Last 13 chapters?
Central Florida professional Spring 2015*
Metro-Atlanta Professional Spring 2015*
Greater Augusta Professional, Summer*
Florida Gulf Coast University, Spring 2017
Howard University, Spring 2017
Florida International University, Spring 2018
Valdosta State University, Spring 2019
Kennesaw State University, Fall 2020
Jacksonville Professional, Fall 2020*
Florida Memorial University, Fall 2024
Miami Professional Chapter Spring 2025*
Howard University, Fall 2026
Tuskegee University, Fall 2026
Tenacity def
Holding firmly, persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired.
Unity
The state or quality of being in accord, harmony; undividable, indivisible
Health Def
Definition: Physical, spiritual well-being, not just the freedom from disease, but the state of harmony within one’s self and between one’s environment.
Substance def
Definition: The real or essential part of anything essence, a solid or substantial quality, wealth. The combination of all the acronym is the definition of substance in SISTUHS
Name all the chapters in SISTUHS INC?
Collegiate & Professional Chapters
Florida State University, Fall 1992
University of Florida, Spring 1998
Florida A&M University, Spring 1999
University of South Florida, Fall 1999
Tampa, Florida Professional, Fall 2003*
St. Leo University, Fall 2006*
Florida Atlantic University, Spring 2012
Nova Southeastern University, Spring 2012*
Miami Dade Professional, Spring 2012*
North Florida Professional, Fall 2013*
University of Central Florida, Spring 2014
Bethune Cookman University, Fall 2014
Broward County Professional, Fall 2014*
Central Florida professional Spring 2015*
Metro-Atlanta Professional Spring 2015*
Greater Augusta Professional, Summer*
Florida Gulf Coast University, Spring 2017
Howard University, Spring 2017
Florida International University, Spring 2018
Valdosta State University, Spring 2019
Kennesaw State University, Fall 2020
Jacksonville Professional, Fall 2020*
Florida Memorial University, Fall 2024
Miami Professional Chapter Spring 2025*
Howard University, Fall 2026
Tuskegee University, Fall 2026
Color for tenacity and def
The indigo plant is a leguminous plant used as inter-crop. The process of extracting indigo dye is complicated and involves a lot of labor.
Color for Unity
Black
Associated with power, elegance, formality, sophistication, wealth, and mystery. Black absorbs all colors and is warm, although neutralized. SISTUHS Specific: One of the primary colors in SISTUHS, Inc denotes strength and authority; it is considered a very formal, elegant, and prestigious color (i.e. black tie)
Color and def
Color Red: Represents sacrifice, struggle, defense, and political determination. Color of fire and the blood. Associated with energy, war, danger, strength and power. Represents passion, desire, and love.
Woman of Subsance
Betty Jean Sanders (Betty Shabazz)
What are the symbols of SISTUHS INC
2 parts : Ankh & The pyramid
Ankh: A symbolic representation of both physical and eternal life
Alpha and Omega (Beginning and end)
Unity of man and women
Fertility
Mental, spiritual, and physical growth.
The Pyramid
A representation of Strength, Perseverance, and Knowledge.
One of the seven Wonders of the World
It is the oldest yet it is only surviving of the seven Ancient Wonders
It is the Greatest Pyramid of Giza
Number 3
The three divisions of time: past, present, and further. The three persons in grammar: me, myself, and I. The three components of a relationship: me and you which forms us. The sum of all human ability is threefold: thought, word, and deed.
SISTUHS Specifically:
Triangle/Pyramid: The first figure to be fitted in a circle, the conscience of the duality, a symbol of time and strength
Trinity: Three carries out the unit of the trinity with one
Number for Two?
Number Two
Two is unity - or one, plus another. It represents duality in its most basic form. Two is the first number by which we can divide another.Two divisions: the sun and the moon. SISTUHS Specifically:
Two Founders: SISTUH Akiba Jackson and SISTUH Germaine Smith-Baugh
Two Primary Symbols: Ankh and the Pyramid
Number for 5
Associated to biological phenomena. Five fingers and five toes. Appears in abundance in organic life and in the vegetable world. Symbolic of the five appendage of the human body and five human senses.
Number 10: The start of a new order of numbers and the culmination of them numbers that come before it.
SISTUHS Specific:
Ten appointed officers: Represents law, government, and restoration
Ten denotes ordinal completeness
Regional Directors?
Regional directors
Renesia Bryant – Georgia Regional Director
Lanekia Bennett – Expansion Regional Director
Ruby Taylor – North Florida Regional Director
Mikelle Gayle – Central Florida Regional Director
Rikivia Kennerly – South Florida Regional Director
Objective seven
Objective Seven
Provide moral and educational guidance to other young African American Women in the community
Women of Unity
Women of Unity
Isabella Baumfree (Sojourner Truth)
Women of Health?
Hadiyah-Nicole Green, PhD
Color of Substance?
Stands for creativeness. Represents energy, power, and strength. Orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. Associated with joy and sunshine.
National Directors?
National Directors
Ashanta Williamson: 1st vice president
Melkeya Horne: 2nd vice president
Liegha Mays: director of legislative
Azia Alston: director of compliance
Halia Braynon: director of membership
Destiny Cruz: director of expansion
Dr. semline Singleton: director of correspondence
Tyra Ruiz: director of public relations
Heather rollinson: director of brand and property merchandise
Jaiehir Jackson Hawkins: director of national events
Christina Johnson: Director of Programs
Objective 4
Seek guidance from elder African American Women
Objective 8 & 10
Objective Eight
Provide unity among People of Collor
Objective Ten: Provide encouragement and support for African American Men
Objective 3
Objective 3: Promote a positive image of African American Women and anything that positively enhances the survival and well-being of African American Women.
5 pillars?
Economic Prosperity
Equality and Human Rights
Health Equity
Environmental Well-Being
Strengthen our SISTUH-hood