Acronyms (all that you know)
What is the first acronym in SISTUHS?
Strength
Definition: Enduring a series of trials and tests, in which you learn from and because of your knowledge, your life becomes a living testimony.
Color: Green (3 facts)
Number: 12 (3 facts; include SISTUHS SPECIFIC)
Objectives: 2 & 5 (Objective 2: Promote personal growth and develop knowledge of thyself.
Objective 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.)
Woman: Araminta Ross (Harriet Tubman) 3 facts
When and where was SISTUHS Inc. Founded?
December 3rd, 1992 at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee, Florida
Name your membership coordinators and their respective position
Internal Co-chair: Kaiyu Chin
External Co-chair: R’riana Moore
Membership Chair: Enas Omer
Define HOTEP
Meaning peace, it is a form of a request for silence. HOTEP is only to be said by the President, Parliamentarian or Presiding officers. It should be stated by ONE, and in Response, repeated by ALL. It shall be respected as silence.
Who is Willie Lynch?
Writer of “Let’s Make a Slave”
Taught how to break down a human and make them into a slave
Known as the father of slavery
Term “lynching” was derived from his last name
What is the second acronym in SISTUHS?
Initiative
Definition: The action of taking the first step or more ability in originating new ideas or methods.
Color: Purple (3 facts)
Number: 1 (3 facts; Include SISTUHS Specific)
Objectives: 6 & 9 (Objective 6: Develop local leadership to respond to community needs, particularly those of African American Women.
Objective 9: Provide opportunities to educate ourselves as well as the community on political issues that affect the well-being of African-American Women.)
Woman: Sarah Breedlove McWilliams Walker (Madame C.J. Walker)
Who are the founders of SISTUHS Inc and what are the founding principles?
SISTUH Akiba Jackson and SISTUH Germaine Smith-Baugh
Founded principles: Service, Scholarship, and SISTUH-Hood
Name all the elders and their respective color group
Ashley Richards - STRENGTH (Green)
Arielle Florial - INITIATIVE (Purple)
Kaiya Watkins-Brent SPIRITUALITY (Gold)
Juthly Carrenard - TENACITY (Indigio)
Eri'Yana Smith - UNITY (Black)
Adryana Todd - HEALTH (Red)
Uju Ibe - SUBSTANCE (Orange)
Define Circle of Affirmation
The Circle of Affirmation represents unity, equality, completion, and all on ONE level. It should never be broken by disjoined hands or disclosing to non-members. It shall always be respected by keeping information shared private.
What are the SISTUHS National Events?
SISTUHS NATIONAL EVENTS:
National Conference: The National Conference is held bi-annually or every odd numbered year in June at the discretion of the National Board of Directors and is open to all active Members. The Chapter is required to actively attend the National Conference; ensuring that 35% of the total Chapter Membership attends the National Conference
National Leadership Retreat for Chapter Officers: The National Leadership Retreat for Chapter Officers is held every year during May or in conjunction with the National Conference. All new Executive Board Members, Membership Coordinators and Elders are required to attend. The National Leadership Retreat for Chapter Officers is open to all active Members.
What is the third acronym in SISTUHS?
Spirituality
Definition: Focusing on the spirit or the soul, evangelizing spiritual practice, or celebrating God, god(s), or any other divine power be it traditional or otherwise; being connected to the essence of self, others, and life.
Color: Gold (3 facts include SS)
Number: 7 (3 facts include SS)
Objectives: 1 (Objective 1: Promote spiritual growth.)
Woman: Bathsheba (Bathsua)
Found in the Bible [Proverbs 31:10-31]
The Virtuous Woman
Nine Prominent men in her life
God
Eliam (Father)
Ahithophel (Grandfather)
Machir (Brother)
Uriah (First Husband)
David (Second Husband)
Her first son
Solomon (Second son)
Nathan (Third son)
What are the founding poems (both primary and secondary) and official artwork for SISTUHS?
Poem selected by our founders:
Phenomenal Woman by Maya Angelou (Primary)
Ego Tripping by Nikki Giovanni (Secondary)
Official Artwork: “Sisters of the Sun” by Carl Owens
Name E5 and their respective position
President: Yazmin Lee
Vice President: Anjal Mckenzie
Parliamentarian: Garrionna Ashwood
Secretary: Joemie Janvier
Treasurer: Anyis Robinson
Define Rites of Passage (ROP) and the respective chain of command
a spiritual, mental and social transformation from one standpoint to the next
Chain of Command:
PMs → Elders → Membership Chairs → VICE President → Director of Membership National Board of Directors (NBOD)
When and where was Progressive Black Men Inc founded? When was it chartered at UCF?
Founding Date: November 27th 1989
Where: Florida State University (FSU)
UCF Charter Date: November 9th, 2014
What is the fourth and fifth acronym in SISTUHS?
Tenacity
Definition: Holding firmly, persistent in maintaining, adhering to, or seeking something valued or desired
Color: Indigo (3 facts)
Number: 3 (3 facts; include SS)
Objectives: 4 & 7 (Objective 4: Seek guidance from elder African-American Women.
Objective 7: Provide moral and educational guidance to other young African-American Women in the community)
Woman: Mary Jane Mcleod (Bethune-Cookman) 3 facts
Unity
Definition: The state or quality of being in accord, harmony; undividable, indivisible
Color: Black (3 facts; Include SS)
Number: 2 (3 facts; Include SS)
Objectives: 8 & 10 (Objective 8: Provide unity among People of Color. Objective 10: Provide encouragement and support to African-American Men.)
Woman: Isabella Baumfree (Sojourner Truth) 3 facts
What are the symbols and primary colors of SISTUHS Inc? Explain the significance.
Symbols:
Ankh: A symbolic representation of both Physical and Eternal life. It is known as the original cross, a powerful symbol that was created by Africans in Ancient Egypt.
Things to Note:
Alpha and Omega (beginning and end)
Union of Man & Woman
Fertility
Life + Eternity = Immortality
Mother Earth
Mental, Spiritual & Physical growth yielding Health & Happiness
Often referred to as the original cross
Pyramid: In SISTUHS, the Pyramid is a representation of Strength, Perseverance, and Knowledge.
Things to Note:
It is the only Wonder of the Seven Wonders of the World
It is the oldest, yet it is the only surviving of the Seven Ancient Wonders.
It is the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Kente Cloth: Kente cloth is a sophisticated and glamorous hand-woven fabric that was worn by Ashanti political authorities and other high-ranking figures of state during important ceremonial events.
Colors: Green, Purple, Indigo, Red, Orange
Primary Colors:
Black and Gold
Name all of the UCF Chapter Presidents
2014 Diana Mitchell
2015 Courtney Handy
2016 Christana White
2017 Jada Grisby
2018 Briana Graham
2019 Amber Smith
2020 Ariana Stanley
2021 Psalmiyah Barber
2022 Aisley Patterson-Rhodes
2023 Yazmin Lee
State the creed.
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.
Written by: Elizabeth Moore
State all of the SISTUHS Inc. Traditions
Founders
Members
HOTEP
Circle of Affirmation
SISTUHS Inc. Song
Progressive Black Men (PBM) Inc.
Ceremonies
Rites of Passage (ROP)
Symbols, Emblem, Traditional Attire and Colors
Objectives
What is the sixth and seventh acronym in SISTUHS?
Health
Definition: Physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing, not just the freedom from disease, but the state of harmony within one’s self and between one’s environment.
Color: Red (3 facts)
Number: 5 (3 facts; include SS)
Woman: Rhonda Harris (Rev. Dr. IYANLA VANZANT) 3 facts
Substance
Definition: The real or essential part of anything essence, a solid or substantial quality, wealth. The combination of all the acronyms is the definition of substance in SISTUHS.
Color: Orange (3 facts)
Number: 10 (3 facts include SS)
Objectives: 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.)
Woman: Betty Jean Sanders (Betty Shabazz) 3 facts
Who is the SISTUHS Song written by? Sing the song.
SISTUH Vanessa Harrington
Name NBOD and their respective positions
National Directress: Jessica Kelly Silverio Tomlinson
Assistant Directress of Administration: Breanna Evans-Taylor
Assistant Directress of Policy: Charmion Thrasher
Director of Correspondence: Karen (Kat) Herisse
Director of Finance and Budget: Melkeya Horne
Director of Legislation: Ashanta Williamson
Director of Membership: Tasia Stone Jordan
Director of Programs : Dr. Lataisia Jones
Define Sankofa; What is it symbolized with?
“Returning to your roots, recapturing what you've lost and moving forward" - The word is represented by a bird that is looking behind it. This represents the fact that although the bird is constantly moving forward, it continually looks behind it to its past.
What are the Four Points of Perfection? Name two programs under each.
North: Provide moral and educational guidance
Ms. Judy Candis Breast Cancer Awareness Project
“Herstory” Program
Scholarship Program
College and University Tours
Juneteenth Celebration
South: Promote spiritual growth
Annual Women’s Retreat
Gospel Music Festival
East: Develop local leadership
Home Leadership Program
Little SISTUHS Program
SISTUHS to the Polls
Voter’s Registration
West: Promote a positive image of African-American Women and anything that positively enhances the survival and well-being of African-American Women
Health Magazine
Take a Grandparent to the Doctor Day
Soul Food Festival
The Male Appreciation Day