SISTUHS
Where was SISTUHS founded and in what year?
Florida State University in 1992
What is the first letter and the definition
Strength- enduring a series of trials and tests in which you learn from and because of your knowledge, your life becomes a living testimony.
Who is the woman of strength and two facts
Araminta Ross
-born in 1819 or 1820 in Dorchester County, Maryland to save lives
-Bounty of 50,000
-May 19 trips, rescued over 300 people, and never lost a passenger in 10 years
What objectives is associated with Strength?
2 & 5
What color and number are associated with Strength?
Green and 12
What are SISTUHS' colors?
Black and Gold
What is the fourth letter and definition
Tenacity- holding firmly, and or seeking something valued or desired
Who is the woman of initiative and two facts
Sara Breedlove
-First person in her family to be born free
-worked for as little as 150 to educate her daughter
-become the first American woman, despite race to become a millionaire through her own effort
What objectives is associated with Initiative
6 & 9
What color and number are associated with Spirituality?
Gold and 7
Who is the national phenomenal woman
Kamala Harris
what is the third letter and definition
Spirituality: focusing on the spirit or the soul, and celebrating God, God’s, or any other divine power
who is the woman of Tenacity and two facts
Mary Jean McLeod
-Born July 19, 1875 in Maysville, South Carolina to free slaves
-Move to Florida to teach matters of the head and heart
-She became one of America’s foremost, black educators
What objectives is associated with Spirituality and state it.
1
State first 5 objectives
1. Promote spiritual growth.
2. Promote personal growth and develop knowledge of thyself.
3. Promote a positive image of African American Women and anything that positively enhances the survival and well-being of African American Women.
4. Seck guidance from elder African American Women.
5. Foster an environment amongst ourselves that is conducive to learning about the history, and the role African American Women have played and continue to play in developing this and other nations.
State the SISTUHS Creed and name the author.
SISTUHS, Incorporated is an organization for women that was established to foster the personal growth and development of African American women. We aim to encourage Strength, Initiative, Spirituality, Tenacity, Unity, Health, and Substance through community service, education, political activism, and the association of people. We aim to promote an environment amongst ourselves that is conducive to learning our history and the role that we have played in it. Thereby, providing a higher standard of dignity and pride amongst our Nubian Queens, Kings, and our entire community-Elizabeth Moore
what is the second letter and definition
Initiative-taking the first step, or more ability and originating, new ideas, and methods
who is the woman of Spirituality and 2 facts
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What objectives is associated with Tenacity and state it.
Objectives 4 And 7
4. Seck guidance from elder African American Women.
7. Provide moral and educational guidance to other young African American Women in the community.
What color and number are associated with Tenacity? a fact about each also
Indigo- The process of extracting indigo it’s complicated and require lots of labor
Number three- Triangle/pyramid, first geometrical figure to fit into a circle
Trinity: members officers, and NBOD
Something that is solid, real and substantial
List the first five SISTUHS chapters.
-Florida State University: Fall 1992
- University of Florida: Spring 1998/2003
- Florida A&M University: Spring 1999
- University of South Florida: Fall 1999
- North Florida Professional: 2001/2003
What is the fifth letter and defnition
Unity: they are quality of being in accord harmony, indivisible, undividable
List the first 10 Chapters
-Florida State University: Fall 1992
- University of Florida: Spring 1998/2003
- Florida A&M University: Spring 1999
- University of South Florida: Fall 1999
- North Florida Professional: 2001/2003
Tampa, Florida Professional: 2003
- St. Leo University: Fall 2006
- Florida Atlantic University: Spring 2012
- Nova Southeastern University: Spring 2012
- Miami-Dade Professional Chapter: Spring 2012
State all Ten objectives
1. Promote spiritual growth.
2. Promote personal growth and develop knowledge of thyself.
3. Promote a positive image of African American Women and anything that positively enhances the survival and well-being of African American Women.
4. Seck guidance from elder African American Women.
5. Foster an environment amongst ourselves that is conducive to learning about the history, and the role African American Women have played and continue to play in developing this and other nations.
6. Develop local leadership to respond to community needs, particularly those of African-
American Women.
7. Provide moral and educational guidance to other young African American Women in the community.
8. Provide unity among People of Color.
9. Provide opportunities to educate ourselves as well as the community on political issues that affect the well-being of African American Women.
10. Provide encouragement and support to African American Men.
12 National Board of Directors
1. National Directress:
2. Assistant Directress of Administration
3. Director of Membership
4. Director of Programs
5. Assistant Directress of Policy
6. Director of Correspondence
7. Director of Finance and Budget
8. Director of Public Relations
9. Director of Legislation
10. Director of Expansion