Arts & Letters

National Arts & Letters Commission

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. launched 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

The Six Triple Eight

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. Now streaming on Netflix!

Beyond the Gates

Beyond the Gates is a groundbreaking CBS daytime soap opera, executive produced by our Soror Sheila Ducksworth. Premiering on February 24, 2025, it follows the prestigious Dupree family, a wealthy Black dynasty living in a gated Maryland community. Beneath their polished image lies a world of secrets and scandals. As the first Black-led daytime soap in over 35 years, it offers a fresh take on Black excellence and family drama. The show airs weekdays at 2 p.m. ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+.

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

The Six Triple Eight

Beyond the Gates

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

The Six Triple Eight

Beyond the Gates

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