DREF recognizes July 24 as International Self-Care Day! This annual celebration is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of self-care around the globe, promote self-care in your organizations or communities, and of course, take good care of yourself, as well.
Although self-care has become a widely used (and let’s be honest, misused) vocabulary word, it has meaningful roots in the 1950s Civil Rights Movement, as Black activists and organizers integrated the term into their movements.
As we acknowledge the history of self-care, we can also see what it has become: A personal practice for everyone to proactively prioritize their minds, bodies, and spirits in the ways that serve them best. #DST1913,#DREF, #Blackwomenshealth, #SelfCareMatters, #MentalHealthAwareness, #MindBodySpirit, #PrioritizeYourself, #InternationalSelfCareDay

And what better excuse for prioritizing ourselves than International Self-Care Day? Read on for some more information about this global holiday and some ideas for how you can best honor and care for yourself, too. ...

Angela Jones Hackley`s career has been defined by her ability to guide organizations through critical periods of transition and growth. As an experienced interim and executive leader, she does more than maintain stability during times of uncertainty—she assesses organizational strengths and challenges, strengthens operations, builds effective systems, fosters productive relationships, and enhances governance practices.
Her leadership experience spans some of the region’s most respected nonprofit organizations, including Covenant House Greater Washington, the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, The Wayfinder Foundation, and the DC Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation. Angela has helped each of these organizations achieve measurable growth, strengthen institutional capacity, and deepen their impact. In every role, she has remained steadfast in protecting what matters most: the people served and the mission that drives the work.
Angela holds a Master of Planning with an emphasis on urban and community planning and policy, and a Bachelor of Arts, both from the University of Virginia. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Leadership Development from Johns Hopkins University. She is an active member of the Loudoun County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, a charter member of the Loudoun County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and charter member of the Magnum Opus Chapter of the Society, Incorporated, a member of the Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2000, and a member of the Association of Black Foundation Executives.
Please join us in welcoming Angela Jones Hackley to the DREF family. We look forward to the leadership, insight, and experience she will bring as we continue to advance DREF’s mission and expand our impact. #DST1913,#DREF, #CommunityImpact #ServantLeadership #MissionDriven #DeltaSigmaTheta ...

Are you living in a place experiencing record high temperatures? What better way to avoid the heat than having a cool beverage and getting lost in a great book. The DREF Sister Scholars Advisory Council’s National Reading Circle encourages all to check out the 2026 Summer Reading List. It`s curated for your education and pleasure. Take some time this summer to access one or more of these great reads. Enjoy! Visit: https://deltafoundation.net/national-reading-circle/ to make your selection(s). #DST1913, #DREF, #DREFSisterScholars, #SummerReading2026, #HeatwaveReading, #BookLovers #NationalReadingCircle ...

DREF recognizes World Day for International Justice! Today, let’s celebrate the unwavering spirit of justice and equality for all. Together, we can shine a light on global issues and uplift those in need. DREF, under the auspices of its Center for Research on African American Women (the Center), established the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Social Justice Institute in 2009 in honor of the late Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-Ohio). The overall goal of the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Institute for Social Justice (STJ Institute) is to prepare women of color for leadership roles that impact public policy and social conditions on the local, regional, national, and globally. To learn more visit https://deltafoundation.net/stj-institute-for-social-justice . Thank You! #DST1913,#DREF, #InternationalJustice, #UnityInDiversity, #WomenOfColorLeadership, #StephanieTubbsJones #GlobalJustice,#SocialChange ...

Happy Social Media Giving Day! 🌟 Today, let’s come together to spread joy and kindness. Join the celebration by sharing your favorite charitable causes, uplifting stories, or even a simple act of kindness. The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is a public charity supporting scholastic achievement, public service programs, and research initiatives focused upon African American women. We are Aligning Advocacy with Action by Creating Possibilities and Improving Lives . To learn more about DREF visit: www.deltafoundation.net. Together, we can make a difference! #DST1913, #DREF, #CreatingPossibilities, #GivingDay2026, #SpreadJoy, #ImprovingLives #AfricanAmericanWomen ...