The Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated proudly announces its yearlong celebration marking 85 years of extraordinary public service, sisterhood, and
Church. Chartered in 1940 as Beta Beta Sigma, Columbia (SC) Alumnae holds the distinction of being the first Divine Nine sorority established in Columbia. At its inaugural meeting, the 14 charter members voted to establish a nursery for military wives and to volunteer at the segregated USO, laying the foundation for a legacy of service that continues today.
At 7 {: } 0 0 \mathrm { p. m. } , the Black-Tie Gala will be held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. The gala
will showcase community programmatic thrusts impacting the Midlands and recognize the Chapter’s long-standing commitment to educational excellence, awarding more than $34,000 in scholarships in 2025 and over $500,000 since its inception.
A key highlight of the evening will be a special tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Charity Edna Adams Earley, the highest-ranking African American female Army officer in World War II and the first president of the Colum-
