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 to combat voter suppression and to boost voter engagement and participation.
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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
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Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention
For more information, send an email with subject Social Action.
Social Action Five-Part Series: Unpacking Project 2025 Recaps
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.
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.
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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.
Feb. 13, 2025, American HEART AssociatIon
New York City Hall Rally for Heart Health
Community Day of Action in Chelsea, NYC
🗳️ On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the New York Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. partnered with NYC Votes and several esteemed organizations for a powerful Community Day of Action in Chelsea, NYC. Together, we worked to increase voter registration and turnout ahead of the June 24th NYC Primary Election. 🇺🇸
We proudly collected nearly 100 voter pledges and completed 6 new voter registrations. Attendees who took the pledge, updated their registration, or registered to vote received giveaways, ice cream, and Mets tickets because civic engagement should be both impactful and rewarding.
🙏🏾 Special thanks to our partners and volunteers for making this event a success:
• Wall Street Alphas, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
• Tau Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
• D9 Harlem Votes
• Epsilon Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
• Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
📅 Key Dates to Remember:
🔁 June 9 – Deadline to update your address
🗳️ June 14 – Last day to register to vote
🗳️ June 14–22 – Early Voting Period
🗳️ June 24 – Primary Election Day
🖱️ Check your voter registration or poll site: https://findmypollsite.vote.nyc
📩 Questions? Contact us at: socialaction@dstnyac.org
Let’s continue to show up, speak out, and vote. Every voice matters. Every vote counts. 🗳️❤️
#TurnUpVoterTurnOut #NYACDST #DeltaVotes #NYCVotes #CivicEngagement #EveryVoteCounts #D9HarlemVotes #BlackVotersMatter #ChelseaHouses #DayOfAction #WallStreetAlphas #TauOmegaAKAs #RankedChoiceVoting
For more information, contact socialaction@dstnyac.org.
