Winona Cargile Alexander, whose maiden name was Winona Lucile Cargile, was born in Columbus, GA in the parsonage of Saint John AME Church. She was one of the 22 Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. In 2018 a historical marker was dedicated in her honor by the Historic Chattahoochee Commission and the three sister chapter of Theta Phi (Columbus State University), Columbus (GA) Alumnae Chapter, and Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae. The marker is located at 1516 Fifth Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901.
The Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the Helping Families Initiative through the Russell County District Attorney’s Office, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Good Health Wins, is hosting “Invisible Wounds of Youth: When Trauma Lingers,” on Saturday, May 11, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET, at South Girard School, 521 Fontaine Rd., in Phenix City, AL, 36869. The event is geared toward middle and high school children and their caregivers.
On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded. Known for sisterhood, service, scholarship, and social action, the legacy continues through over 1,000 chapters located worldwide. It is with great pleasure that the three sister chapters in Columbus, GA extend this community invitation to join us for our joint Founders Day Celebration, Saturday, January 11, 2025, 11:00am-1:00p.m. EST at Green Island Country Club.
In preparation for “The Invisible Wounds of Youth: When Trauma Lingers,” Dr. Dolores Tarver, Licensed Psychologist and Second Vice President of the Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter and Dr. Brett Murphy-Dawson, Psychiatrist and Trauma Informed Specialist, joined Macy Woodworth on the noonday segment of WTVM.
Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:30 AM EST, 80 Warrior Way, Seale, AL, 36875, the Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter in partnership with the Russell County Middle School is dedicating a room for students to utilize as a resource for their physical and mental well-being. Period poverty continues to be an on-going challenge in communities with the rising cost of menstrual hygiene products which can pose an economic barrier to families who are struggling to meet their basic needs. Lack of essential menstrual hygiene products can also affect self-worth, self-esteem, and self-competence. Because menstrual cycles can still be unpredictable and not fully understood by middle school students, they are also more likely to experience an incident in which their clothes get soiled at school which can lead to shame and embarrassment. The “Because Period” Hygiene Closet serves as a means for girls to discreetly retrieve needed menstrual hygiene products including pads, tampons, and undergarments to ensure they can maintain their menstrual health by not wearing soiled clothing or hygiene products. Additionally, the Peace Place serves as a secluded sanctuary where all students can go for meditation, calming, mindfulness, and reflection. The Peace Place is designed to help students de-escalate, practice emotional regulation, and effectively problem solve in a reduced stimulus space which can decrease behavior incidents in the classroom.
Annie Lucille Greene, Georgia native, painter, craftswoman, and retired educator, is best known for her yarn paintings. Her very recognizable style is distinguished by the use of colorful knitting yarns outlined in black embroidery thread. Her paintings frequently reflect culturally and socially relevant images of her life as an African American in the rural South. She is a charter member of the Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter. January 29-30, 2020, CMAC collaborated with Soror Annie Green, to provide programming as a component of the Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae 50th Charter Anniversary. CMAC in conjunction with community partner in education Park Elementary School created activities to assist the school in meeting requirements for their science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) certification.
December 1st is World AIDS Day and a reminder to be “steadfast in our commitment to prevent new HIV infections and provide essential services to all people who live with HIV/AIDS.” We recognize that access to culturally responsive and relevant care is a human right and that ending AIDS means ensuring sustainable healthcare, education, preventive measures, and eradicating stigma. Join the Columbus Alumnae Chapter, Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter, and Theta Phi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Saturday, December 7th for educational resources, HIV testing, and some good cardio to start your day.
During the Southern Region Georgia State Cluster, Friday, February 7-9, 2025 in Macon, GA, the Columbus Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter was awarded the Highest of Five in the programmatic thrust of Physical and Mental Health for the program "The Invisible Wounds of Youth: When Trauma Lingers."