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SCTAC DST | APRIL 2020

SCTAC DST | APRIL 2021

SCTAC DST | APRIL 2021

The Magic #37

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Adrianne Brown
2021 Legislative Priorities Charlotte Keel
Cheryl Hayes
Voter Rights, Voter Access and Voter Engagement Cheryl Perry
Redistricting Christina Bradley
Health Equity Dina Darby
Educational Disparities and Inequalities Florence Hervery
Reimagining Public Safety Gisele Goff
DC Statehood Jamillah Norrells
Jennifer Prudhome
Hands down, Delta Days in the Nation's Capital is still the best Katrina Mackey
conference to attend. Shelby County (TN) Alumnae chapter LaConnie Taylor-Jones
represented with 37 registered sorors. Annually, we average LaTosha Palmer
between 10 -13 attendees from our chapter but this time Lillie St.Clair
because it was hosted virtually many sorors were able to Lou Etta Burkins
experience 3 days of workshops, general sessions, special guest Marva Maples
speakers, and Past National Presidents dropping knowledge and Maya McBride
displaying of humbleness and authenticity. Our Past National Nancy Merriweather
President, Marcia Fudge, Housing & Urban Development Necole Jones
Secretary and Delta U.S. Representatives made time to be Paula Jones
presenters. Phelisha Harris
Sandy Perry
Shea Kuykendoll
Sherry Townsend
Shirley Page
Stacy Alexander
Tamara Jones
Tameko Toliver
Tammy Sneed
Tecia Garrett Marshall
Terri Miller
Tia Stokes
Tiffany Glover
Tonya Boyland
LaToya Gill
Traci Townsel
Valenta Nichols

SCTAC DST | APRIL 2021

Fifth grader Khloe Cooper works at her partitioned desk at Riverwood
Elementary School in Memphis on March 1, the first day of in-person learning
for Shelby County Schools since the pandemic shuttered all Tennessee schools a
year earlier. Joe Rondone / The Commercial Appeal

EDUCATION IN EQUITY CALL TO ACTION
ELEMENTARY AND
1) Engage SCS officials and leadership on the execution of
SECONDARY SCHOOL their 3-5 year plan; specifically, their accountability for
EMERGENCY RELIEF usage of the ESSER emergency funding for COVID-19
relief and loss of learning. $48.6-$53 million in state and
(ESSER) FUND federal funding.

Shelby County Schools in Memphis will receive SCS Board Meeting April 27, 2021 5:30pm
more than $503 million, the largest allocation in • 88.5FM
the state. Federal law requires spending a fifth of • SCS School Board Website: www.scsk12.org/board
the money for programs and resources designed • C19TV (via Comcast Cable)
to catch up students from possible pandemic- • www.VoiceofSCS.com
related learning lags. The rest is to address other • Facebook: Shelby County Schools & Voice of SCS
pandemic-related needs, but district leaders will
have broad discretion on what to prioritize. The 2) Participate in “Ask Your Legislator” Webinar / Memphis
spending list could include technology, student Lift. April 15, 2021 at 6:00pm CT to ask questions and
mental health services, and school building strategic planning for Learning Loss, digital divide, and
improvements to reduce risk of virus More.
transmission, among other things. All the money
is available through the end of September 2023. 4) Tune into updates on Restorative Justice Practices in
Education "Dismantling the Pipeline: A Critical Lens on
Restorative Practice" April 21, 2021 12:30pm CT presented
by Memphis Restorative Justice Coalition
facebook.com/memphisrjc

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https://www.facebook.com/624921934200417/videos/4439614496071877 184 comments/ 816 views

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1865 - 1940s

Jim Crow

Dr. Greg Carr Van Turner,

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1940s - 1960s

Civil Rights Movement

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1960s-2013

The Legacy of the Civil

Rights Movement

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2013 - Present

Black Lives Matter

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2021 African-American

Political Nominations

Congratulations to Delta Marcia Fudge, 21st Calling all members of Delta Sigma Theta to
National President of Delta Sigma Theta stand in support of Kristen Clarke's
Sorority, Inc! nomination. If confirmed, Kristen Clarke will be
the first woman and the first Black woman to
On Wednesday, March 10, 2021 the senate lead the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division. Her
confirmed Marcia Fudge to be President leadership, drive and experience are crucial
Biden's new Secretary of Housing and Urban for ending the rise of hate crimes in America.
Development (HUD) by a vote of 66-34. Contact your senator at (202) 224-3121 and
ask them to vote “yes” to confirm Kristen
There's a Delta for that! #DST1913 Clarke to lead the DOJ Civil Rights Division.
#PowerInOurVoice #sctacDST
#WeAreSocialAction #SRDST

Call to Action - Contact your Senators to vote to confirm:
1.Kentaji Brown Jackson, U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia (awaiting senate floor vote)
2.Candace Jackson-Akiwumi, U.S. Court of Appeals - 7th Circuit (awaiting senate floor vote)
3.Tiffany Cunningham, U.S. Court of Appeals - Federal Circuit (awaiting senate floor)

SCTAC DST | DECEMBER 2020

Tennessee lawmakers passed a contentious Call your U.S. Senator and ask them to pass
plan on Friday, January 15, for a drastic the Heroes Act – H.R. 6800 to provide more
overhaul of the state's TennCare medicaid resources to communities as a result of
program. The legislation passed 70 to 22 in a COVID-19.
two-hour session with no notice to the public.
At least 220,000 children will be impacted
which includes approximately 1.4 million
people. There is one silver-lining. This
legislation was given approval by the Trump
administration and TN rushed to get it passed.
President Biden can overturn the approval for
TN and undo the entire legislation.

Call to Action - Call President Biden at the
White House to rescind Trump's approval to
move forward with voting on this Health Care
Block Grant.

The CARES Act lets an employer pay-off up to Once again, on June 9, 2021, awaiting a
$5,250 of your college debt until December 31, decision from the U.S. Supreme Court to see
2020. Your employer receives a tax break so it whether they deliver an opinion in the
is not taxable to you. Contact your company's controversial case that could overturn the
Human Resource department to take Affordable Care Act, throwing coverage for
advantage of this offer. millions into question.

SCTAC DST | MAY 2021

The Tennessee State Social Action
Committee believes the state minimum
wage should be increased in order for all
families across the state to have a better
quality of life.

We support SB0550/HB0797, which as
introduced, increases, from $7.25 to $12, the
minimum hourly wage for employees within
the state.

Talking points to support SB0550/HB0797:

Low wages hurt all workers and are
particularly harmful to Black workers
and other workers of color, especially
women of color, who make up a
disproportionate share of workers who
are severely underpaid.
Minimum wage workers are fast food
workers, home care workers who care
for our elderly and disabled, people who
clean our offices and homes.
Due to inflation, the real value of the
current minimum wage is actually lower
than in 1968.
Because most low wage workers are
women, increasing the minimum wage
would also help close the gender wage
gap.
It is on the calendar of the Senate
Commerce and Labor Committee for
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 1:00 PM.
Please Contact the members of the
committee today:

SCTAC DST | MAY 2021

First African-American
Female Chief of the

Memphis Police Department

Congratulations to Delta Cerelyn
"C.J." Davis on being selected as the
FIRST African-American woman who
will lead and serve as Chief of the
Memphis Police Department
est.1827!

The Shelby County TN Alumnae Chapter -
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. salutes
you and shares in joy of the city and
sisterhood in this historic and momentous
occasion!

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#TheresADeltaForThat! #DST1913 #SRDST
#sctacDST #THEsctac #deltasigmatheta
#joyinoursisterhood

SCTAC DST | MAY L 2021

Public Service Announcments
Social Action Alert

Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter encouraged everyone to get vaccinated!
Phase 1C - Started March 8
Please verify if you qualify.

https://covid19.memphistn.gov/vaccine/vaccine-phases/
Click on the following link to schedule your vaccination shot

https://covid19.memphistn.gov/
You may schedule your 2nd dose too, using the link above.
If slots are not available, check back as they will continue to add dates.

SCTAC DST | JUNE 2020

SHIRLEY CHISHOLM:
MEMBER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA

SORORITY, INCORPORATED

YOU DON'T MAKE
PROGRESS BY SITTING

ON THE SIDELINES,
WHIMPERING AND

COMPLAINING...
YOU MAKE

PROGRESS BY
IMPLEMENTING IDEAS.

The Honorable Shirley Chisholm
First African American Woman Elected to
Congress & First to Run for President on

Behalf of a Major Political Party



SOCIAL ACTION IS WHO WE ARE
SOCIAL ACTION IS WHAT WE DO