The Journey to Delta Land

I could not have been more proud and honored to be the leader of this sacred process alongside our dynamic Richland County Alumnae (RCA) President, Zenata Donaldson, as we oversaw the initiation of 74 women into our illustrious sisterhood. Beginning in the fall of 2018, RCA undertook discussions and preparation to expand our chapter in the Spring of 2020. On Saturday, January 18, 2020, over 600 women crowded into Brookland Baptist Church located in West Columbia, SC interested in becoming members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. After the formal application process, 74 women rose to the top. Formal invitations went out to the 74 candidates, chapter preparations began, and all anxiously awaited... then came the COVID-19 shutdown! All Spring 2020 activities were suspended by National Headquarters until further notice. After months and months of waiting, finally, in August, the chapter was granted approval to proceed; but, with strict safety precautions and virtual meeting requirements. And so, the journey began with the participation and assistance of the RCA chapter. The virtual membership process was memorable, beautiful, covered entirely in love, and yes, still stress filled.

On October 24, 2020, the 74 Dimensions of DISTinction realized a destiny was fulfilled becoming the fourth line initiated into the Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. This line is one of the most diverse in the chapter’s history. Ranging in age from 22 to 66, these women are leaders in the many varied fields they represent. They have begun the work of Delta, and we envision that their impact on RCA and in Delta will be powerful, dynamic, and distinctive for years to come! The evidence lies in their self-produced, edited, and directed NIP, bringing to life the vision we had for the production.