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Sponsors January 15 2023 She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time MARRIOTT MARQUIS grand horizon ballroom 4th floor 2121 SOUTH PRAIRIE AVENUE CHICAGO ILLINOIS Amy DUBOIS BARNETT Mara BROCK AKIL
The Founders of Delta SigmaTheta Sorority Inc January 13 1913 Osceola Macarthy Adams Marguerite Young Alexander Winona Cargile Alexander Ethel Cuff Black Bertha Pitts Campbell Zephyr Chisom Carter Edna Brown Coleman Jessie McGuire Dent Frederica Chase Dodd Myra Davis Hemmings Olive Clare Jones Jimmie Bugg Middleton Pauline Oberdorfer Minor Vashti Turley Murphy Naomi Sewell Richardson Mamie Reddy Rose Eliza Pearl Shippen Florence Letcher Toms Ethel Carr Watson Wertie Blackwell Weaver Madree Penn White Edith Motte Young She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time
Charter Members ESTABLISHED JUNE 7 2020 Eboni Adams Jones D Andrea Anderson Leslie J Anderson Tochukwu Akujieze Patrice Arnwine Keli Avery Rhabi Baker Jacinda Beason D Sheadra Benford Yvonne Blake Krystal Blue Karyn Boston Chasity Boyce Patricia Brown Holmes Barbara Bunville Vernee Carter Leah Castleberry Melissa Champs Bonnie Conner Brianna Daniels LaTrice Davis Leslie Davis Grace Dawson Alexandra Desrosiers RaShawnda L Dixon Kenyon Douglass Kristen Dove Javondlynn Dunagan Sherina Maye Edwards Safiya Edwards Kristin Finney Cooke Lula Ford Shantel Franklin Stacy S Frazier Ashley Frazier Robinson Courtney Giles Christine Goggins Eboney Goines Amari Griffin Tanisha Guterz Alexis Hardy Kathy Harrison C Nay Hines Aasha Holmes Nikisha Horn Jasmine Howard Erica Hubbard Patricia Hudson Sherita Jackson Donielle Johnson Kim Johnson Sherri Johnson La Dweena Johnson Smith Gwendolyn Kenner Johnson Erlisa King Valerie King Dawn Larry Hubbard Tasha Levy Annise Lewis Sharonda Lewis LeToya Lofton MaToya Marsh Joyce McCain Doty Tyanna McCann Sherye McLeary Khalia Miles Jennifer Montague Jami Morris Best Chereese Newton Shakira Nubern Doris Odem Tanya Patton Christine Pendleton Kamille Perkins Danielle Peterson Denisha Pettist Robin Pratts Cherita Rawls Tiffany Richardson Tchicaya Robertson Lakeisha Robinson Jessica Romeus Belicia Royster Octavia Sansing Rhodes Romeldia Salter Zaldwaynaka Scott Curtrice Scott Mercedes Sheppard Cassiopeia Sledge Gina Smith Korene Smith Vanessa Smith Justice Stamps Tara Stamps Yaa Stanley Tahani Stubblefield Tiffany Taylor Tracey Thurmond Watts Chimille Tillery Amanda Tompkins Sjar Toney Zarree Walker Judy G Walter Melanie Martin Ware Cheryl Watkins RaStar West Catherine Whitfield Lora Whitticker Precious Williams Nichelle Williams Chase Wilson Dana Wint Chanete Wooley Kristy Yanney Andrea Zopp Denotes Charter Steering Committee Denotes Omega Omega She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time
Chapter Officers CHIMILLE TILLERY President SHERINA MAYE EDWARDS LA DWEENA SMITH 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President LEAH Y CASTLEBERRY PATRICE ARWINE Recording Secretary Assistant Recording Secretary CHRISTINE V GOGGINS KIM JOHNSON Corresponding Secretary Assistant Corresponding Secretary STACY S FRAZIER KRISTIN FINNEY COOKE Treasurer Assistant Treasurer TRACEY THURMOND WATTS ANDREA C ADAMS Financial Secretary Assistant Financial Secretary Founders Day Committee Letitia Snyder Co Chair Shanette Williams Co Chair Andrea Adams Rosalind Brumant Latoya Cole Jerbri Crawford Angela Fleming Seyon Flowers Trisha Gaitor Smith Tiffany Gavin Courtney Giles Baity Perpetua Goodall Tanisha Guterz April Jouette La Toya Keys Denise Lindsay Powell Jennifer Mainor Danielle Mosley Terrie Rayburn Octavia Sansing Rhodes Jorian Seay Saunders Rhonda Smith Dana Thomas Dena Thurmond Bianca Walker Karen Wesley Corinne Williams She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time
Program REDEDICATION CEREMONY WELCOME CHIMILLE TILLERY CMAC CHAPTER PRESIDENT REMARKS BRITTANI N BLACKWELL MIDWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR INVOCATION CMAC CHOIR BRUNCH SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST MEAGAN MCNEAL SPEAKER INTRODUCTIONS SISTER TALK INTERACTIVE GIRLFRIEND CHAT MARA BROCK AKIL AND AMY DUBOIS BARNETT CLOSING REMARKS Brunch Menu Quiche Lorraine Marbled Potatoes Chicken Sausage Seasonal Ripe Fruit Assorted Pastries Orange Juice Coffee and Tea She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time
Featured Speaker Mara BROCK AKIL Initiated Theta Alpha Chapter Groundbreaking Hollywood visionary and power player Mara Brock Akil has written and produced nearly 400 episodes of television truly leaving her mark on the industry A trailblazer in many ways Akil created the seminal television series Girlfriends a witty intelligent and honest exploration of the many facets of black womanhood Additionally Akil developed the spin off series The Game which became the mostwatched scripted series premiere ever on adsupported cable The series continued on for a total of 9 seasons earning praise throughout its run for its verisimilitude and during the reality television boom as one of the few shows on television that felt truly specific to its moment Akil is also the creative force behind BET s Being Mary Jane which further cemented her ability to tell powerful and engaging stories that speak to women through honest true to life reflections The CW s Black Lightning and OWN s Love Is Now she is co executive producing Netflix s adaptation of Ibram X Kendi s three anti racism books which will be a mix of a documentary and scripted features A regular on the Hollywood Reporter s Women in Entertainment Power 100 Akil is a leader in her field She s been honored with the prestigious Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award Essence magazine s Visionary Award named to Variety and The Hollywood Reporter s Showrunner Power Lists and been inducted into Northwestern s Medill Hall of Achievement She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time
Featured Speaker Amy DUBOIS BARNETT Initiated Lambda Iota Chapter An award winning media executive Amy DuBois Barnett has held senior leadership roles at Time Inc Hearst and Disney and has also successfully grown several independently owned media brands In her current role at Outside Interactive Inc she oversees the company s 30 brands as their first ever Chief Content Officer Outside Interactive is the world s leading creator of active and healthy lifestyle content events and experiences Formerly Barnett was a SVP and General Manager at ViacomCBS where she had P L responsibility of BET s digital platforms In her prior years as EVP Digital of Entertainment Studios and the Grio Barnett increased monthly video views by 600 and the social footprint by 250 She was also a senior executive at ESPN where she led the development and launch of ESPN s critically acclaimed digital brand The Undefeated Before ESPN Barnett was Editor in Chief of Ebony where she redesigned and modernized the magazine and website to critical acclaim Under her leadership Ebony won a record breaking 28 awards from the National Association of Black Journalists and was listed as one of the 25 Fastest Growing Magazines in the Country by Ad Age Prior to Ebony Barnett was the Deputy Editor in Chief of Harper s Bazaar where she oversaw their digital relaunch As Chief Editor Barnett grew Teen People s print and digital audience to category leadership As Editor in Chief of Honey magazine she doubled the rate base and earned national recognition for the young brand Barnett has a B A from Brown University and a M F A from Columbia University In 2014 she served as an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University s Kellogg School of Management Barnett is also the author of the NAACP Image Award nominated book Get Yours How to Have Everything You Ever Dreamed of and More She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time
Special Musical Guest Meagan MCNEAL Initiated Delta Upsilon Chapter Meagan McNeal is a powerhouse singer songwriter and recording artist from Chicago Illinois She is well versed in the genres of jazz soul and R B Known for her diverse range and soulful voice she attracted attention on the local circuit and received international acclaim with the release of her debut album entitled Mindset Gracing the stage of NBC s The Voice Meagan s radiating vocals landed her on the team of Grammy Award winning artist Jennifer Hudson Those experiences have broadened the scope of her potential and furthered her music career Throughout the years Meagan has refined her talents and shaped her signature style Described as an embodiment of love her music effortlessly transcends boundaries and spreads messages of love peace righteousness and truth She continuously strives for improvement and positive change Seated at the core of her artistry is the slogan Love is King which serves as the driving force of her unwavering determination and open mindedness With a rare combination of grace power and control Meagan s vocal heights paint soaring overtures while bending sound and satisfying the soul With her limitless capacity she is able to examine various genres critically while delivering an unforgettable experience A Note of Thanks THE CHICAGO METROPOLITAN ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY INC EXTENDS OUR SINCEREST THANKS TO MIDWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR BRITTANI N BLACKWELL FOR TRAVELING FROM MICHIGAN TO ATTEND OUR CHAPTER S FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION WITH LOVE AND APPRECIATION YOUR CMAC SORORS She Persisted Overcoming Barriers Creating Breakthroughs Evolving with Time
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