In January, the Washington DC Alumnae Chapter joined DMV-area chapters to celebrate 112 years of Delta Sigma Theta’s legacy with a powerful focus on Black maternal health. The month featured a Roarin’ 20s-themed Founders Day Brunch and a community-centered Day of Service.
This issue has long affected our Sorority. One of our founders, Mary Edna Brown Coleman, died from childbirth complications. Today, Black women remain three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. These disparities can be reduced through quality healthcare and support.
Our 2025 brunch included a public panel discussion amplifying urgent conversations around maternal care. We were honored to welcome U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a Soror and trailblazer.
Leading up to the brunch, members assembled lactation kits using supplies collected through the chapter’s Amazon drive for Mamatoto Village, a nonprofit supporting Black mothers. The service day offered personal stories, connection, and collective resolve.
Together, the Day of Service and Founders Day Brunch offered a powerful tribute to our founders and the principles upon which our Sorority was built—reaffirming our commitment to advancing health equity for Black women and families.
