Crimson Conversations: Love the Skin You’re In

Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presents:

Crimson Conversations: Love the Skin You’re In featuring Celeste Black 

Saturday, April 23, 2022

10:00 am EST

Zoom

Admission: Free

Celeste Black is the creator and alchemist of a skin and hair company that was born while she was battling stage 3B breast cancer.  Join us to hear about her journey from a cancer survivor to a creator and alchemist of a luxury skin and hair care line.

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdu6vqjopGNWAKRHZ2qu8k7B3AzBuJ28H

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

A Physical & Mental Health Committee Event

The Knoxville Alumnae Chapter was chartered in 1937. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1913 on the campus of Howard University to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy, and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities. Today Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has over 300,000 initiated members and more than 1000 chapters worldwide. The Sorority uses its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement to create its national and local programs.  


May Week 2021 Thursday

Physical & Mental Health

Studies show African American women disproportionately suffer from health conditions associated with low physical activity, including obesity, Type II diabetes, heart disease, and colon cancer. Let’s move!

Here is a KAC workout for all fitness levels. Bookmark it and start your Wellness Journey!

Before you start — you will need a chair and weights of your choice (you can use two water bottles as weights if you don’t have any).


May Week 2021 Monday

Mindfulness Monday

Crimson Conversations: relax, relate, release with mental health and mindfulness tips. Coping skills help you tolerate, minimize, and deal with stressful situations in life. Managing your stress well can help you feel better physically and psychologically and it can impact your ability to perform your best. (Very Well Mind)  


Here is a look at ways to cope with an important reminder from professional counselor, DeShelle Burrowes.


Go Red for Women

Join the women of the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Friday, February 5th, 2021 as we Go Red for Women!

According to the American Heart Association, you can control or treat these heart health risk factors with lifestyle changes and your healthcare provider’s help:

  • High blood pressure
  • Smoking
  • High blood cholesterol
  • Lack of regular activity
  • Obesity or overweight
  • Diabetes

To learn more on how to improve your heart health: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en

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Covid Facts and Misconceptions Webinar

We are excited to partner with our sister-friends of the Nu Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta on this important conversation. See details below.
The Nu Zeta Chapter wants to bring awareness regarding the COVID-19 shot. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Nu Zeta Chapter is collaborating with Upsilon Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi, National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Greater Knoxville Chapter, and the Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to discuss the Facts and Misconceptions. A member of KAC who specializes in healthcare will serve as a panelist on the program as well.
The event is Thursday, February 11th, 2021 at 7 pm for a virtual conversation. RSVP for Zoom Link at NUZETAKNOXVILLE@GMAIL.COM