A s a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, which is a legacy of my family, I too can respect the differences of each of the Divine Nine Sororities. I would like to point out that the reason why the 22 founders removed themselves from Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was that they wanted to be a part of the Suffrage Movement and wanted to be in the forefront of this movement, even though we were made to march behind the white groups. It was NOT a diss to the AKA's . "Service to Mankind" was and currently is very vital in our communities. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated wanted to work and be a part of history and it was time to be friends AND to take our place in history. Women's Rights was the common goal. Our founders were very matter of fact and did not want to only be a social sorority we wanted to serve!

@daradiant1

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this great information. I am interested in joining a sorority, but I refused to say which one. I am still researching all four sororities, but me and God are going to discuss this matter together. Shhhhhhhhh is the most important key. 💚❤💛💙

@allenholliday7501

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you were serving white supremacy in every way possible from a black perspective and this sorority continues to sell out the black community up to this day and always well that was the purpose of the talented 10 male or female and you all know it

@chavisberrien4844

4 жыл бұрын

What is it true what they say on one bright and sunny day y'all president walked out of AKA

@farrelplan6798

4 жыл бұрын

@@chavisberrien4844 It was a cool & bright and sunny afternoon in October. Also they ONLY voted to re-organize and had no intentions to leave just reorganize. They were told they had the option to cease or be removed. Our constitution /vows didn't leaving but rather removal. There clearly was NO BAD BLOOD as they actually invited all AKAs even Nellie Quander to join DST. Most did not take up this offer.

@MsRNdiva

4 жыл бұрын

@@farrelplan6798 Howard University Sorority Seeks Assurances of Nondiscrimination Future Washington, D.C., educator Nellie Quander graduated in June 1912 from Howard University, where she had joined Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA), the nation’s oldest black sorority. In January 1913, she took the lead in incorporating AKA, possibly hoping to avert the withdrawal of twenty-two student members, with a greater interest in political activism, who subsequently founded Delta Sigma Theta. The Deltas marched in the 1913 parade, but it is not clear how many AKA members participated. History is written and changed many times over. It is what it is. All of the Divine Nine Sororities have a place in history.

As a non-Greek educated black woman working on my Masters, I am very inspired and touched by this documentary. Most importantly, grateful.

Great film. I'm a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and I was truly impressed on how well the film was done. We are all service to all and this just shows the importance of our HBCU's and our organizations. Great job!

@kiapadgett6088

5 жыл бұрын

Persephani Monét: Is your dislike and disrespect directed at all BGLOs or just Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc? You could have posted your opinion as a comment on the thread yet you replied to this post, in particular.

@CathyASmith-bn8cs

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a PROUD member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. I like the HisStory video of the Sorority Project. However, let's not forget Alpha Kappa Alpha was Always about "Service to All Mankind!" The ideas of creating your own Sorority came from the First Black Greek Letter Organization for college women and that was AKA! It's all good because we needed different organizations that was about service and a perfect fit for each individual. Each Sorority was organized in their own Unique way and that's okay to be different. What really matters is we pledge our love and hearts to God first and then our beloved organization until the day we go to heaven.🙏 Finally, no matter what organization you belong to... always be proud of it and stay committed to SERVE!!!💕💚 ONE LOVE TO ALL MY LOVELY LADIES OF AKA, DST, ZOB, & SGRho!💞💚 ❤💙 💙💛

@patwilliams2563

Жыл бұрын

@@CathyASmith-bn8cs Actually the idea of AKA came from a white professor at Howard as she was a member of a white sorority......and of course white folks got everything from Africa so we have the motherland to thanks for the concept....it did not start with AKA although it's for the first founded at Howard U....which was also founded & ran by yt folks and name after a yt general.....so let's be clear here....

@therealdeal26

Жыл бұрын

You're a straight up idiot ass fool to be apart of all this Bs that has nothing to do with you and your ancestry other than being brainwashed under the skull and bones. Lol. Dumbasssssss

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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After watching this I want to be a Delta even more!!! This makes me sooooo proud!!!! I love this!!!

As a non-Greek, this documentary was AMAZING! More people should watch this.

@misshottytoddy14

7 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodnesss! 3 years ago! Funny how I just celebrated my 3rd DELTAversary 2 weeks ago!

@baylittle4400

6 жыл бұрын

Brandi Rhoden Congratulations! ❤️

@REPUBLICANSAREBEYONDSTUPID

3 жыл бұрын

Brandi Rhoden congratulations.

@terrencebrown657

3 жыл бұрын

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@ronneaspeights6870

3 жыл бұрын

This taught you about so sororities and fraternities?

All I can say is OMG, THIS WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!! I believe every young girl who is interested should watch this to know beyond what they see on college campuses.

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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My great grandmother, Adelaide Parris Brown was at this parade. Though she was not a member of Delta Sigma Theta, she was a member of the Alpha Suffrage Club, which was founded by Ida B. Wells in Chicago. So I am a part of this legacy. While I am not a member of Delta Sigma Theta, my mother's sister (Aunt Meg) was a faithful member for over 60 years. I respect the organization and its history, but most importantly, I respect the organizations role in the overall African American women's club movement, which many organizations belong to.

@tashafladger6815

Ай бұрын

I concur.

I have always loved the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and everything it stands for. This documentary has expanded my knowledge of the organization and deepened my respect and love for the organization as well.

@jaisonlives

9 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@jessehowell1567

4 жыл бұрын

All Demonic and against the word of God.

@Zedeezia

4 жыл бұрын

You mean Minerva worship and creating single parent families.

@gymeni

2 жыл бұрын

Men are always so easily threatened, but this documentary even told us that.

@MSALL-co8bf

Жыл бұрын

Then you don't know a Holy God. You are bowing down and submitting your life to a actual Greek god....Sis that is pathetic.

As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, this was a beautiful documentary.

I really hope that this series continues with equal creativity, research, and information for all of the NPHC orgs. I love how this story is told. I think it will give a new understanding of the importance of these organizations

I am not Greek, but I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. I would recommend anyone greek or not to watch. Much respect to the founders and ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

I am a Sigma Man and this documentary about the history of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was extremely interesting and enlightening!

Enjoy watching this even as a Fraternity man. I do wish this was a series or gotten picked up as a longer documentary. Kudos to the producer, writer, and everyone who was involved on making a such a successful film.!

Hate it or love it. We, black sororities and fraternities, were and are a positive part of the American narrative. We, herstorically and historically, helped all blacks get to the progress in which we stand today. As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, I am ever more proud of the fact that we were founded as an organization that sought to make a positive difference in a world that was (and in many ways, still is) against us. This documentary is awesome, insightful, and emotional for me. Thanks for the respect in depicting part of our story.

@jessehowell1567

4 жыл бұрын

It's Very demonic!! Don't lose your soul its not worth it.

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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@KamilahHarris

Жыл бұрын

@@jessehowell1567 No, it's not. And there is no such thing as "losing a soul." LMFAO!!

@KamilahHarris

Жыл бұрын

@@garyprater8139 I don't need to do that. You can say what you need to say under my comment since you took the time to post under it.

Absolutely amazing documentary that should be shown in classrooms. So informative. The narratives voice is perfect. Thank you.

Fabulous! I fondly recall learning this history when I was on line from my big sisters. I thoroughly enjoyed reliving it 30 years later through this documentary. I am so proud to be a member of this wonderful sisterhood...and I honor my sisters who are in the other wonderful sororities represented in the Pan Hellenic Council.

@jacquelinejackson5284

7 жыл бұрын

Adrienne Whitaker, This is why I posted it. I pledged in 1984 and I remember being told the story by my big sisters too. It brought tears to my eyes to see the reenactment. So many missed the loss that our founders experienced in moving on and others missed the call they were answering. Even the information around our relationship with Omega Psi Phi was enlightening. I have nothing but mad love for the bruhs. I love my founders and I lover all my sisters, Delta Sigma Theta First, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta and Sigma Gamma Rho. Hats off to each organization for your place in African American history.

Thank you to everyone involved in this project. I am sharing this!

Great film... We are truly blessed to be women who aspire for a better world for our people. I too am NPHC (Zeta Phi Beta), and we all incorporate some of the same principles and goals. Every org has their own story and as it is said, we may not all travel the same road, but the end goal is the same, Scholarship, Service and a Sisterhood that unites and uplifts...

I have been looking for this movie, and it has been sold out for years! Thanks for uploading it :)

As a HU Alum,I must say that this doc was tasteful and very well put together.

Thank you for posting. I love this, I want to see more programming like these on regular and cable networks and not only on KZread.

Eye opening! Thank you for creating this gem!

I have been doing research on DST because of the women on my campus who are deltas. This video was so inspiring I felt so connected and passionate with the organization's views. Thank you very much

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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Thank you for sharing! I have been looking for this film. It was very informative and eye opening.

This has been very helpful to me. Thank you.

I love this video. So glad that I am a part of this wonderful Sorority!

thankyou so much for uploading this movie

This was an EXCELLENT documentary! As a Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, I became elated, emotional and enlightened in the particular details outlined through out this film. The main message that solidified my commitment our Sorority is the evolution of change for service to the community and the world. Although the “flower” had a different meaning than mentioned, this was beautifully symbolically shown. Thank you for this presentation, Bravo and well done!!

this is absolutely amazing! i love learning about different orgs and their history best one yet

This was such an Amazing story, thank you for sharing ❤❤❤

Loved Ms. Tunie's narration of our story! 😍❤

My gf if a Delta and I came across this so I had to watch it. She’s a phenomenal woman so I can see why she’d want to be a part of these phenomenal women.

A Plus, this is very good and much needed...

I absolutely enjoyed watching this documentary! I'm blessed to be apart of such an illustrious organization! Oo-oop my Sorors!!

@flutelover1913

7 жыл бұрын

Saadiha Alford Amen to that soror!! OO~OOP!

I am so glad this project has been completed and released! It sheds great light on the subject of African American Sororities.

Dope documentary🌟...wish it was longer!!!

Finally! I've been searching for this forever!

Proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and every time I watch this video it brings me so much joy and reminds me about how much I wish that I was fortunate enough to meet my founders while they were still alive. Very well constructed documentary.

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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Excellent!! Brought tears to my eyes!

In my opinion, Honorable Elders - you would cry and shake your head of the classlessness going on in today's time. I LOVE THESE ERAS - SO PROUD, FULL OF LIFE, AND DIGNIFIED! Thanks for the upload

I researched Delta Sigma Theta Sorority when I wanted to join and the information I found then was enough to know my plan was the right one, but this video really proves my point. I was inactive for a while but Im so glad to join the beautiful, hardworking ladies of my Alumnae Chapter continue what was set in 1913.....A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 27 years and counting.....

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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This was amazing and it really explained in the most visual way, the history of DST.

I loved it! Very insightful. Thank you for sharing. :-)

Great Documentary!

ΔΣΘ🔺🐘 I’m so happy to I joined DST land. Such a beautiful and understanding history. Big love and respect to *ALL* D9 fraternity and sorority members❤️

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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WOW, I knew there was a reason I love DST. Those 22 really started something great. Those ladies were more worried about me then them.

Wow! This video really enlightened me on the reasons why there are sororities n fraternity's n specifically what Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. stands for. Its not about stepping, n having greek letters and wearing the colors, its about making a change in our country, its about sisterhood n standing together for the cause.

@adangbe

7 жыл бұрын

Most social groups start out like that.

@GoldandAppel

5 жыл бұрын

Well put.

@Zedeezia

4 жыл бұрын

The reason there is sororitys and fraternitys actually has to do that word enlightened or rather 'illuminat'ed... Hint ... hint..

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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This was a great video!!!! I wish u did this with the rest of black Greek sororities and frats!!!

This was very informative and inspirational I really enjoyed it.

I am eternally grateful to my organization's 22 Founders. Vision + Action = Change

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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Great Documentary...a must view!!!

I seen a public viewing of this documentary some years ago. It is still very enlightening.

@niquelasheajournee483

9 жыл бұрын

True that

enjoyed the documentary very informative.

Thank you for the video and detailed history. I am more humbled to be a part of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated!

Powerful! As a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, this just sent chills through me! Deltas are here to work not socialize! OO-OOP sorors!

Great documentary!

Seek and Ye shall find. Thank you so much for sharing this!

As a delta this video is important and informative... we must truly understand the founders vision and instill those principals in our young daughters so that she too can keep the founders vision alive for the future generation...if you don't stand for something you will fall for anything 🐘🔺

@garyprater8139

Жыл бұрын

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Very good. Our story ( stories) need to be documented.

Those women were so together and different back then so classy and respectful, I'm not talking about the just the sorority, the values, but black women in general it was inspiring to watch the love and respect they had for each other aNd their dedication to uplifting their race, we need that back ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!!!

@Ericamidwife

6 жыл бұрын

Zee Nelson Yesss to all this ❤

this was amazing!

I wonder why this film never got distribution? You all should try again. I think Netflix or OWN will be perfect platforms to showcase the doc. Whatever happened to the painting? Do you guys plan on doing the others orgs? I read somewhere it was a part of your long term plan. Lastly, what happened to the lawsuit with Delta, did they drop it? I wonder if things would have been different if you were in a fraternity. Oh well. Thanks in advance for your reply.

VERY INFORMATIVE. THANKS FOR SHARING.

I so love this video and am so proud of my Lil Sis Candice Olgelsby and her role as Edna Brown Coleman in this project. Get it AL!! Alpha Lambda Chapter, Fall 99, representing.

I am a 30 year member of Alpha Phi Alpha and enjoyed this history. But still, I am an AKA's son and I ponder how the decision to split the organization must have caused great distress for Nellie Quander and the women of AKA.

@jpreddy3665

4 жыл бұрын

Greggory1987 Right. Can you imagine?! They didn’t want to SPLIT they wanted to dissolve and change the name, colors, bylaws of the already existing Sorority! A sorority they each pledged their lives to.

@Sexyaka19

3 жыл бұрын

Time to call a spade a ♠️ - Those women were so "love stricken" by the Ques who were founded on the campus, they replicated most of the changes to be like them and our AKA Founders/Incorporators were not having it. The End

@valenciashelton6229

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sexyaka19 Our Founders of Delta Sigma Theta wanted to have. A VOICE in the Women’s Suffrage Movement! The Deltas wanted more than Tea Parties and to determine their lives not based on whom they were married to! Where were the AKAs in the Women’s Suffragette March? At home clutching their pearls!

@VoteHeaux

3 жыл бұрын

@@Sexyaka19 ma'am. Not you saying Deltas wanted to copy a frat when AKA is literally one letter off from APhiA. LMAO Deltas wanted to WORK--to CHANGE the TOTAL ANGLE of the PURPOSE of Sorority life for Black women. It's right there in the name. And be clear: IT WAS THE ENTIRE ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF AKA AT THE TIME THAT VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO DO SO. Already graduated AKAs wanted the organization THEY were part of to remain. Prior to 1912 they were a social group that focused on networking at tea parties. The shift in social unrest was a call to action. You can attempt to call things spades, but HISTORICAL *FACT* AND DOCUMENTED *EVIDENCE* HAS SLAPPED THE BIG JOKER ON THE TABLE, BOO. And we're not even gonna get into the "love stricken" Lucy Slowe and George W. Cook; Cook was the University secretary that pushed AKA's incorporation papers through 20 minutes ahead of DST's, so that DST would not have the distinction of being first--even though they completed & turned in the requirements first. If you wanna attempt to bring facts to light, bring them ALL, honey. It pays to accurately know your history, and have corroborating EVIDENCE. I don't know how much y'all cover in your abbreviated intake process, but this is why ours is so long. I recommend you invest in historical literature with researched footnotes over salacious gossip if you want to speak on the inception of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Currently, you don't have the range, so kindly keep your nonsense to YOURSELF. Have a great day sister greek, respectfully. #KnowYourRoots

@Sexyaka19

3 жыл бұрын

@@VoteHeaux Being one letter off is different from trying to be the female version of a male Fraternity Boo. This documentary and your history books speak of the truth I stated.

The documentary is informative, inspirational, and inspiring. Salute to the founders of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc.

this is a great video!! so historic and rich with information and in depth details!!!! This type of video should be shown to area high school ladies!!! JOB WELL DONE!!

Truly this film was an inspiration. So proud to be part of an organization that had purpose. Every young girl should watch this. We all stand on the shoulders of these women. I'm so proud👏👏👏

Powerful. Informative. Compelling

This was absolutely wonderful! How can you not LOVE what women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc stand for.

Excellent and informative! A must see documentary for all!

I enjoyed it. Even though I completed undergrad and post-grad overseas, I still have friends and relatives that think I should join. I am still contemplating. This organization is the reason I wanted to be involved. Not only being different standing out from the crowd but making a difference.

There should be more videos about our history in this manner with our people at their finest.

wow this is so informative I absolutely love the fact that it is founded on service and not socialism ."this is not about our loyalty to friendship but our loyalty to an idea, an idea greater then us all. SERVICE.

@astoldbylee1029

10 жыл бұрын

btw im non-Greek but I still love this

I enjoyed this!!

This is pretty good, but I got to stop it so I can finish my classwork for Week 5 at South College. I will be watching this after I finish my work!

Thanks !!!!!!

BRILLIANTLY DONE!!!!!

As a woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha.. this was great!

I know I’m 10 years late and I’m 16.. I’ve been researching about sororities and colleges I wanted to go to. I just got done watching “ The twenty pearls” movie on KZread and it was really inspiring and emotional.. My nana was supposed to go to Howard university but she got pregnant with my uncle and she’s helped me out with everything I need to know. My coach is also an aka so I’m learning a lot from her as well.. if anyone wants to educate me on anything I’ll gladly take it !. And also there’s is no “beef” whatsoever with ANY sorority!! It’s a sisterhood and they all have different impacts on different things

@alicefuller3071

5 ай бұрын

I pledged Delta Sigma Theta long ago. My best advice is do your research beyond what you see on college campuses. Yes, I'm biased. But go to all the websites and official public online domains and see what the sororities do AFTER college. Undergrad is to train you for alumni membership. Don't pledge either just because your friends or family are leaning toward one organization or the other. Yes, we all do much of the same things, but only one may fit your personality and life goals. And please don't post which sorority you're interested in publicly. Keep it to yourself so folks stay out of your business.

@maddyjanea

5 ай бұрын

@@alicefuller3071 thank you so much for telling me, I’m just still trying to figure out what I want to do when I get to college..

This was a great documentary 🥰 all these woman where ahead of there time.each organization has such a great story

Wow! This film is AMAZING! I wish I’d seen it in the late 90s when I became a member of this awesome sisterhood! My chest is extra poked out! Happy Founder’s Day to my dope sorors!

As a member of Delta Sigma Theta I am so proud of my sisters before me. I thank them for paving the way for all of Deltas now and forever.

@garyprater8139

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This is not about Black Sororities, this is the Delta Sigma Theta Story.

@jaisonlives

9 жыл бұрын

Say it again!

@leahcoicou5085

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I really didn't want to have to watch the whole thing to see if they talk about other sororities.

@Sexyaka19

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!

@MomDukes951

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loved this ❤️

Very nice Delta history video

very nice film. I learned so much. I like what the narrator said about the Deltas "they wanted to serve more than socialize". That's what the AKAs always appeared to be to me. A social club for pretty melanated feminine(only) women, nothing more. My only confusion is why black fraternities and sororities use greek letters rather than hieroglyphs. The part about the black deans stood out to me. Its like corporations using a black face(s) to sell products while the owner/board of directors are all white.... But I really like the history of DST and what they represent.

@alicefuller3071

5 ай бұрын

Black fraternities and sororities use Greek letters because they are college organizations. Much of the collegiate experience and related organizations are built around Greek or Latin words. Why cause Europe convinced the world Greece was the center of civilization but the Greeks went to the world's first universities in Africa. But that's a whole other topic. Notice your honor societies have Greek letters, your Cumma, Summa, whatever is from Latin aka Greek languaging. The Divine 9 ain't trying to be white. It's just following collegiate tradition. PERIOD!

@horsepower33

5 ай бұрын

@alicefuller3071 Trust Queen I'm quite aware that Africa is the cradle of civilization and the role ancient blacks played and continue to play in society. Thank you for the clarity. Ase.

After watching the history of the NAACP which resulted in the Boule, which then brought in the 9 Black fraternities and sororities, I no longer think these institutions are what we need. It’s still a form of exclusion…. This is not what the Black community needs…

RQQ. From this film, I have a much more profound appreciation and understanding of DST in particular, and the Civil Rights Movement in general.Thanks DST.

As a non greek, I love this video. You cannot change the past, it's History. Whatever happened, happened for a good reason. :)

Led here because my mama got me a piece of artwork with the world delta on it and it depicts a beautiful black woman holding her hands up forming a triangle with lighting bolts coming from her heart. She’s sitting on a beautiful elephant with stars in the sky and lighting behind her. She feels so strong and beautiful and she feels like a goddess . I wanted to find the meaning behind it and I think it’s connected for sure

I would love to see all the black sororities. But this documentary is great :)! And I got excepted to Howard. It's great to see my futures school's history.

Choose this day who you will serve. Luke 12:2-3 "Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops."

OMG! This was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful!

Thanks

that was beautiful! it fueled my love for DST!

definitely a great piece of history every HBCU student and sorority interest should see.....on another note, can someone tell me the name of the movie in this documentary?

I never pledged, but wanted to pledge Delta Sigma Theta. Got too busy with studies, and timing of going to college one year at a campus extension with no Greeks ruled out pledging for me. Then career time meant no time. Nevertheless, I shall always have a special place in my heart for the Women of Delta Sigma Theta as long as I live. Totally women of substance!

@LuckiiCharmz85

5 жыл бұрын

Corrie Wynns just wanted to say you can always look into joining a graduate chapter. As long as you have your BA. Go to the national website and look up your local grad chapter. Attend events and make your presence known & apply when the time comes. I think it's invite only. Try, try & try again if it doesn't happen the first time. It's never too late to join. I've seen women in their 60s cross. It's a lifetime commitment and journey.

@jaykaywest112

4 жыл бұрын

You still have time. Check your local Alumnae Chapter.

@locdnloaded1180

4 жыл бұрын

Corrie Wynns I think you should still consider it.!

@garyprater8139

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@francespatterson5134

4 ай бұрын

​This just motivated me even more!!​@@LuckiiCharmz85

RQQ to the women of service LongLiveDST