Three young leaders, Shaquayah McKenzie, Jadayah S. Muhammad and Rashad D. Staton, are continuing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by advocating for social justice, equity and opportunities for marginalized communities, and are working to address systemic issues such as poverty, systemic racism and inequality.
Tag: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Posted inVeterans
Service members speak on life in the military and the Divine Nine
Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) have played a significant role in shaping the lives and careers of Black service members, with many finding that time in their respective organizations only heightens their ability to lead in the military.
Posted in2024 Elections
Divine Nine groups in Maryland host virtual campaign rally supporting VP Harris, Angela Alsobrooks
The Maryland Democratic Party and members of the Divine Nine Black sororities and fraternities are mobilizing voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the upcoming Nov. 5 election.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Entertainers, entrepreneurs and culinary artists highlight 15th annual D.C. State Fair
The 15th Annual D.C. State Fair featured musical performances, contests, food vendors, and a strong emphasis on D.C. statehood, with the goal of showcasing the unique people and things of the District of Columbia.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Entertainers, entrepreneurs and culinary artists highlight 15th annual D.C. State Fair
The D.C. State Fair featured musical performances, contests, food vendors, and local businesses, while advocating for D.C. statehood and voter registration, with over 75 artists, makers, and sponsors in attendance.
Posted inAfro
Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley receives honor at annual AFRO Juneteenth Breakfast
Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley was honored by the AFRO News for her indelible impact on the community, her career as a counselor-educator, organizational leader, college professor and activist, and her induction into the Baltimore Gas and Electric and Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame.
Posted inObituaries - Baltimore
Lydia W. Mussenden, 104; mother, leader, soror
Lydia W. Mussenden, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the Links Inc. and the Pierians, passed away in Baltimore at the age of 97, leaving behind her daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, education advocate and former Delta Sorority president, dies at 93
By Catherine Pugh, Special to the AFRO Bertha Maxwell-Roddey, 20th national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and pioneering educator, died at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina, on March 20, at the age of 93. “Dr. Roddey was an outstanding educator who dedicated her life to service and developing strategic partnerships,” said Baltimore Alumnae […]
Posted inCOMMUNITY, National News, POLITICS, U.S. Government
Marcia Fudge announces retirement as secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Marcia Fudge, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary, announced her departure from the White House cabinet on March 11 after four years of advocating for fair housing standards and progressive legislation.
Posted inCOMMUNITY
Woodlawn Cemetery Conference brings light to preservation efforts
By Sabreen DawudSpecial to the AFRO The Woodlawn Cemetery Perpetual Care Association Board of Directors partnered with the Woodlawn Collaborative Project to host the virtual Woodlawn Cemetery Conference on Feb. 18. A burial land established on May 13, 1895 in Washington, D.C., Woodlawn Cemetery is 22.5 acres of African-American history. The land consists of 36,000 […]
Posted inMLK Memorial Special Coverage
Youth compete in oratorical contest held by Prince Williams County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in honor of MLK Day
By AFRO Staff In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Prince Williams County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (PWCAC-DST) held their 39th annual oratorical competition at Charles J. Colgan High School in Manassas, Va. Students from sixth to 12th grade competed for a cash prize, a Drum Major medal, certificate […]
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AFRO spotlight on Black excellence: Maryland Maj. Gen. Janeen Birckhead and her legacy of service
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com Along the beaten path that lays on the stretch of land between two exits off Route 113 lives one family’s long-lasting legacy of service. The road measures at two miles and carries the namesake of Fannie Birckhead. A local leader who cultivated the side plot of greenery that […]