Arts & Letters

The National Commission on Arts & Letters was established in 1973 under the presidency of 15th National President Lillian Pierce Benbow. The mission of the Arts & Letters Committee of the Washington DC Alumnae Chapter (WDCAC) is directly aligned with that of the National Commission on Arts & Letters. The WDCAC Arts & Letters Committee strives to boldly advance the black experience by highlighting the artistic contributions of African-American people of the past and present elevating them to public attention through the medium of music, dance, drama, and poetry. The committee promotes worthwhile cultural endeavors and artists through activities and events such as Delta Red Carpet theatre outings, concerts, plays, book clubs, painting, and artists’ showcases.

The major Initiatives of the National Commission on Arts & Letters are Delta Red Carpet (supports films produced and performed by African-Americans featuring positive stories); Deltas See Television (DSTv) which supports African-American network and cable television shows and movies; Music Ministry (a database of professional musicians); Delta Authors on Tour (DAOT); and Pride in our Heritage.

WDCAC is committed to bringing forth those activities and events that affect, positively reflect, or uplift the African-American community.