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Which of the following are part of the 5 Point Programmatic Thrusts? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are part of the 5 Point Programmatic Thrusts? (Select all that apply)
What is the focus of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy?
What is the focus of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy?
STEM, Self-Esteem, and Leadership
What age group does the Delta GEMs program target?
What age group does the Delta GEMs program target?
Ages 14-18
Which program assists participants in achieving financial freedom?
Which program assists participants in achieving financial freedom?
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What services does the Mary of Sick Mission Hospital provide?
What services does the Mary of Sick Mission Hospital provide?
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Delta Days was instituted in 1990.
Delta Days was instituted in 1990.
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Which issues are addressed by the Social Action initiative of the Delta organization? (Select all that apply)
Which issues are addressed by the Social Action initiative of the Delta organization? (Select all that apply)
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What is the focus of the program titled 'The Total Woman'?
What is the focus of the program titled 'The Total Woman'?
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Study Notes
5 Point Programmatic Thrusts
- Focus areas: Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Political Awareness and Involvement, Physical/Mental Health.
Educational Development
- Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy: Established in 1996 for girls aged 11-14, aiming to prepare them for modern challenges with a focus on STEM, leadership, and self-esteem.
- Delta GEMs program supports at-risk African American girls aged 14-18, promoting academic excellence and leadership skills to improve future prospects.
- EMBODI program empowers young black males by developing self-efficacy, emphasizing STEM education and college readiness.
Economic Development
- Financial Fortitude program aids participants in achieving financial independence through goal setting and actionable plans.
- Key focus areas include debt management, budgeting, and pathways to home ownership.
International Awareness and Involvement
- Mary of Sick Mission Hospital: The first hospital in Kenya post-independence, providing crucial prenatal and postnatal care for women.
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. established an elementary school in Haiti in 2013 to ensure quality education for children.
- Delta House, created in 2002, serves as a home for orphans affected by HIV/AIDS.
Political Awareness and Involvement
- Delta Days (DC), initiated in 1989, aims to enhance policy-making involvement in the African American community; includes participation in Town Hall meetings and legislative sessions.
- Delta Days at the United Nations occur annually, focusing on issues affecting women and children.
- Social action initiatives raise awareness on critical issues such as police and racial profiling, voter suppression, gender equality, and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Physical/Mental Health
- Programs targeted at enhancing women's emotional well-being, including the "Total Woman" initiative which encompasses mind, body, and spirit.
- Specific programs such as Healthy Lifestyle: Catching, Conquering and Coping, and My Cry in the Dark address mental health concerns.
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Explore key concepts related to the 5 Point Programmatic Thrusts, including Educational and Economic Development, as well as International and Political Awareness. This quiz highlights initiatives like the Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy and aims to enhance understanding of these important educational frameworks.
