11/26/2025
November 15-16, I had the honor of participating in the 85th Anniversary Gala and worship services with the Columbia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Gala imparted expanded wisdom of one of the Chapter's Charter Members and first president, Soror Lt. Colonel Charity Adams-Earley.
Lt. Colonel Adams-Earley led the Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-Black, all-female battalion, in World War II. Her story is depicted onscreen by Kerry Washington, in the Tyler Perry movie - "The Six Triple Eight". What a life and what a legacy...a legacy that also includes her commitment to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., as Columbia Alumnae Chapter's first President. A phenomenal woman leading the way for other phenomenal women, today!
I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, an organization that exemplifies and amplifies my personal commitments to my God, my community, my family, and to myself. I joined Delta 33 years ago, and I have always been proud of my choice and this sisterhood.
To be a part of this 85th Anniversary Gala was an honor for me, as I joined other Gala sponsors - Congressman Jim Clyburn, FedEx, the South Carolina Legislative Black Caucus, and others.
We rounded out our weekend in worship at First Calvary Baptist Church - Rev. Dr. Samuel Lewis and the gracious members of this church warmly welcomed us. I do love a beautiful church!
Special thanks to my guests: my brother Master Chief Joey Bennett, USN Ret., my lovely sister-in-love, Audrey, Petty Officer, Isaac Pryor, USN Ret. and his wife, Marilyn, Elder Sean Cartwright, and his wife, Monique, my dear friend, Mildred Gaines (Monique's mom), Elder Toney Greene (VBM), Fredrick Gregory (VBM), Virginia Suber (VBM), Rev. Simon Buie, Janie Foulks, Harriett Garrett! Thank you for coming!
Finally, a very special shoutout to my dear friend, and Godmother (sometimes) and Sister (all the time), Soror Doris Glymph Greene, you are such a bright light and a constant source of encouragement and support! Every blessing to you for a long life!
Please enjoy this video glimpse of our weekend and another source of godly pride for me. I have so much to be thankful for...my "tribe" is one of those blessings!
Cheers, everyone, and Happy Thanksgiving-
LD