Arts & Letters

National Arts & Letters Commission

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. lauched the National Arts and Letters Commission on September 24, 1973, under the presidency of 15th National President Lillian Pierce Benbow. Dr. Jeanne L. Noble, 12th National President (1958-63) and university professor, was named chair of the commission and co-chaired by notable Deltas Leontyne Price and Lena Horne. The National Commission of Arts and Letters seeks to boldly advance the Black experience, highlighting the artistic contributions of African American people of the past and present and elevating them to public attention with particular emphasis on the positive roles of Black women.

Since 1973, the Tempe Alumnae Chapter has amplified arts and culture in our community by hosting events such as the Peppermint Cabaret and the Ebony Art show. Aligned with the National Arts and Letters Commission, the Tempe Alumnae Chapter continues to honor the artistic expressions made by Black people to American society.

Our goals include:

Expanding the awareness, appreciation and significance of Black Culture in our community; and
Increasing access to and promoting positive culturally relevant content in the community and within our sisterhood.

Arts and Letters encompasses the following genres:

Visual Arts: Photography, painting, sculpting, etc.
Literary Arts: Poetry, novels, short stories, etc.
Performing Arts: Dance, theater, music, opera, etc.
Cinematic Arts: Films, documentaries, animation, etc.
Digital Arts: Video

Albany Road - A Christine Swanson Film

Severe weather forces a New York executive to share a rental car with her former nemesis, her ex-fiancé’s mother, only to discover the mother is hiding a major secret. In theaters now. Starring Soror Renee Elise Goldsberry

The Six Triple Eight

In theaters on December 6th and streaming on Netflix December 20th, written and directed by Tyler Perry, The Six Triple Eight tells the inspiring true story of the incredible and brave women of the first and only Women’s Army Corp Unit of Color to be stationed overseas in World War II. Soror Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley served as the highest-ranking Black woman officer during World War II. She has since paved the way for other Black women in the military.

Black Theatre Troupe - Black Nativity

Join the Black Theatre Troupe for their 55th Season. This season’s remaining performances include Black Nativity (December 6 - 15, 2024), The African Company Presents Richard III (February 7 - 23, 2025), and Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill (March 28 - April 13, 2025). For more information or to purchase tickets, visit Black Theatre Troupe's website.

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Arts & Letters: Appreciation of Our Culture

National Arts & Letters Commission

Tempe Alumnae's Commitment to the Arts

Our goals include:

Arts and Letters encompasses the following genres:

Awards and Recognitions

Supporting Deltas in the Arts

Albany Road - A Christine Swanson Film

The Six Triple Eight

Black Theatre Troupe - Black Nativity

Arts & Letters: Appreciation of Our Culture

National Arts & Letters Commission

Tempe Alumnae's Commitment to the Arts

Our goals include:

Arts and Letters encompasses the following genres:

Awards and Recognitions

Supporting Deltas in the Arts

Albany Road - A Christine Swanson Film

The Six Triple Eight

Black Theatre Troupe - Black Nativity

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