Greene County Democrat

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  • Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrates 107 years

    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to those in need. In March of 1913, the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. performed their first public act. They participated in the Women’s Suffrage March in Washington, D.C. Since its founding more than 200,000 women have joined the organization, a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college educated women. The Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., shown in photo above, celebrated its 22 Founders in a closed ceremony on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Nancy Cole served as chairperson. — Photo by Cynthia Crawford

    Greene County Alumnae Chapter celebrates 41 years in DST

    The Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is
    celebrating 41 years in the Sorority. Active charter members are shown in photo above. L to R: Alfretta Crawford, Isaac Atkins, Chapter President, Phillis Belcher and Loydleetta Wabbington.– — Photo by Cynthia Crawford

  • Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrates 40th Anniversary

    In a three day celebration that included a Grand Ball on Friday, March 8, Community Impact Day, Saturday, March 9 and A Sisterhood Luncheon, Sunday, March 10 at Embassy Suits in Tuscaloosa, the Greene County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority observed its 40th chapter anniversary. The chapter, organized in 1978 currently has an active membership of 32. Isaac N. Atkins serves as chapter president. Nancy Cole served as 40th Anniversary Committee chairperson. Photo above shows the majority of participants at the Sisterhood Luncheon on Sunday, with chapter members and guests. The Greene County DST Chapter sponsored a Community Impact Day, as part of its 40th year celebration, for local residents in appreciation of the support the chapter receives for its projects and programs. Impact Day, held at the Eutaw Activity Center, included service booths, games, food and fellowship. The Sisterhood Luncheon gave tribute to charter members of the chapter and the former chapter presidents. — Photo by Cythina Crawford