Tag: Delta Sigma Theta
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Christmas Givers Serve Young and Old
By Dianne Anderson Isolated solo seniors will have a little something to smile about this Christmas, thanks to the cheerful givers of the Orange County chapters of the National Action Network, the Delta Sigma Theta, and NCNW. Darlene Futrel, the president of the local NAN, said she started the event three years ago to help ... -
Deltas Offer Scholarships for Smart Takers
By Dianne Anderson Out in the collegiate expanse, Caryn Lewis-Bugg is certain that someone could use $1,000 or more scholarship dollars, but that’s not what she’s seeing in their annual competition. Judging by the slow response in applications, the organization is pushing its application date back to draw in more takers. She is sure someone ... -
Deltas to Honor Community Leaders Saturday May 15
The San Bernardino-Riverside Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will continue its tradition of honoring two outstanding community leaders during its annual Culmination program on Saturday, May 15. The Chapter will present the inaugural Woodie Rucker Hughes Social Advocacy Award to Ms. Jennifer Vaughn-Blakely. Since 2010 Ms. Vaughn-Blakely has chaired The Group. ... -
Youth Space Jam Resources Help Local Black Students
By Dianne Anderson Calling all Black youth: Come jam the beats, get involved, get connected, and just talk it out. Last year, the Clarissa Manuel Foundation launched its latest program, Young Cultivated Minds of the Future, to make sure that when students graduate high school they can go after higher education and a living wage ... -
Get Ready for the Census
By Dianne Anderson Be ready to open the door when, not if, the Census comes knocking. But there is a way everyone can avoid that knock. Unlike any other time in history since the Census began, this generation has one advantage. They can fill out their census questionnaires online. The Census Bureau is telling everyone ... -
OC NCNW and Women’s Voting Rights
By Dianne Anderson About two months before the great Women’s Suffrage March of 1913, a group of strong Black women of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. refused to be told that they couldn’t participate in the major voting rights issue of the time. Uninvited, the Deltas boldly stepped up, taking their place at the ... -
Sorority Sisters Give Back to Community
By Dianne Anderson Dozens of dedicated professional sisters of the Orange County Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta are helping local kids and adults prepare for success with just about whatever skill-set they need to get ahead. There is no shortage of role models at the historically Black Greek sorority. “We have lawyers, and judges ... -
Delta Sigma Theta Hosts Peace March
By Eliz Dowdy, Staff Writer The Alumni chapter of Delta Sigma Theta held the 13th annual MLK Peace March in Victorville. The day was blustery and cold, but the high desert communities came out to participate, be encouraged, and view the unveiling of the newest civil rights plaque added to the display on a grassy ... -
Long Beach: Thanksgiving for Andy Street & Delta Sisterhood
Andy Street families are getting a head start on the festive season, and about to break out all the secret sauce for some mouth watering Thanksgiving dinner. But first, the free turkeys. On November 17, community advocate LaVerne Duncan said their turkey giveaway for local families includes everything needed to whip a multi-course meal with ...