On Sunday, Clark Atlanta University wrapped it's 2017 homecoming festivities. Among the students, alumni, faculty and staff that gathered to turn up for the epic week of events, there was a group of women celebrating a personal milestone of their own.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc's pledge class of 1987 reunited to commemorate 30 years of sisterhood.
The ladies reunited at their alma mater, shared memories, threw on their red pumps and sat for a “then vs. now” photo shoot – proving once and for all the preservative, crack-proof powers of that magical melanin.
Three full decades after committing themselves to the sisterhood, these women continue to flourish as executives, entrepreneurs, parents, playwrights, and pillars of their communities. We caught up with a few of them to ask what this 30-year milestone has meant to them and what advice they’d give to their younger Delta selves. Here's what they had to say:
Jakki Green, #1 "CAU Homecoming is a soul revival; it serves as a reminder of what and who is important, but the hallmark of celebrating our 30-year sisterhood underscored our bond." -Owner & Co-Founder, The Contructologist GroupMarketing VP, FaceBling, Inc.
Tonyaa Staples, #6 – "CAU’s Homecoming 2017 was just as it was themed: EPIC. It was an opportunity to reconnect with my Delta line sisters to celebrate 30 years of our beloved sisterhood. It was a reminder of the bond that was initiated, the fortitude that was instilled and the love that was instituted. To my younger Delta self, I would say, ‘Don’t ever forget Clark’s motto, 'Find a way or make one”… it’s gonna be essential to your success.'" – Singer/Songwriter
Dr. Annalise Fonza, #7 "Coming back was an opportunity to reaffirm the power of sisterhood, and it brought back many amazing memories." -Consultant, Writer, Educator
Mari K. Bell. #12 – "This year was so special to me. I wasn't prepared for the total uplifting I received. I did a lot of crying this time and I'm thankful for it. I truly love my line sisters, my university, and classmates. To my younger Delta self, I'd tell her to believe in yourself. All those dreams you have can really come true. Just keep pushing. From the wisdom of Clark Atlanta University, "Find A Way or Make One." – Senior Care Consultant and author of "The Quarters"
Tammi Holloway, #15 "This special weekend reminded me that CAU and DST created a conqueror in me and that we must always remember and BELIEVE that no matter what, we are and always will be MORE THAN ENOUGH." – President of Stapleton Develop. Corp., Physicist, Attorney
Dia Myrick-Taylor, #16 – "Coming back allowed me to reconnect with my ‘dreams’ and reflect on how each of us is continuing to ‘find a way or make one’ 30 years later. The bonds and purpose of our sisterhood were strengthened this weekend and I can’t wait until we connect again." – Federal Chief Human Capital Officer/Deputy Ethics Counselor
Rev. Tracey P. Fletcher, #17 – "CAU's homecoming was time to be reminded how important the power of HBCUs in molding young black people in becoming the shining lights in a sometimes dark world, and believe in yourself even when you face different journeys in life that will try to blow out the fire in your life." -Senior Pastor of Amanda Flipper AME Church
We see you ladies…thrive on!
