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Emancipation
Proclamation Award

On Jan. 1, 1866, Montgomery began recognizing the Emancipation Proclamation, signed three years earlier
by President Abraham Lincoln to declare freedom for "all persons held as slaves."
Since that time, a celebration has been held every year on New Year’s Day in a local venue. This year, the
Emancipation Association chose to recognize the community service of the Montgomery (AL) Alumnae
Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The recognition came as a result of the work done specifically
with the Political Awareness and Involvement Committee’s Rollin to the Polls initiative. Based on the
chapter’s efforts to inform, educate and coordinate the GOTV initiative, which has been recognized in the
city as well as around the country. The chapter’s work, commitment and dedication to our community
needs are being recognized. This recognition for the chapter is evidenced by the overwhelming support of
donors and volunteers.

The award was received by President Cassandra E. Brown on behalf of the chapter. More than 30 sorors

attended the New Year’s day event at the historic First Baptist Church located at 374 N. Ripley Street.

Standing in the GAP Sorors Audrey Peterson, Carol Mitchell,
(Goal Setting) Pamela Garrett, Diane Hamilton, Judy John-
Exodus Community son, Jessyca Darrington, Cathey Hendricks,
and our president Cassandra E. Brown took
part in the dialogue. We not only listed goals
Community Outreach Committee of Delta but took the time to suggest other goals.
Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. of the Montgom- Residents were happy to see the president
ery (AL) Chapter continues to provide posi- make an appearance and to join in the con-
tive interactions versation that always ex-
with the resi- tends over the allotted
dents from the time.
community in
which they live. If you are interested in at-
The theme this tending and being of assis-
month focused tance, we meet each first
on developing 12 Monday @ 6pm. Contact
monthly goals for Sorors Pamela Garrett and
success in 2019. Audrey Peterson, discus-
Soror Debra sion leaders if you would
Bush led the dis- like to participate in the up-
cussion as com- coming session, “Building
Self-Worth”.
mittee members

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