[Posted Mar. 5, 2008]

Deltas Help In Unveiling New U.S. Postal Stamp for BHM

  Chesapeake, VA –The United States Postal Service’s (USPS) 31st honoree in the Black Heritage Stamp Series was unveiled recently during a special Black History Month Program and Stamp Dedication Ceremony at Indian River Middle School presented by the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.   
   Founded on January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has been providing service and support to local communities, leading the dialogue on public policy issues, supporting quality education, providing scholarships, sponsoring artistic innovation, creating positive opportunities for the development of youth, and producing new projects to stimulate current and future economic growth. 

   With over 950 chapters worldwide, women of Delta Sigma Theta are visible as corporate and civic leaders, celebrated writers, renowned scientists, acclaimed academicians and activists, productive public officials, and proud private citizens.  For more information, visit www.deltasigmatheta.org. 

Unveiling the stamp honoring  Charles Chesnutt, an African-American author and social activist are, pictured (l-r) Delta Academy participant Sacoria Sweat; Mary Williams, president of the Chesapeake-Virginia Beach Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; Hervey Trimyer, Customer Relations Coordinator, USPS: and Delta  Gem participant Sheraine Sweat.

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