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Byron Holly2026-03-22 23:05:572026-03-22 23:06:41Empowering Health Equity Advocacy Webinar. Register Today!Latest News & Events
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Byron Holly2026-03-22 21:11:152026-03-22 21:26:11DREF launches the 2026 research report
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Byron Holly2026-03-20 19:53:122026-03-22 21:34:2716th Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones Social Justice Forum
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Byron Holly2026-02-22 17:16:362026-02-22 17:44:30Donor Accountant Position
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Byron Holly2026-02-05 17:46:152026-02-22 17:07:59Career Opportunity – Executive Director position
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Byron Holly2026-01-31 21:01:472026-03-22 21:33:50DREF and Alzheimer’s Association Partnership Webinar SeriesFollow Us
Continuing to recognize Jazz Appreciation Month we celebrate Ledisi (Ledisi Young): Grammy-nominated jazz and R&B vocalist and songwriter. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Ledisi is just on of the many trailblazing artists who excels in her fields while upholding the sorority`s values. #DST1913, #DREF, #Ledisi #JazzAppreciationMonth #JazzVocalist #WomenInMusic #MusicAndCulture #TrailblazingArtists
DREF`s Celebration of National Poetry Month continues with the following poem by the legendary Gwendolyn Brooks entitled "To Black Women"
Sisters,
where there is cold silence
no hallelujahs, no hurrahs at all, no handshakes,
no neon red or blue, no smiling faces prevail.
Prevail across the editors of the world
who are obsessed, self-honeying and self-crowned
in the seduced arena.
It has been a hard trudge, with fainting, bandaging and death.
There have been startling confrontations.
There have been tramplings.
Tramplings of monarchs and of other men.
But there remain large countries in your eyes.
Shrewd sun.
The civil balance.
The listening secrets.
And you create and train your flowers still.
#DST2026, #DREF, #NationalPoetryMonth, #BlackWomenPoets, #CelebratePoetry #GwendolynBrooks ,#WomenInPoetry
Today is World Health Day! Let’s celebrate the gift of good health but also be reminded that health disparities impacting the African American community are staggering. DREF`s Sister Scholars Advisory Council has conducted critical research on ways to achieve health equity specifically: Accessing healthcare services, and improving mental health outcomes. The report entitled "From Disparity to Equity: A Roadmap for Closing Black Healthcare Gaps" is available. Please visit https://deltafoundation.net/disparitytoequity/ to access the report and additional resources. Let`s work to improve health outcomes. Share your favorite healthy recipes, self-care rituals, or wellness tips with friends and family. Together, let’s inspire each other on this journey to a happier, healthier life! #DST1913, #DREF, #AfricanAmericanHealth, #MentalHealthMatters, #HealthDisparities, #CommunityWellness ,#WorldHealthDay, #AfricanAmericanWomensHealth
April is Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), an annual, month-long celebration created in 2001 by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to honor the extraordinary heritage, history, and culture of jazz. Celebrated throughout the U.S. and abroad, JAM features concerts, education, and spotlighting legends in jazz. This year a few jazz legends are being recognized by DREF for their 1926-2026 centennial namely John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Heath, Melba Liston, Randy Weston, and more. Look them up! The music lives on. Attend a concert or jazz festival this Spring and Summer. Msny are free! Who are some of your favorite jazz legends? Share their name(s) in the comments. #DST1913, #DREF, #JazzAppreciationMonth, #JazzLegends, #JazzCulture, #JazzCentennial, #JohnColtrane #MilesDavis, #MelbaListon, #RandyWeston, #JazzHistory.
THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS PASSED! Thank you for applying, sharing, and expressing interest in the 2026-2027 Scholarship Opportunities. DREF will be seeking applicants to award scholarships to students entering college or continuing their academic programs for the 2027-2028 cycle, in NOVEMBER 2026. Students must meet both academic and community service requirements. Learn more about the upcoming application guidelines by visiting the following link. https://deltafoundation.net/scholarship-internship-opportunities/ #DST1913, #DREF, #Scholarships, #StudentSuccess
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE HAS PASSED! The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) 2026-2027 Community Empowerment Grant Applications are no longer available to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chapters for programs that empower African American women and their families through economic uplift. The 2027-2028 application period will open in November 2026. Please visit https://deltafoundation.net/community-empowerment-grantmaking-program/ to learn more. #DST1913, #DREF, #CommunityEmpowerment, #GrantOpportunities,#CreatingPossibilites, #ImproveLives.
“Research Matters: Creating Possibilities to Achieve Health and Wellness for All of Us” focuses on outreach and education to African Americans about the significant role biomedical research plays in addressing health disparities.
As we continue to explore health equity issues, DREF is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association. The three planned webinars are designed to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.
DREF awards scholarships and internship opportunities to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. Students must meet both academic and community service requirements.
The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) supports DST Chapters, Individuals and Families by providing a comprehensive Financial Health & Wellness Webinar Series.
Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF)
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. established the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) as a public charity supporting scholastic achievement, public service programs, and research initiatives focused upon African American women.
VISION The DREF vision is to Create Possibilities and Improve Lives.
MISSION The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) identifies issues affecting Black women, their families, and communities of the African Diaspora globally, and creates solutions through research, programming, and funding in support of charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and other collaborative organizations.
