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Spotlight on Rho Lambda's
DivaSTatingly, Dynamic Sorors
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Delta Woman...Can you Handle It???
We wanted to have a
positive influence on the lives of Black women,
But our current organization placed restrictions and opposition to
political and social awareness.
Out of this struggle, a change emerged to do the right thing.
We are the 22 Visionary Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.!
These are my Sorors!
I was Deltas 1st
distinguished honorary member,
I was also an honorary member as well as, a pioneer for equal rights for
women,
My legacy continues in every Delta woman through the Delta Oath
I am Gabrielle Pelham, Nannie H. Burroughs, and Mary Church Terrell
And these are my Sorors!
I didn't stop
there!
I founded a University in Florida,
opened my home in Harlem to babies with AIDS,
and led Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for 10 years as National President I
am Mary McLeod- Bethune, Clara Hale, and Dorothy I. Height
These are my Sorors!
My voice can be
heard through song all over the world.
I may be singing sultry jazz , awakening gospel,
or I may be "Killing you Softly"
I am Nancy Wilson, Shirley Ceasar, and Roberta Flack
And these are my Sorors!
In 1964 I stood
before the Democratic Convention and let the world know that
"I was sick and tired of being sick and tired!"
Well, I was the 1st Black woman elected to the United States Senate,
That's impressive but, I was the 1st Black woman to seek the Democratic
nomination for President of the United States.
I am Fannie Lou Hamer, Carol Moseley-Braun, and Shirley Chishom
Did I mention that these are my Sorors!
Last time you saw
me, I may have been wearing crimson and cream.
You thought I just looked good but, now you know I was representing over
85 years of courage and purity.
I am a Delta!
So, when I put on
the symbols of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
I am proud to follow the example and accept the challenge that has been
set before me.
I haven't achieved world fame .. yet!
But I'm on my way because.
Those are my Sorors!
Now that you know what a Delta woman is ... Can you handle the
responsibility?
Lisa Crutchfield
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