By Tricia Hall
The Truth Reporter
The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Toledo Chapter’s International Awareness and Involvement Committee in collaboration with Delta GEMS, Delta Academy and Groomed for Greatness celebrated International Day of the Girl Child on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The 2024 themes were, “Digital Generation, Our Generation,” and “Girls’ Vision for the Future.”
“This International sorority initiative is to recognize International Day of the Girl Child,” said Michelle McCaster, committee chair. “All chapters were asked to recognize this occasion because girls all over the world are facing disparities. There are girls forced into early marriage, dealing with improper hygiene and don’t have the right to vote.”
Participants collectively created a Girls’ Bill of Rights that was displayed. The attendees enjoyed a culinary feast from around all seven continents. The menu included: fried rice to represent Asia, Jollof rice and fried chicken to represent Africa, slushes to represent Antarctica, pizza to represent North America, empanadas and guaraná to represent South America, macarons to represent Europe, and koala bear cupcakes to represent Australia.
Attendees also played a jeopardy game that focused on culture, technology, music and social media and closed out the afternoon by writing down and releasing future affirmations in Chinese lanterns.
“I hope girls leave here with knowledge about the positive of digital tech and the dangers of social media,” said McCaster. “Because knowledge is empowering. I hope girls also feel inspired by their future.”
International Day of the Girl Child was established by the United Nations and recognized annually on October 11th. The day highlights the need to address the issues of gender inequality, promote girls’ empowerment, and advocate for the fundamental human rights of girls.
