DREF is proud to announce the 7th Edition of PHILLIS, the Journal for Research on African American Women, "FROM ACCESS TO ACTION: Amplifying Black Women`s Voices in Health Equity." Dr. Tenesha J. Lewis, Guest Editor of the newly released journal shares, “This PHILLIS issue is a labor of love—honoring Black women’s brilliance, resilience, and healing. These pages spark hope, inspire action, and remind us: our voices and stories are powerful enough to transform the world.” Visit the DREF Booth #732 Hall C, at the 57th Annual DST Convention to get your copy. #DST1913, #DREF, #BlackScholars, #AfricanAmericanWomeninHealth, #HealthEquity,#PHILLIS ...

DREF Sister Scholar, TaKeia Anthony, Ph.D., served as the 2021 Vivian A. Ware Research Fellow to research and document the history of DREF.
Did you Know? Dr. Geraldine Pittman Woods, the 13th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., established DREF in 1967 at the 29th National Convention in Cincinnati, OH. Her Philanthropic vision was to create a vehicle for the Sorority to raise money for research and educational programs and to establish a research center.
The history book titled: "Delta Research and Educational Foundation, 55 years of Black Women’s Intellectualism and Philanthropy 1967-2022" is now available, along with a contribution to DREF. To learn more and get your copy, visit the DREF Exhibit Booth # 732 Hall C during the DST 57th National Convention in Washington, DC, July 9 – 12.
For more information, email: info@deltafoundation.net #DST1913, #DREF, #DREFHistory, #BlackWomensHistory ...

You Can Be a Winner! The DREF Board of Directors invite you to join the Summer Louis Vuitton Raffle! Only 1000 tickets will be sold. Each raffle ticket is $25.00. The more tickets you buy, the better your odds. Your ticket allows the opportunity to win one of two prizes. The first prize is a $2000 Louis Vuitton gift
card. The second-place prize is the crossbody Pochette Félicie purse. Ticket sales end at 5:30 p.m. on 7/11/2025, or when all tickets are sold, whichever occurs first.
The drawing will be held at the 57th Delta Sigma Theta Sorority National Convention in Washington, DC, Plenary VII on 7/11. Follow this link https://go.rallyup.com/dref-mid-year-louis-vuitton-raffle or go directly to the DREF Exhibit booth #732 in Hall C to access the link. Winner need not be present to Win. #DST1913, #DREF, #RallyUpPrize, #CreatingPossibilities, #ImprovingLives ...

You Can Be a Winner! The DREF Board of Directors invite you to join the Summer Louis Vuitton Raffle! Only 1000 tickets will be sold. Each raffle ticket is $25.00. The more tickets you buy, the better your odds. Your ticket allows the opportunity to win one of two prizes. The first prize is a $2000 Louis Vuitton gift
card. The second-place prize is the crossbody Pochette Félicie purse. Ticket sales end at 5:30 p.m. on 7/11/2025, or when all tickets are sold, whichever occurs first.
The drawing will be held at the 57th Delta Sigma Theta Sorority National Convention in Washington, DC, Plenary VII on 7/11. Follow this link https://go.rallyup.com/dref-mid-year-louis-vuitton-raffle or go directly to the DREF Exhibit booth #732 in Hall C to access the link. Winner need not be present to Win. #DST1913, #DREF, #RallyUpPrize, #CreatingPossibilities, #ImprovingLives ...

DREF Sister Scholar, TaKeia Anthony, Ph.D., served as the 2021 Vivian A. Ware Research Fellow to research and document the history of DREF.
Did you Know? Dr. Geraldine Pittman Woods, the 13th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., established DREF in 1967 at the 29th National Convention in Cincinnati, OH. Her Philanthropic vision was to create a vehicle for the Sorority to raise money for research and educational programs and to establish a research center.
The history book titled: "Delta Research and Educational Foundation, 55 years of Black Women’s Intellectualism and Philanthropy 1967-2022" is now available, along with a contribution to DREF. To learn more and get your copy, visit the DREF Exhibit Booth # 732 Hall C during the DST 57th National Convention in Washington, DC, July 9 – 12.
For more information, email: info@deltafoundation.net #DST1913, #DREF, #DREFHistory, #BlackWomensHistory ...

Happy Summer! The DREF National Reading Circle presents the 2025 Summer Reading List. Whether you enjoy your books in hard copy, audio, or on your e-reader here are some options to enhance summer reading for you and your loved ones. Visit https://deltafoundation.net/national-reading-circle/ to access the full list and plan your selections. Enjoy! #DST1913, #DREF, #EveryMonthisBlackHistoryMonth, #ExposeandEducate, #ReadthisSummer, #SisterScholars, #BlackWomenRead ...