Portrait of Ethel Cuff Black

Item

Type
Painting
Title
Portrait of Ethel Cuff Black
Rationale
Ethel Cuff Black helped change the college experience for African American women.
Description
This picture shows a portrait of Ethel Cuff Black, a founding member of the historically black sorority Delta Sigma Theta. Ethel grew up in Wilmington, DE and later became a faculty member at Delaware State College. It was during her time at Howard University in Washington, DC that she broke away from her role as vice-president of Alpha Kappa Alpha to create a new sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, that aimed to tackle issues like public service and women's advancement.
Date
c. 2012
2010s
Subject
Ethel Cuff Black
Creator
T. Ellis
Extent
Physical dimensions: undetermined
Digital dimensions: 1000x1276px
Publisher
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Rights
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