All Things DST Sorority Long Beach Alumnae Chapter

Long Beach Alumnae Chapter was chartered on February 23, 1986 as the 763rd chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The chapter serves the greater Long Beach area. Our endeavors address the sorority’s Five-Point Program Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement. The chapter’s programs include, but are not limited to our annual scholarships awarded to local high school students, Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Alcohol, Drug Abuse and AIDS Community Education workshop (ADACE), annual holiday drives including the Thanksgiving Basket program and Christmas Toy Drive. We continue to develop and expand our relationship with the African American Infant Health Program, Carmelitos Housing Community, Barton Elementary School, NAACP and other programs throughout the Long Beach area. We are proud to be the host chapter of the 2014 Farwest Regional Conference in July 2014.

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Today is Day 4 of May Week and the focus is on International Awareness and Involvement. How can you  support? 1. Visit www.TheUbuntuProj.com2. Via Monetary Donations (Checks, Money Orders and Cashier’s Checks) made to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Memo Line: The Ubuntu Project Sent to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. LBAC PO Box 91623 Long Beach 90809 This wonderful organization is fighting the spread of Malaria and helping support education in Ethiopia. ❤️

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Child sex trafficking involves the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, obtaining, or advertising of a minor child for the purpose of a commercial sex act.  Traffickers often prey upon a child's vulnerability and use psychological pressure and intimidation to control the child for financial benefit relating to their sexual exploitation.  Purchasers of children for sex encompass all racial, socioeconomic and cultural consequences. Child sex trafficking has devastating consequences for is minor victims, including long-lasting physical and psychological trauma, diseases or even death. If you have information regarding possible child sexual exploitation call 1-800-THE-LOST. 

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If you or someone you know are experiencing homelessness call 2-1-1 for assistance. when someone contacts 2-1-1 in LA County they will try to assist in finding appropriate shelter that meets the individual or family's needs. This includes families with minor children, pregnant women, veterans, youth/runaways, LGBTQ and victims of domestic violence.

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Did you know? 

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May Week - Day 3 Political Awareness and Involvement Today is Social Media Empowerment Day and we're spreading awareness via our social media accounts on homelessness and human trafficking. We ask that you spread the messages. 

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Register today for this virtual seminar presented by @metanoyafoundation-blog-blog for students and parents as part of our May Week!

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Are you registered to vote? Your voice matters! Register today! Mark your calendars. Vote for change! Vote for justice! Don't be silent, vote for what you believe.

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World AIDS Day 2017

December 1, 2017 is World AIDS Day. World AIDS Day provides an opportunity for people across the world to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS as well as highlighting the continued support for organizations whose mission is to combat this disease. In addition, it’s also a day we can show solidarity for the millions of persons living with HIV and commemorate those who died from  HIV/AIDS related illnesses. It is a campaign that reminds persons across the globe that there is still a need to increase awareness, raise funds, promote testing in our communities, fight prejudice and stigma against those living with HIV/AIDS and improve education on HIV/AIDS related illnesses. The World AIDS Day 2017 theme is “Increasing Impact through Transparency, Accountability”.

According to the 2016 statistics from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 36.7 million people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS with 1.2 million of those diagnosed living in the United States.  An additional alarming statistic cited by CDC, is that one out of eight persons in this country are unaware they have contracted HIV. African Americans still account for a higher proportion of new HIV diagnoses compared to other races. African Americans accounted for 45% of HIV diagnoses, though we only comprise 12% of the United States population. Although the number of diagnoses for African American women has significantly decreased over the last decade, it is still higher than women of other races/ethnicities. Statistics cited by CDC show that in 2015, 4,524 African American women were diagnosed with HIV, compared with 1,131 Hispanic/Latino women and 1,431 white women.  HIV/AIDS also ranks high as the leading cause of death for African American women ages 25-34.

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It's World AIDS Day! Think Global and Act Local. How can you bring awareness to this important cause?

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We look forward to seeing you this afternoon. Join the ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for Delta Authors on Tour. This literary event is FREE and opened to the entire community. Jazz, meet the authors, book signing, and a great way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. #LongBeach #DSTLBAC #dst1913 #DAOT #literaryevent #community #authors

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Author Dr. Carliss McGhee is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter. She has crafted a skill for storytelling that engages the minds and imagination of children around the world. Come out and meet her at Delta Authors on Tour tomorrow. Use the link in the bio for details. #dstlbac #deltasigmatheta #DAOT #dst1913 #LongBeach #authors #free #artsandletters #storytelling #spreadtheword

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Delta Authors on Tour in the Farwest Region is coming soon! April 30, 2016 mark your calendars for a FREE literary event that you don't want to miss....spread the word 📚 #deltasigmatheta #deltaauthorsontour #readingisfun #literaryarts #authorsofinstagram #booksignings #meetheauthor #dstlbac #dstfarwestregion

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Four days away! Tickets are still on sell. Use the Eventbrite, link in our profile. #dstlbac #CMF #VisionsofHOPE #fundraiser #scholarships #communitytrailblazers #LongBeach

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Happy Founders Day to all our Devastating Sorors of DST!!!! 103 and counting! Oo...oop #DSTLBAC #DeltaSigmaTheta #J13 #DST103 #DST1913 #FoundersDay #LongBeach #FarwestRegion

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Rest in peace to our dear soror! You will be missed, but remembered always. ♡ #nataliecole #DSTLBAC #DeltaSigmaTheta #RIP