Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Phi Alpha to hold political forum to empower women

Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Phi Alpha to hold political forum to empower women

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., South Broward Alumnae Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Beta Beta Lambda Alumni Chapter, sponsor and invite the public to an insightful political forum, Women Empowering Women, on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. at the Miramar Commission Chambers, 2300 Civic Center Place in Miramar. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a welcome reception, followed by the panel discussion at 7 p.m.

Hosted by Miramar City Commissioner Wayne Messam, attendees will have an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of Broward County Mayor Barbara Sharief, Dr. Brenda Snipes (Supervisor of Elections), Felicia Brunson Vice-Mayor of West Park, Miramar City Commissioner Alexandra Davis, Reeta Mills (Candidate for City Commissioner of West Park) and District 1 School Board Member Ann Murray.

At a critical time in the election cycle, this panel discussion is designed to highlight the issues important to constituents, particularly women. Seating is limited and individuals can find out more information and register to attend on Eventbrite by visiting the Events page at www.dstsouthbroward.org or calling (954) 303-3585. This is a free, non-partisan event.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 250,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 1000 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea.            The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement.