In Search of Sisterhood

In Search of Sisterhood
Title In Search of Sisterhood PDF eBook
Author Paula J. Giddings
Publisher Harper Collins
Total Pages 324
Release 2009-10-06
Genre Social Science
ISBN 0061984442

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In Search of Sisterhood is the definitive history of the largest Black women's organization in the United States, and is filled with compelling, fascinating anecdotes told by the Delta Sigma Theta members themselves, illustrated with rare early photographs of the Delta women. This book contains the story of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DST), and details the increasing involvement of Black women in the political, social, and economic affairs of America. Founded at a time when liberal arts education was widely seen as either futile, dangerous, or impractical for Blacks—and especially Black women—DST is, in Giddings's words, a "compelling reflection of Black women's aspirations for themselves and for society." Giddings notes that unlike other organizations with racial goals, Delta Sigma Theta was created to change and benefit individuals rather than society. As a sorority, it was formed to bring women together as sisters, but at the same time to address the divisive, often class-related issues confronting Black women in our society. There is, in Giddings's eyes, a tension between these goals that makes Delta Sigma Theta a fascinating microcosm of the struggles of Black women and their organizations. DST members have included Mary McLeod Bethune, Mary Church Terrell, Margaret Murray Washington, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, and, on the cultural side, Leontyne Price, Lena Horne, Ruby Dee, Judith Jamison, and Roberta Flack.

In Search of Sisterhood

In Search of Sisterhood
Title In Search of Sisterhood PDF eBook
Author Paula J. Giddings
Publisher Harper Collins
Total Pages 324
Release 2007-02-27
Genre Social Science
ISBN 0688135099

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This history of the largest block women's organization in the United States is not only the story of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (DST), but also tells of the increasing involvement of black women in the political, social, and economic affairs of America. Founded at a time when liberal arts education was widely seen as either futile, dangerous, or impractical for blacks, especially women, DST is, in Giddings's words, a "compelling reflection of block women's aspirations for themselves and for society." Giddings notes that unlike other organizations with racial goals, Delta Sigma Theta was created to change and benefit individuals rather than society. As a sorority, it was formed to bring women together as sisters, but at the some time to address the divisive, often class-related issues confronting black women in our society. There is, in Giddings's eyes, a tension between these goals that makes Delta Sigma Theta a fascinating microcosm of the struggles of black women and their organizations. DST members have included Mary McLeod Bethune, Mary Church Terrell, Margaret Murray Washington, Shirley Chisholm, Barbara Jordan, and, on the cultural side, Leontyne Price, Lena Horne, Ruby Dee, Judith Jamison, and Roberta Flack. In Search of Sisterhood is full of compelling, fascinating anecdotes told by the Deltas themselves, and illustrated with rare early photographs of the Delta women.

In Search of Sisterhood

In Search of Sisterhood
Title In Search of Sisterhood PDF eBook
Author Paula Giddings
Publisher William Morrow & Company
Total Pages 336
Release 1988
Genre Education
ISBN 9780688057756

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Traces the history of Delta Sigma Theta, a Black sorority and assesses its role helping Black professional women

Occasions to Savor

Occasions to Savor
Title Occasions to Savor PDF eBook
Author Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Publisher Putnam Adult
Total Pages 308
Release 2004
Genre Cooking
ISBN 9780399152030

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Lavishly illustrated, this book features more than 250 recipes compiled from members of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority, plus entertaining tips and suggested menus for specific occasions, including bridal and baby showers, book club meetings, after-theater dinners, backyard barbecues, and Christmas dinners.

The Sisterhood

The Sisterhood
Title The Sisterhood PDF eBook
Author A.J. Grainger
Publisher Simon and Schuster
Total Pages 304
Release 2019-02-12
Genre Young Adult Fiction
ISBN 1481429086

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“Moody and atmospheric.” —Booklist Sixteen-year-old Lil stumbles across a dangerous secret while searching for her missing sister in this gripping thriller that’s perfect for fans of Karen McManus and A.S. King. Sixteen-year-old Lil’s heart was broken when her sister Mella disappeared. There’s been no trace or sighting of her since she vanished, so when Lil sees a girl lying in the road near her house she thinks for a heart-stopping moment that it’s Mella. The girl is injured and disoriented and Lil has no choice but to take her home, even though she knows something’s not right. The girl claims she’s from a peaceful community called The Sisterhood of the Light, but why then does she have strange marks down her arms, and what—or who—is she running from?

Operation Sisterhood

Operation Sisterhood
Title Operation Sisterhood PDF eBook
Author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Publisher Crown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages 321
Release 2022-01-04
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0593379896

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Fans of the Netflix reboot of The Babysitters Club will delight as four new sisters band together in the heart of New York City. Discover this jubilant novel about the difficulties of change, the loyalty of sisters, and the love of family from a prolific award-winning author. "[A] jubilant middle grade novel." -The New York Times Bo and her mom always had their own rhythm. But ever since they moved to Harlem, Bo’s world has fallen out of sync. She and Mum are now living with Mum’s boyfriend Bill, his daughter Sunday, the twins, Lili and Lee, the twins' parents…along with a dog, two cats, a bearded dragon, a turtle, and chickens. All in one brownstone! With so many people squished together, Bo isn’t so sure there is room for her. Set against the bursting energy of a New York City summer, award-winning author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich delivers a joyful novel about a new family that hits all the right notes! “This ode to Black girlhood and the communities that serve them offers humor, tenderness, and charm.” –Renée Watson, New York Times bestselling author “A beautiful, rich, and deeply comforting story about family and the powerful choice to live with joy, Operation Sisterhood is a book to savor.” –Rebecca Stead, New York Times bestselling author “Operation Sisterhoodbubbles over with humor, heart, and big-blended-family enthusiasm --a joyful love letter to Black girls, New YorkCity, and the transformative power of sisterhood.” –Kate Messner, author of Chirpand Breakout

The Superpower Sisterhood

The Superpower Sisterhood
Title The Superpower Sisterhood PDF eBook
Author Jenna Bush Hager
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages 40
Release 2022-04-19
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0759554420

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Sisters aren’t just super, they’re superheroes in this celebration of friendship and sisterhood by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush. Emma has been lonely all her life growing up in a neighborhood with no other kids—until the day two sets of sisters move to her street! The girls immediately form a club, only to discover that something mysterious is going on. They’ve each always had special talents, but when they work together, it's almost like their skills become...superpowers. Now the sisterhood is ready to help their neighborhood thrive, as long as they can keep the spooky Ms. Wigglestoot from discovering their secret. Or maybe there’s a way these super sisters can help their archnemesis too.... From former first daughters Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, authors of the #1 New York Times bestselling Sisters First, The Superpower Sisterhood makes it clear that with sisters by your side, life is pretty exciting. And anything is possible!