Calling all Youth! Deadline August 15, 2022

Are you looking to enrich your child’s educational and social development? The Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites Knoxville area youth to join our youth programs for the 2022-2023 school year.

  • EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) for boys 11-18 years old.
  • Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy for girls ages 11-14 years old.
  • Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) for girls ages 14-18 years old. 

Space is limited! Interested?

Complete this form by August 15th: Youth Interest Form

Learn more about our youth program opportunities here: dstknoxvillealumnae.com/programs

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for Knoxville Alumnae’s kickoff event, September 11th, 2022 from 3-5pm at Emerald Youth Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex, 1740 Texas Ave.

Thursday, May 5th: EDUCATION MATTERS

Today we are highlighting one of our several educational programs.  The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy celebrates a successful year. Topics the Delta Academy covered this year: 

  • Physical and Mental Health
  • Stock Market & Investments
  • Money Management
  • Self-Care & Self-Esteem
  • Social Action & the Women’s Suffrage Movement
  • Outdoor Careers & Fun in the Sun with Soil Activity

We will resume in-person meetings in the Fall. Field trips, outdoor activities like hiking, guest speakers, community service projects, confidence/self-esteem building activities, and much more.

KAC Educational Programs:

  • Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy: for girls ages 11-14.  
  • Dr. Jeanne Noble Delta GEMS – Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully: for girls aged 14-18.
  • EMBODI – Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence: for boys ages 11-18.

Learn more and apply here: https://dstknoxvillealumnae.com/programs/

Fun in the Sun with Soil

YOU’RE INVITED: The Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites you to join the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy for “Fun in the Sun with Soil” featuring Dr. Sharon Jean-Philippe, Professor of Urban Forestry at the University of Tennessee.We’ll also learn about outdoor careers. We want to instill in our young girls that they can do anything. They must continue to push, dream and strive for their goals. Plus, there will be games and prizes. Please join the fun!

Saturday, April. 9th, 2022
10:30am – 12pm

Via Zoom
For girls ages 11-14

Free Event

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcu2urTgrE9WzZVzgYVgsahhz9SUUh-8j


2021-2022 Delta Excellence in Education Programs: D.E.E.P. Kickoff

Please join us for our virtual D.E.E.P. Kickoff orientation session on Sunday, September 19th, 2021, via Zoom at 3 pm EST. 

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy and Dr. Jeanne Noble Delta G.E.M.S. are free programs that assist young girls, ages 11-18, to prepare for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. EMBODI is our free program for boys, ages 11-18, which stands for Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence.

Currently, we will be holding these sessions virtually!

•Virtual sessions will be held once a month
•Register for the DEEP Kickoff, virtual orientation here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdOGprjgiHtZ6Hdokmy9dKDtUUe4r8GYI – After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.•Ready to be a part of our educational programs? Apply here: https://dstknoxvillealumnaedotcom.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/youth-initiative-parent-guardian-fillable-forms-package.pdf •For questions, please e-mail dstknoxalum@gmail.com

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Drive Thru

Today the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter’s Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy girls picked up their program supplies! We’d love to see all of our girls in person as we enrich and enhance their education. We focus on math, science, and technology, their opportunities to provide service in the form of leadership, but the work must go on virtually! #ServiceInOurHeart#dstknoxville#DST1913#SRDST

2021 Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Registration Open

The Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites you to join the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy! Register now through February 8th, 2021. A virtual orientation will be held January 31, 2021 at 2pm. Register for the orientation here.

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy is a unique program designed for young ladies ages 11-14 years. The Academy’s goals are to enhance or spark interest in math, science, technology, and/or careers where minority women are scarcely represented. Click here to complete the registration forms. Email completed forms to President.dstknoxalum@gmail.com . #dst1913 #SRDST #dstknoxville #ServiceInOurHeart