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Appreciation is extended to all who attended the self-care workshop presented as a part of the Professional Development Series for Educators sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Weekend. The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.(DST) presented the workshop “Pouring from a Full Pitcher—Self-Care: Mind, Body, and Spirit” on September 15. As indicated during the workshop, a resource list to support your efforts in achieving health and wellness is provided on the DREF website…here’s to filling your pitcher with self-care. Click on the subject line for the Resource List

DREF awards scholarships and internships to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. Students must meet both academic and community service requirements. Learn about application guidelines and submission date.

In the 2019-20 edition of PHILLIS: The Journal for Research on African American Women, DREF revisits the theme- “The African American Woman and Poverty: The Intersectionality of Economics, Education, and Health.” More than a decade ago, DREF initially addressed the topic: “The Impact of Poverty and Race on African American Women” in its scholarly publication.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 is “Educators Unite Day” all over the country. It is a time for every community to celebrate teachers as change agents along with parents and other education supporters who motivate students to learn and achieve. Order your tee shirt before Monday, April 27.

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is Standing Firm for Clean Hands. We are asking YOU to join us. The COVID-19 pandemic inspired the launch of the DREF Clean Hands Campaign. Our goal is to help African American women, their families, and the most vulnerable people in our communities to stay safe and protected.

The National Reading Circle sponsored by DREF returned to active status earlier this year, engaging a national audience to read the highly acclaimed book—Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents written by Isabel Wilkerson, the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delta Research and Educational Foundation will operate in telework mode, until further notice. During this period, all staff members will be working remotely and will be available via email and/or telephone between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM (EST), Monday through Friday. Calls to the main office number (202-347-1337) will rollover to staff telephones. Click on the subject line to learn more.

DREF is seeking applicants for the Foundation’s Executive Director position. Ms. Cheryl Thomas, CEO of Thomas and Associates, has agreed to be the Executive Director of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation, for a one-year period ending, July, 2022. She has also agreed to be a part of a transition process next year for the new director. Applications are now being accepted with the review process beginning October 15, 2021. Click on subject line to learn more.