
Lilian Pierce Benbow
Economic Development
Nigeria
Name the first 6 jewels and who they are dedicated.
Compassion- Founders
Courtesy- mothers of Delta members
Dedication- National presidents (present, past and future)
Fellowship- chapters
Fidelity- Honorary members
Honesty- National officers (past and present)