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Yahoo
17-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Tribute to Chiquita Greene: Educator, trailblazer, servant leader
By Patricia Jackson, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority SYLVESTER — On behalf of President Yolanda Fields, it is with deep love and heartfelt remembrance that the Albany Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. honors the life and legacy of Chiquita Michele Greene, who passed on April 6. Chiquita was a devoted daughter of Arthur L. and Earnestine Greene of Sylvester. She was indeed a beacon of scholarship, sisterhood, and service. A 1995 graduate of Worth County High School, Chiquita made history as the first African American member of the school's dance team. She went on to become a double alumnae and lifetime member of Albany State University's Alumni Association. She earned a bachelor's degree in early childhood education and later pursued advanced degrees in education and leadership from Wheelock College, Walden University, Georgia Southern and Northcentral University. As a Dougherty County School System educator, Chiquita served with excellence at Martin Luther King Elementary School, Albany Early College and Westover High School. At Westover, she was named 2018–2019 Teacher of the Year and a finalist for DCSS Teacher of the Year. Over her career in Dougherty, Savannah-Chatham, and Glynn counties, she held many leadership roles: English Department chair, school improvement specialist, sixth-grade specialist, teacher support specialist, graduation coach, academic coach and instructional coach. She was also a Black History Quiz Bowl Team advisor. During her tenure, the Albany Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was honored as a 2021–2022 Red Ribbon Chapter. Her leadership also saw the issuance of a mayoral proclamation recognizing Albany native and Delta Sigma Theta co-founder Osceola Macarthy Adams. Additionally, the chapter experienced growth through reclamation efforts, and the petition for a historical marker in honor of Adams is currently underway. She also served as co-advisor to the collegiate chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Delta Rho, located on the campus of Albany State University. Chiquita's service has included: • President, Albany Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.; • Charter member and vice president, Albany Flint River Area Section of the National Council of Negro Women; • President, Sylvester-Worth Chapter, ASU Alumni Association; • Board member-at-large, ASU National Alumni Association; • Vice president, Worth County Rams Alumni Reunion Inc.; • Co-chair of fundraising, Ma Flora's Helping Hands; • Secretary, Marching Rams Show Band National Alumni Association; • Worthy Matron, Pride of Sylvester No. 477, O.E.S.; • Advisor, Royal Dolls flag line; • Advisor, Tau Beta Sigma Band Sorority; • Advisor, Delta Rho chapter; • Secretary, Marching Rams Show Band National Alumni Association; • Member, Worth County NAACP. She was also the recipient of many honors, including: • 2021 Trellis Cuffie Volunteer Award; • 2021 Multicultural Award, GA Council of Teachers of English; • 2021 Distinguished Delta Award; • Albany Herald's 40 Under 40; • Albany State University's 50 Under 50; • 2017 Albany State University 'A Future to Fulfill' Award; • Leadership Academy for Women of Small-town America – Class of 2016; • 2007 Caring Person in the Community, Brunswick; • 2016 DCSS Leadership Academy selectee. In honor of her enduring legacy, Westover High School Principal William Chunn posthumously awarded Greene the prestigious Patriot Award for her exemplary service and commitment to the school. Additionally, Congressman Sanford Bishop is expected to issue a formal Congressional Record — the highest recognition a member of Congress can bestow — once Congress reconvenes later this month. Chiquita, whose personal motto was 'Give a good day on purpose,' was deeply passionate about reading, teaching flag and dance, and spending treasured moments with those she loved. She was a teacher, a leader, a mentor, and a friend, an extraordinary woman whose light will continue to shine in the hearts of all who knew her. May her memory continue to inspire. May her legacy continue to lead.
CBS News
12-03-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Funeral today for Dr. Hazel Dukes, trailblazing civil rights leader in NYC
Dr. Hazel Dukes' funeral will be held Wednesday in Harlem, a final goodbye for a civil rights icon. A large crowd is expected to pay tribute, including former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. The service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. at Mother AME Zion Church, where Dukes attended regularly. Watch live on CBS News New York in the video player above. There will be another public viewing beforehand at 9 a.m. Anyone planning to attend should anticipate long wait times. "She was one of a kind" On Tuesday, the street outside the church was filled with mourners paying their respects at her wake. Long lines wrapped around the block. Dukes, affectionately known as "Ma Dukes," was described by many as a woman of great strength and courage. She died on March 1, the first day of Women's History Month, just shy of her 93rd birthday. "I recently learned Rosa Parks was her Sunday school teacher. And these were things she'd just say casually," friend Dr. Patricia James-Jordan said. "She was one of a kind. We will miss her dearly, but we are committed to continue to fight the good fight in her legacy and her memory," said Elsie Cooke-Holmes, international president and chair of board of directors for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. She was a trailblazing civil rights leader and president of the New York NAACP for nearly five decades, one of the few women to lead the historic organization. Dukes fought tirelessly for voting rights, fair housing and education, and she was active in politics until her passing. She supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, and she administered the oath of office when Hochul was sworn in as the first woman elected governor of New York in 2023. Even in death, she is giving back. In lieu of flowers, people are urged to donate to the NAACP Youth & College division to help the next generation.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority to host jazz brunch in Martinsburg
MARTINSBURG, — The Eastern Panhandle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will host its 15th annual Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction. The event is set for Saturday, April 12, at 11 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 301 Foxcroft Ave., Martinsburg, according to an announcement. The brunch will feature the Howard Burns Quartet, with silent auction items available for review starting at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are priced at $40, and proceeds will support the chapter's scholarship awards and local public service projects. Ticket sales will close on Saturday, April 5, and all sponsorships and donations must be submitted by Tuesday, April 1, to be included in the souvenir program booklet. During the event, EPAC will honor two female high school seniors with a $1,000 Scholarship Award. Additionally, two male and two female high school seniors will receive a $500 Book Scholarship Award. Several awards will also be presented to community members who have distinguished themselves through service to the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. For ticket purchases, contact epacdstinfo@ For donations or sponsorships, reach out to Tamara Togans at ttogans@ This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at Donation drive set to assist flood victims in southern West Virginia: How to help This article originally appeared on The Herald-Mail: Annual Jazz Brunch to support scholarships
