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SISTUHS
was conceptualized in the fall of 1992 by a group of young,
black women who felt strongly that women of color at Florida
State University lacked an organization that addressed
their needs as a whole. There needed to be an alternative
that would help young, black women understand what it meant
to be black and a woman in this society. These young ladies
felt that there was a need to establish an organization
where women of African Descent would be able to discuss
and implement programs that would contribute to the uplifting
and well-being of the community.
The group, which was initially a book club, became an official
organization in the Spring of 1993 on the campus of Florida
State University. With strong drive, determination, and
help from advisor Mrs. Joanne Clark, founders Akiba Jackson
and Germaine Smith soon began to mold words into actions,
later establishing the preamble and constitution of the
organization, SISTUHS. In addition to this, the organization
was created to provide a forum for women of African descent
to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the
history and role people of African descent have played
and continue to play in this and other societies.
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