Social Action Committee
In March of 1913, nearly six weeks after its founding, several Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders marched in the historic Suffragist March under the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. banner, the Sorority's first public act. Today, low voter turnout statistics highlight the need to identify ways to include opportunities for all citizens to exercise their voting power. Each of Delta’s programmatic initiatives has an advocacy component that is implemented under the auspices of social action when it is appropriate or necessary to do so.
Under the auspices of the National Social Action Commission, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continues to institute activities that foster:
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Sponsoring Voter Registration and voter education programs
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Combating Voter Suppression
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The full restoration of voting rights for individuals who have paid their debt to society (ex-offenders)
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Affordable Health Care and access to quality healthcare
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Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment
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Support for HBCU
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Political Awareness and Involvement
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Gender Equality
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Racial Profiling
For more information, send an email with subject Social Action.
Recap Part One: Social Action Five-Part Series: Unpacking Project 2025
Pascale Y. Bernard, MSW
Social Action Committee, Chair
2024-2025
Social Action Five-Part Series: Unpacking Project 2025
About The Series
The New York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Forward with Fortitude: Understanding Project 2025 is a five-part series where we Unpack Project 2025. Using the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, we will host five town halls focusing on Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
These events, which will be hybrid or streamed live via Zoom and on the New York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s social media pages. The town halls are interactive sessions. We invite experts from diverse fields to lead the dialogue and answer questions, making it a truly engaging experience for all.
Part One: Examining The Impact of Project 2025
on the African American Community
EVENT DESCRIPTION
New York Alumnae Chapter in partnership with Shiloh Baptist Church presents our FY 24-25, Social Action Five-Part Series, Unpacking Project 2025, a conservative agenda that demands immediate attention.
Read the document, 2025 Mandate for Leadership authored by the Heritage Foundation. here.
The event was held on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., located at 2226 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd, @ W.131st Street, NY, NY 10027.
We kicked off our first event with a community dialogue and panel discussion, Examining The Impacts of Project 2025 on the African American Community, moderated by Nicole Yearwood, CEO and Founder of EducatedVoter.net.
Our panel of esteemed subject matter experts included: Basil A. Smikle, Jr., PhD, Professor, Columbia University in addition to MSNBC Political Analyst Lurie Daniel Favors, Esq., Executive Director, The Center for Social Justice at Medgar Evers College, and the Former NYC First Deputy Public Advocate Nick E. Smith and Executive Director of Communities Resist.
For more information, contact socialaction@dstnyac.org
Part Two: Examining The Impacts of Project 2025 on
Economic Development on the African American Community
EVENT DESCRIPTION
New York Alumnae Chapter in partnership with Mother AME Zion Church for Part II of our Five-Part Series, Unpacking Project 2025, a conservative agenda that demands immediate attention.
Read the document, 2025 Mandate for Leadership authored by the Heritage Foundation. here.
The event was held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Mother African Methodist Zion Church, located at 140 W 137th St, New York, NY 10030.
The discussion was moderated by Tremaine S. Wright, Former Member of the New York State Assembly who is also an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Ms, Wright was joined by our esteemed subject matter expert Juanita O. Lewis, Executive Director of Community Voices Heard. Ms. Lewis is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
For more information, contact socialaction@dstnyac.org
Part Three: Examining The Impacts of Project 2025 on Educational Development on the African American Community
EVENT DESCRIPTION
On April 3, 2025, New York Alumnae Chapter and Shiloh Baptist Church hosted the third part of our Five-Part Social Action Series: Unpacking Project 2025.
Fifty-two people met in the basement of Shiloh Baptist Church located at 2226 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10027, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Our chapter was intentional to use churches as a meeting space because "African American churches, particularly their basements and fellowship halls, served as vital hubs for organizing and community building, playing a crucial role in Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Movement, and other social justice movements."
This crucial community dialogue explored how this conservative agenda affects educational development in the African American community.
The panelists discussed how the cuts to Department of Education will impact educational services, resources in underserved and low-income communities.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Monica George-Fields, CEO and President of REACH Educational Solutions LLC. Dr. George-Fields is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Dr. George-Fields will be joined by experts:
Dr. Sean L. Davenport, Superintendent of HarlemCommunity School District 5, and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
Dr. Meisha Porter, Visiting Senior Fellow Center for Educational Innovation and Former NYC Schools Chancellor.
LeRoy Barr, Vice President of the American Federation of Teachers and Secretary of the United Federation of Teachers. Mr. Barr is also a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
For more information, contact socialaction@dstnyac.org.
American Heart Association (AHA) for You're The Cure: Heart Month at City Hall.
“Be The Cure, Love Your Heart!”❤️
On Thursday, February 13, , 2025, New York Alumnae Chapter joined the American Heart Association (AHA) for You're The Cure: Heart Month at City Hall. Councilmembers, advocates, and supporters gathered in red to raise awareness for heart health.
NYAC President Jimyce G. Johnston reaffirmed the chapter’s commitment to AHA’s initiatives, including EmPowered to Serve and Go Red for Women. As she shared, “Our goals are clear: to increase awareness of heart disease, advocate for healthier communities, promote equitable health outcomes, and improve access to nutritious food options for families.”
Support AHA’s efforts, like Bill INT-0641
– Access to Healthier Foods!
The Social Action Committee is excited to announce that the New York Alumnae Chapter is signing onto the Healthy Kids Meal, Int 641, calling on Mayor Adams and the New York City Council to ensure the health of New York City children by setting higher standards for food and beverage at food services establishments.
You can help amplify our work by signing on to the American Heart Association petition here.
Be The Cure, Love Your Heart
For more information, contact socialaction@dstnyac.org.
