  Obama created Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) through a 2012 executive order. This program allowed hundreds of thousands young and motivated people that were brought to the U.S. illegally as children to stay educated and to continue to carry on their dreams in America. The average DREAMer arrived to the U.S. at the age of 6. DREAMers are your friends, neighbors, your coworkers, your classmates; who work hard, pay taxes and go to school to become the leaders for tomorrow. Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. is supportive of DACA and stands alongside #DREAMers To learn more about how you can unite your voice to action. Visit https://dreamers.fwd.us #DKDForDACA #HereToStay  For DACA Renewals, Please visit:
https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/consideration-deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-process/renew-your-daca   Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. wishes to express its concern for all those directly affected by the catastrophic events unfolding in Southeastern Texas, and the hope that they find shelter from this disastrous storm as soon as possible.
We understand that the devastation brought about by Hurricane Harvey has also dealt a personal blow to our own Sisters and members of the Greek community who have relatives and friends living in and around the Houston area. While the process of rebuilding the communities hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey will, in all likelihood, last years and require extended support, we have compiled a list of organizations for those wishing to make immediate donations in the wake of this national disaster. You can click the following link titles for more information: Americares: An organization providing emergency medical supplies and other basic resources to first responders and those in need. Local food banks: Houston Food Bank, Galveston County Food Bank, Corpus Christi Food Bank, and South East Texas Food Bank. Greater Houston Community Fund: A broad-based relief fund established by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. SPCA of Texas: The group helping to care for and shelter pets Additional organizations recommended by Charity Navigator Sincerely, Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.   We, the Sisters of Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc., continue to have an obligation to speak up about injustices we can address. The hateful and terroristic march that took place by white supremacists, nazis, and confederates, in Charlottesville, VA at the University of Virginia as well as the disgraceful pardon of Joe Arpaio, the controversial former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, who is also a persistent and legendary violator of the legal and constitutional rights of Latino visitors, residents and citizens, is one of many ways white supremacy continues to manifest in the United States. This is not a new movement. As an organization based in the United States, we have seen with the turn of tide the lasting effects of white supremacy, racial discrimination, and nativism. United States history, while built on the backs of people of color and immigrants, is also strongly entrenched in white supremacy. This hatred, prejudice, racism, discrimination affects all Americans. Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. will not continue to be complicit in furthering this hateful ideology. As a Greek Organization with cultural roots, our platform is founded on civic engagement with issues that affect our society and those within our reach to make a difference. Organizations like ours were founded to provide a voice for those marginalized within the higher education environment as well as the circles we continue to maintain a presence in, beyond the collegiate experience. Being from South Asian roots, we are aware of racial issues present within our own identities that provide obstacles in the United States. A majority of our membership consists of South Asian women who face cultural, religious, and societal barriers in their everyday lives. The model minority myth continues to pressure Asians and other People of Color to maintain a stereotypical image that continues to bring People of Color collectively down. The rampant anti-blackness that is present in Asian and South-Asian culture, stemming from colonialist attitudes that our families have passed down for generations, lingers. These attitudes are the result of white supremacy from colonialism. We cannot afford to allow these white supremacist attitudes penetrate and threaten us, and our black and brown brothers and sisters. No longer will we ignore or pretend like it is normal, and no longer will we make excuses. These dangerous attitudes contribute to a complacency that we can no longer afford to partake in, as white supremacy becomes emboldened with the climate of the country; As hard-working immigrants are unfairly deported left and right under the backwards policies that reinforce white supremacy, nativism, and xenophobia; As our black and brown brothers and sisters are continually oppressed, marginalized, treated like criminals and continually denied equal opportunities; As peaceful and beautiful religions as Islam and Judaism are continually disparaged. All of the above identities make America what it is; a diverse, strong, and resilient country. Being from cultural backgrounds from across the world, we are fully aware of the anti-blackness and racist attitudes that are prevalent across the world, not just in this country, and permeate cultures, societies and attitudes to this day. Our commitment to saying we will fight white supremacy requires us to educate our families, friends, and acquaintances to know better, and to do better. We ask that our members, friends, and families be active and vocal in denouncing white supremacy. Here are some actions you can take:
  We are pleased to announce an exciting, unprecedented collaboration between two organizations. For the first time in history, Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity and Delta Kappa Delta Sorority will be hosting a joint National Convention! This is the first time any two South Asian Interest Greek-letter organizations have collaborated in this way, and we are excited to see the interfraternal relationships between our organizations grow.
In hosting a joint National Convention, our hope is to be able to provide a more valuable and enriching experience for actives and alumni, of both organizations, through shared resources and programming. We cannot wait to connect with everyone in Philadelphia, July 13th - July 16th for DELTACON 2017!  Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. is proud to officially announce our newest colonies at University of Illinois at Chicago and University of Massachusetts at Amherst and most recently Univeristy of Washington at Seattle. These girls have spent the past year to bring Delta Kappa Delta to their schools and have worked a countless amount of hours working towards this wonderful achievement. National Board is extremely proud of each sister at both of these colonies for all their hard work and dedication into expanding our sisterhood. Congratulations to these wonderful ladies and welcome to the sisterhood! Sincerely, Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.  We, the Sisters of Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc., have an obligation to speak up about injustices we can address. We can not be silent any longer, and today, we loudly say, BLACK LIVES MATTER. As a Greek Organization with cultural roots, our platform is founded on civic engagement with issues that affect our society and those within our reach to make a difference. Organizations like ours were founded to provide a voice for those marginalized within the higher education environment as well as the circles we continue to maintain a presence in, beyond the collegiate experience. As a result, we cannot ignore the injustices that face our Black sisters and brothers in this country and world systematically, institutionally, and frequently. Being from South Asian roots, we are aware of racial issues present within our own identities that provide obstacles in the United States. A majority of our membership consists of South Asian women who face cultural, religious, and societal barriers in their everyday lives. The model minority myth continues to pressure Asians and other People of Color to maintain a stereotypical image that continues to bring us collectively down. The rampant anti-blackness that is present in Asian and South-Asian culture, stemming from colonialist attitudes that our families have passed down for generations, lingers. And in response to that, we say no more. No longer will we ignore or pretend like it is normal, and no longer will we make excuses. These dangerous attitudes contribute to a complacency that we can no longer afford to partake in, as Black citizens of America are unfairly treated under the eyes of the law and under the eyes of the country. Being from cultural backgrounds from across the world, we are fully aware of the anti-blackness that is prevalent across the world, not just in this country, and permeates cultures, societies and attitudes to this day. Our commitment to saying, “Black Lives Matter” comes with a larger commitment to address and eliminate anti-blackness attitudes within our communities, and to educate our families, friends, and acquaintances to know better, and to do better. Delta Kappa Delta commits itself to the betterment of the community through humanitarian services, and we cannot by-pass a societal issue that continues to oppress, disregard, and harms Black women, men, and children in this country. Delta Kappa Delta operates on five values that define our organization; Service, Sisterhood, Education, Culture, and Indomitable Spirit. These five values also reinforce our obligation to this movement, and urge us to take action on this issue through multiple avenues. Police brutality is a serious issue that we can demand stronger accountability for, but there are other ways we can also effectuate change, whether it be through voting, donating to victims’ families, signing petitions, organizing to demand government transparency, and/or educating yourselves and others on racial inequality in the U.S. and the effects of it. While this list includes a lot of options to taking the first steps, it is definitely not exhaustive of the remedies we can take to combat the issues surrounding racial injustice in the United States. You can Donate, Educate, Collaborate, Empower to make a difference. Educate yourselves and others by reading more on the issue: blacklivesmatter.com Empower by passing this message along: BLACK LIVES MATTER. We encourage all of our members, chapters, colonies, entities, and affiliates to educate themselves about the systematic, structural, and institutional racism present throughout our communities, and to take action to correct these actions. We encourage you to say, and to show that Black Lives Matter. Sincerely, Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc.  For those who may not be familiar with Omran: Omran Daqneesh is boy of only 5 years, who was rescued after an airstrike in the Syrian city of Aleppo. Within hours, a photo of his dust- and blood-covered face captured the world's attention. And in this way, Omran became a symbol of Aleppo's suffering and war's horrors. Delta Kappa Delta's social media initiative is driven by the #BubblesForOmran social media campaign in which participants are challenged to blow bubbles for support and to raise awareness. The hope is that this visual and these bubbles call more attention to the crisis in Syria and one day show the People of Syria that the world actually does care. That the inaction of political governing bodies does not define the support the general population has for them. That the People expect our leaders to act in Syria. That the past 5 years have not gone unnoticed by the citizens of the world. What I love most about the #BubblesforOmran challenge is the opportunity it offers for us all to nationally stand up for such an important cause. In addition, Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the founder of the #BubblesforOmran challenge to put on a side event supported by and during the United Nations 71st General Assembly! This event will take place Saturday, September 24, from 12PM-3PM in Washington Square Park. We have the support of the sisters of NYU colony at this event but if any alumni/ sisters are in town, please do stop by and support! At at the event, we plan to have a table of bubble bottles so people who are passing by can blow bubbles on the spot and post to social media outlets. It's a simple idea with the intention of showing we care about the Crisis in Syria. Sincerely, Delta Kappa Delta Sorority, Inc. |
