Queens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

the Queens Alumnae Education Committee presents the 2021 Monthly series Combating the COVID Slide

Congratulations to the #NassauCountyPD’s newest Three Star Chief, Lorna Atmore! Chief Atmore began her police career in 1995 and her dedication, work ethic, and attention to detail have defined her as a leader and a true professional. As Chief of Support, she will now be one of the highest-ranking members of the NCPD. Our prayers are with you as you embark on this new journey in your career. #DSTQuAC... #EssentialWorkers #BlackHERstory See more

We are so proud of Honorary member, Grammy nominated singer/songwriter and actress @AndraDayMusic for her remarkable lead performance in the film, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, having lost 39 lbs to play the trouble jazz icon and civil rights activist. Day said that she also had to change her voice to sound like Holiday while performing some of the late jazz legend's greatest hits, including 1939's "Strange Fruit," which details the lynching of African Americans in th...e United States. Andra Day has already earned 2 Best Actress nominations and a nomination for her song Tigress & Tweed from the film. We’re hearing the Oscar buzz! The United States vs Billie Holiday is out today on Hulu. It’s a must see! #DSTQuAC #DSTQuACArtsAndLetters #DeltaVirtualRedCarpet #BillieHoliday #DST1913 #JoyInOurSisterhood #PowerInOurVoice

Repost from @dstinc1913 - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated sends our most sincere condolences to the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated - @ipt1963 - as they mourn the loss of their beloved Founder Frank B. Coakley.

QuAC Celebrates Black History: In 1947, "Negro Heroes" a color pictorial highlighting black history "designed to serve as inspiration and a source of pride for young" black children as well as "supplement black history texts" was published by joint venture between the National Urban League, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Previous issues have featured Sadie T.M. Alexander, 1st National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Mr. Lester Granger, Nationa...l Urban League President, and Mae Wright Downs Peck Williams, 9th Past National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. #DSTQuAC #QuACHeritageandArchives #BlackHistory #BlackHerstory @easternregdst Credit: "Shaped to its Purpose" by Mary Elizabeth Vroman. Credit: Mr. Marquis Taylor/theeliteblack Instagram page

Next Saturday- Join the Queens Alumnae Education Committee for our monthly series, Combating The Covid Slide.Each month, we will have an open dialogue where parents are invited to discuss issues that they may have when it comes to ensuring our children are among the best & the brightest despite the challenges Covid-19 has put on the way they are being educated. We’ve partnered with @thelisteningtree, a Black owned bookstore dedicated to #BlackAuthorship, to provide author/...book suggestions and resources to empower parents & students with Math & Literacy tips to help address the effects of Covid-19 on their education. This event will take place on Zoom: https://bit.ly/2OO2NPS Additional resources provided by NYS Assemblywoman @aliciahyndman Date: Saturday, February 27th Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Via Zoom: Registration Required https://bit.ly/3c0uO0g ***UPCOMING DATES*** March 27th April 24th May 22nd #DSTQuAC #QuACEducationCommittee #EducationalDevelopment #Scholarship