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By Soror Geneva Warner
The Broward County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was proud to be the Southern Regional Host
Chapter for the third stop of seven on the National Arts and Letters Commission 2020/2021 Virtual Delta Authors on Tour
(DAOT), “Survival of the Fittest: Read, Relax and Relate”.
The purpose was to have the authors share their reasons for writing and what they hope others can learn from reading
their books. We also wanted to make sure we promoted these fantastic author’s books and increase their book sales. The Delta
authors that participated in the Southern Region’s tour were: Julia A. Davis, Cynthia Freeman Gibbs, Brandee J. Harrington,
Lanessa Jackson, Dr. Monique May, Jovita N. Miller, Stephanie Perry Moore, Dawn J. Smith, Terri Williams Spicer, Tamera L.
Wells-Lee and Jenny Thelwell, a member of the Broward County Alumnae Chapter and donated 50% of her sales towards our
scholarship program.
On Friday evening, April 9, 2021, we presented a virtual Zoom VIP Reception, and our very own Soror Catherine Minnis
was the emcee for the DAOT kick-off. Many of our sorors were in attendance and engaged in this fun-filled evening. The partici-
pants were intrigued with the authors, entertainment, book giveaways, and National and Regional support.
On Saturday, April 10, 2021, we showcased the authors’ tour live on YouTube and Facebook channels hosted by the
undisputed Soror Tamara Gant. The program began with greetings from our National Arts and Letters Commission, Southern
Regional Director, Southern Regional Representative, Florida State Coordinators, and our remarkable Chapter President. We
were entertained by Mr. Ian Mann, a gifted violinist, and Soror Katrina Sapp-Holder, a spoken word artist. Afterward, we transi-
tioned to breakout rooms where each author shared their literary journey, the inspiration for their writing and provided guests
the opportunity to purchase books.
The Broward County Alumnae Chapter, representing the Southern Region, sold 1,267 books!!! We are so thankful to
the entire Arts and Letters Committee members for their efforts in the success of this event.

By Soror Deidra E. Johnson
Program Planning and Development was faced with uncertainties when the pandemic
shifted the way our programs operated in Spring 2020 and for the entire 2020-2021
sororal year. With a spirit of resilience and a team of dedicated and innovative women
leading the programs, we came together to continue the great work in our Five-Point
Programmatic Thrust initiatives and stay up to date via PP&D: Engage and Extend ses- Juneteenth also known as
sions. Using various virtual interactive activities such as Zoom, Virbela and Kahoot, our Freedom Day, Jubilee Day,
youth participants, members and community were engaged and connected despite Liberation Day and Emancipa-
the obstacles we faced. We were able to donate books, serve the community through tion Day - is a holiday cele-

several food distribution partnerships, provide valuable information from ERT, award
brating the emancipation of
scholarships than ever and be movers and shakers in social action for it never stops.
Much gratitude for the unparallel and unmatched work that we accomplished during those who had been enslaved
the 2019-2021 cycle. I applaud all the committee chairs and their entire team for the in the United States. Origi-
time, diligent service, and their commitment to be successful. Walk into summer with nating in Galveston, Texas, it is
your heads up and your hearts full because we did it and impacted our community. now celebrated annually on

The next season of programming is around the corner, PP&D looks forward to seeing June 19 throughout out the
you in August 2021.
United States with increasing
official recognition.

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