February 27, 2010 is designated as “Delta Sigma Theta Census Awareness Day.” Chapters throughout the country will use this day to educate their local communities about the importance of Census participation. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., founded in 1913, is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world (www.deltasigmatheta.com). The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Chapters sponsoring Census awareness activities:
Tampa Alumnae & Tampa Metropolitan Alumnae – Tampa, FL
Las Vegas Alumnae – Las Vegas, NV
San Diego Alumnae – San Diego, CA
Metrowide Atlanta-area chapters – Atlanta, GA
Chicago Alumnae – Chicago, IL
Meridian Alumnae – Meridian, MS
Dyersburg Alumnae – Dyersburg, TN
Petersburg Alumnae & Alpha Eta (Virginia State) – Petersburg, VA
Federal City Alumnae – Washington, DC
Hattiesburg Alumnae – Hattiesburg, MS
San Fernando Valley Alumnae – Pacoima, Burbank, and Granada Hills, CA
St. Thomas Alumnae – St. Thomas, VI
Hot Springs Area Alumnae – Hot Springs, AR
Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae – Wake Forest, NC
Trenton Alumnae – Trenton, NJ
Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae – Dallas, TX
For more information, please contact the chapters directly. Other chapters are also conducting Census Awareness activities, contact the local chapter(s) in your area for more information. To submit an event, please email admin@blackpoliticsontheweb.com.
