The Emerald Newsletter | Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Spring 2016 | Page 31

KDChi Pi Alumna is on cover and feature story within Informate's DFW Magazine!

Dallas, TX - Kappa Delta Chi Sorority congratulates our Pi Chapter Alumna, Amanda Arizola who was the cover photo and feature story within this quarter for Informate's DFW Magazine.

She's the Program Manager for Financial Stability for Catholic Charities and is so very active in various organizations, it's a wonder she finds time to sleep and function.

In the magazine, her feature is a Q&A that focuses on her being a role model for Hispanic Community advocacy and her dedication to serving the organization she holds a

passion for. She is a lover of books and is so worth the full read!

When asked for words of wisdom for the next generation of Latinas, she shares, "Remember your culture, remember where you came from. Don't be afraid! If it feels right, trust your instincts, VOTE! We have a lot to say and a right to be heard!"

Standing ovation for a life well lived and a job well done sister!

To read the full article go to www.informatedfw.com

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"Anyone who has taken an interest in me has been a mentor, anyone who has allowed me to pick their brain has been a role model for me"

Austin,TX - Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Pi Chapter sister, Jelisa Jay Furaja will be showcasing her play, Stories of Us' at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center in Austin, Texas.

Stories of Us is a collection of stories that dig deep into the intercultural conflict between African Americans and Latinos, African diaspora identity, and Afrolatinidad. This scrapbook of experiences, histories, and feelings takes its audience through African roots in Mexico, the time you told your brother you were dating a “black girl,” and that moment you were proud of your heritage, combining to reveal people of color trying to navigate each other’s worlds and build one together.

Performances are in conjunction with Teatro Vivo which is dedicated to producing quality bilingual theater accessible to all theater audiences and artists. Teatro Vivo reflects the heart and soul of the Latino reality by opening a unique window for all to share in this experience.

For more information click here

Jelisa Jay Robinson is a bilingual playwright and teaching artist. Her play The Stories of Us, which explores Afrolatin@ identity, was featured in the 2015 Austin Latino New Play Festival, and is currently slated for a full production. Jelisa writes for Las Morenas de Españ​a, is a member of the LatiNegrxs Project, and is the Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning culture blog Black Girl, Latin World. Follow her on Twitter @jelisathewriter. Jelisa is an alumna of University of Texas Austin & Kappa Delta Chi Sorority.

Beta Zeta Sisters Receive NALFO Awards

Two sisters from the Beta Zeta chapter of Kapppa Delta Chi were each awarded by NALFO for all of their hard work, and accomplishments!

Diana Rodriguez, has been working for the Center for Children and Families in the program Juega, which was designed to help develop a strong relationship between foster parent and child. She is also a rape victim advocate for the DARCC, where she is available to any victim 24 hours a day to provide any information they may need.

Alba Ramirez, has been involved all over campus, and is known for her leadership abilities. She is avolunteer coordinator for the GEMS camp which entails showing teens around campus in hopes that they will attend a university. She has been a site leader for Alternative spring break, and is involved with VIVA volunteer. She has also served as the service chair for MGC for two years, and has been our service officer for four semesters.