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Chapter History
On December 21, 1943, a new chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was officially established. Beta Pi Sigma, now Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter, was chartered under National President Elsie Austin and Eastern Regional Director Marian Palmer Capps.
Portsmouth Alumnae affirms its commitment to public service through Delta’s Five-Point Program Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement.
B. Lisa Downey-Hood
President
Schwanzetta Williams
1st Vice President
Nakkia
Gray
2nd Vice President
Shavonne Mosley
Recording Secretary
Kimberly Bright
Corresponding Secretary
Tanisha Jacks
Treasurer
Patricia Knight
Financial Secretary
Latrevia Owens
Assistant Treasurer
Bria Williams
Assistant Financial Secretary
economic development
We disseminate information on supporting minority owned businesses & programs and emphasizes personal financial planning & management.
educational development
We conduct programs/projects designed to address the need for excellence in education.
international awareness and involvement
We have been able to broaden our knowledge and understanding of nations other than our and aid in affairs
physical and mental health
We host events to provide the community with health education that target African Americans.
political awareness and involvement
Through Social Action, we focus on issues that greatly impact the African American community
