The Lambda Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated presents: Rhapsody in Red: The Devastating Diaspora. TICKETS GO LIVE ON MARCH 5. All proceeds will support REAL Durham, an organization dedicated to improving conditions for marginalized communities.
Loretta Lynch became the first African-American woman to be confirmed to the position of US Attorney General under the appointment of Barack Obama. Soror Lynch was a charter member of the Xi Tau chapter while at Harvard. #DSTBlackHistory
Shirley Chisholm, a civil rights advocate, became the first African-American woman elected to Congress and the first woman to campaign as a major party candidate for the U.S. presidency! #DSTBlackHistory
For nearly half a century, Dorothy Irene Height, our 10th National President, lead the struggle for equality and human rights for all. Known as the “Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement,” her life exemplified a passionate commitment toward a just society. #DSTBlackHistory
Today we honor Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, our first National President, who was the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in Economics in the US + the first woman to receive a law degree from UPenn! #DSTBlackHistory#BlackHistoryMonth
On this day in 1846, Alabama launches convict leasing by leasing Wetumpka State Penitentiary and its inmates to private businessmen.
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On this day in 1956, Autherine Lucy became the 1st African-American to be admitted to and attend classes at the University of Alabama. After white students riot in protest, the school suspends Lucy citing “safety concerns.” #BlackHistoryMonth#PowerInOurVoice#DST105
On this day in 1866, Frederick Douglass led an African-American delegation to meet President Andrew Johnson at the White House to advocate for the voting rights of freed slaves. Johnson opposed. #BlackHistoryMonth#JoyInOurSisterhood#PowerInOurVoice#DST105
Join Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in celebrating Black History Month!
“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”
~Thurgood Marshall, first African American U.S. Supreme Court justice
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Happy Black History Month! This year, we’re highlighting Sorors each week who have played impactful roles in shaping history worldwide. Stay tuned for more #DSTBlackHistory!
Happy Founders Day to the Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.! Congratulations on maintaining a strong commitment to brotherhood, scholarship and service for 104 years! Phi Beta Sigma Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc @pbs_1914 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc #pbs1914#DST1913
Congrats to Leslie Turner (RBS '13), @DukeU '17, who successfully transitioned her Research Assistant Internship with our partners at @RTI_Intl into a full time job offer. Leslie will now be a Public Health Analyst with the Substance Use, Gender, and Applied Research program.
Lambda Omega would like to congratulate the women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on celebrating 95 years! Happy Founders' Day, esp. to @ONuPoodles ❤️