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Explore the impactful initiatives of Delta Sigma Theta's National Social Action Commission through the 2018 report. Discover achievements, focus areas, and proposed plans for social change. Stay informed on engagement, activism, and making a difference. Learn about the structured committees, rapid response teams, and sub-committees working towards political influence and societal change. Join the movement for voter registration, education, and mobilization, as well as supporting candidates for the 2018 mid-term elections. Engage in promoting gun reform, social justice, and community empowerment, following the leadership of National Social Action Co-Chairs.
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National Social Action Commission Report April 2018
Report Objectives • Highlight Accomplishments & SAC Updates • Share Areas of Focus – Social Action Priorities • Share Proposed Plan of Action
National Social Action First Action!! • National President Charlottesville Statement • Executive Board and Social Action Co-Chairs working on statement less than 24 hours after leaving National Convention in Vegas • Statement released less than 48 hours
Do’s & Don’ts to Marching & Rallying National Webinar Social Action Commission Engagement, Activism & Making An Impact Silence Implies Consent ENGAGEMENT / ACTIVISM ACTIVE DISSENT SIGMA THETA AND DELTA Wearing Our Letters DSQ CALL TO ACTION What Does that Mean?
CBCF Annual Legislative Conference • Divine Nine Braintrust • The Black Women’s Agenda Luncheon • CBC Prayer Breakfast
National Social Action Commission New Committee Structure
Social Action Commission Chair Emertius Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd, 22nd National President • Honorary Chair • The Honorable Alexis Herman • 23rd US Secretary of Labor
Social Action Commission Sub-Committee Structure Rapid Response Team Political (Policy) Network & Advisory Council Delta Days at the Nation’s Capital Delta Days at the United Nations Resolutions Congressional Advisory Council
Social Action Commission Rapid Response Sub-CommitteeKim Trent and Kimberly Robinson, Esq - Co-Chairs • Waikinya Clanton • Deborah Wilder • Meredith Turner • Patricia Lattimore • Kristen Wills • Brenda Gilmore • Yolanda Cash • Adjoa Asamoah
Social Action Commission Political Network & Advisory CouncilSub-Committee Janice Mathis and Kristen Wells Lewis , Co- Chairs • Lottie Shackelford • Heather Foster • Waikinya Clanton • Marcella Maxwell • Melanie Campbell
Social Action CommissionDelta Days at the Nation’s Capitol Sub-Committee Deborah C. Wilder and Stefanie Brown-James, Co-ChairPatricia Watkins Lattimore, Advisor • Jaria Martin • Janice Mathis • Melanie Newman • Melanie Campbell • Ella McNair • Kimberly Robinson Esq. • Adjoa Asamoah • Waikinya Clanton • Kristen Wells • Mariah Kelly • Leona Bridges
Social Action Commission Delta Days at the United Nations Sub-Committee Marcella Maxwell and Jennifer Jones, Co-Chairs • Gwen Ambres • Nicole Yearwood • Dr. J. Nadine Gracia • Leona Bridges
Social Action Commission Resolutions Sub-Committee Gloria Reno and KhylaCraine – Co-Chairs • Cheryl Gray, Esq. • Brenda Gilmore • Ella McNair • Kimberly Robinson Esq. • Meredith Turner
Social Action Commission Gloria Reno and KhylaCraine – Co-Chairs • Cheryl Gray, Esq. • Brenda Gilmore • Ella McNair • Kimberly Robinson Esq. • Meredith Turner
Delta Days at the Nation’s Capital March 9-13, 2018 • Meetings DST HQ/phone (Dec ‘17) • Disseminated all relevant documents • Through Informz in advance. • Fundraising– SAC, Strategic Partnerships • In Person SAC Meeting • Intergenerational Session • Collegiate Summit/Social Media Campaign • Program Built from Adopted • Resolutions in Workshops • Red Army Strategy Session • RDs, Reg/State SA Chairs • Townhall Meeting, Fireside Chats
Delta Days at the United Nations March 22-23, 2018 • Planning Meeting – Friday, Dec. 15 NY NAACP • 15th Anniversary • Historic CSW62 Parallel Event • DDUN Reception • CSW62 Side Event • Live Streaming • Questions from International Sorors
Delta Days Attendance Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital • Collegiate Forum - 238 • Legislative Conference - 1089 Delta Days at the United Nations • Attendees - 181
National President Statement March for Our Lives and Gun Reform
National Press Conference Gun Reform #DST4GUNREFORM 47K Views 158K Shares and counting…
Social Action Red Army Action Plan • 2018 Mid-Term Election • Voter Registration • Voter Education • Voter Mobilization • Running for Elected Office • Census 2020
Campaign and Elections • Do’s and Don’ts to Campaigning and Elections • Supporting Sorors Running for Elected Office • Crimson and Cream Fundraisers • Hosting Candidate Forums • Chapters can’t endorse candidates • No pictures with candidates in letters • Announcing candidacy of all candidates including Sorors in Chapter meetings
National Social Action Co-Chairs Rhonda Briggins Shavon Arline Bradley