The Wrath of Redness

Newsletter of the Lambda Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated

Volume 14, Issue 1, September 2007   

 "GET OUT & VOTE"
THE POWER IS IN OUR HANDS

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a significant piece of legislation that guarantees the right to vote to African American citizens. This legislative act prevented mainly southern states from enforcing discriminatory tactics aimed at preventing African Americans fair opportunities to participate in the voting process. As a result of the Act, the national government intervened in areas where African Americans were denied the right to vote.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded by in 1913 by 22 collegiate women exemplifying academic excellence and sisterhood as a catalyst to improve conditions within the black community such as increasing political awareness and involvement.  On March 13, 1913 our 22 founders first act of commitment to public service was demonstrated by participating in the Women’s Suffragist March.   

As a public service organization, Delta Sigma Theta is a strong advocate for political awareness and involvement through encouraging voter registration, education, and mobilization. Although it is important for collegiate students to register to vote it is even more important for collegiate students to exercise their right to vote.  We must be accountable for our futures through learning about the political issues facing our lives and exercising our right to make educated votes positively affecting our future.  It is imperative that all citizens eligible to vote including collegiate students, young adults, and new citizens take that first step to protect your democratic freedom by GETTING OUT TO VOTE!

Some Voting Info!!
How do I register to Vote in Rhode Island?
You can register to vote in Rhode Island by completing a Voter Registration Form which may be obtained at your local Board of Canvassers or the RI Board of Elections. You can pick up the form - or have someone else pick it up for you - at either place or call to request that a form be mailed to you or click here to fill out a request form. Request a Voter Registration Form!  Many agencies which serve the public, such as the Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Human Services, Department of Mental Health etc. also offer registration services to their clients as mandated by the National Voter Registration Act.

Where do I vote?
Every Precinct in the state of Rhode Island serves as a voting location during election time.  There are 565 precincts throughout the state of Rhode Island.

 UPCOMING EVENTS

“GET OUT & VOTE”
Voter Registration Bar-B-Q
Harambee House 1 pm – 5 pm
Brown University
Saturday, September 15, 2007

“SISTAS CAN WE TALK”
Wednesday, September 25, 2007
Brown University
7-9PM

Delta Recipe Corner
Chicken Sosaties
Spiced Skewered Chicken (South Africa)

The chicken needs to be marinated 24-hours before cooking. Serves 4-6

Ingredients
1½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon hot Madras curry powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

Cut the chicken into ¾ inch cubes and place them in a deep bowl. Heat the oil in a reactive saucepan and fry the onions until they are light browned. Add the remaining ingredients and cook for 2 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly t make sure that the sugar has dissolved. Allow the marinade to cool and pour it over the chicken. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 24 hours.

          When ready to grill the chicken pieces, remove them from the marinade and drained them, place tem on skewers, and grill over hot coals or under the broiler for 10 minutes, turning once, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve hot with Apricot Chutney, Lime Atjar, or Sweet and Sour Pears.

Donated by: Soror Marjorie Krakue

Delta Poetry Corner

Long ago and far away
Twenty-two began a brand new day.
They wanted more than just a social life
They desired to be more than just a wife.
These twenty-two had a larger vision
And that soon caused them great division.
Some went left, but most went Right
And strove to reach a higher light.
They wanted to make a better place
And give their children a broader space
To expand their minds and their hearts
And give to the world the best parts
Of being Intelligent, Female, and Black.
These twenty-two started the forward motion
But theirs was just the tip of this Delta notion
They gave the foundation and an example to follow
They made it strong and solid, not hollow.
Their legacy remains as a directional arrow
And the time is now to release the sparrow
To fly free and soar to heights unknown
But she must never travel alone.
Along with her sisters the job gets done.
Along with her SORORS the battle is
Won.
By Soror Valerie L. Thomas

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Brainchild - Josephine Ventura, Fall 1993
                                                 
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