SISTUHS Final Review

What is ROP?

Rites of Passage is a spiritual, mental, and social transformation from one standpoint to the next.

Who are the founders of SISTUHS, Inc?

Akiba Jackson and Germaine Smith-Baugh

When was SISTUHS, Inc. founded?

December 3, 1992

When was the UF chapter of SISTUHS, INC. Re-charted?

2003

When was the UF chapter of SISTUHS, Inc. founded?

Spring of 1998

What is the name of the brother organization of SISTUHS, Inc.?

Progressive Black Men, Incorporated

What does HOTEP mean?

Peace

Who wrote the SISTUHS song?

Vanessa Harrington

Who is allowed to say HOTEP?

ONLY the President, Parliamentarian or Presiding Officers

Elected Officers of the UF Chapter of SISTUHS

President - Brittany Barnes
Vice President - Janae Green
Secretary - Anne Eugene
Treasurer - Keyara Barnes
Parliamentarian - Asia Smith

What is the second acronym of SISTUHS?

Initiative. The action of taking the first step

What is the significance of the number 1? Give three examples.

The first, the best, the only
There is one president
Representative of the Circle of Affirmation

When is the National Leadership Retreat held?

The national leadership retreat for chapter officers is held annually during May.

What objectives are associated with Spirituality?

1

What color is associated with Tenacity?

Indigo

What does the color indigo represent? Give three examples.

The process of extracting indigo dye is quite complicated and involves a lot of labor

The plants are soaked in a vat or a sloping tank

Two to three people actually get into the tank and paddle the water continuously for two or three days

What color do you wear to the banquet?

Uninterrupted Black

What color is associated with Unity?

Black

Recite the Creed

SISTUHS, Incorporated is an organization for women that was established to
foster the personal growth and development of African-American women. We
aim to encourage Strength, Initiative, Spirituality, Tenacity, Unity, Health, and
Substance through community service, education, political activism, and the
association of people. We aim to promote an environment amongst ourselves
that is conducive to learning our history and the role that we have played in it.
Thereby, providing a higher standard of dignity and pride amongst our Nubian
Queens, Kings, and our entire community.

Written by: Elizabeth Moore

When was Progressive Black Men, Incorporated founded?

November 27th, 1989

What is Progressive Black Men, Incorporated motto?

Collective knowledge, collective effort, collective strength (CKES)

What are the colors of Progressive Black Men, Incorporated?

Emerald Green and Black

Where was SISTUHS founded?

Florida State University

Name two of the Four Points of Perfection

1. Promoting Moral & Educational Guidance
2. Promoting Spiritual Growth

What is the Circle of Affirmation?

1. The Circle, which has neither beginning nor end, is the figure symbolic of the number one.

What is the first Acronym of SISTUHS?

Strength. Enduring a series of trials and tests

What is the significance of the number 12? Give three examples

Twelve(12) is the number of divine government
There are 12 stars on the SISTUHS emblem
Twelve is the number of choice and election

What color is associated with Strength?

Green

What does the color green represent? Give three examples

Growth and Hope
Safety
Vegetation

What number is associated with Strength?

12

Who was Araminta Ross? What message does the life she led convey?

Harriet Tubman

Araminta Ross was born into slavery in 1819 (or1820), in Dorchester County, Maryland.

After freeing herself from slavery, Harriet returned to Maryland to rescue other members of her family.

In 1850 Harriet became an official "conductor" of the Underground railroad.

What objectives are associated with Strength?

2 & 5

What color is associated with Initiative?

Purple

What number is associated with Initiative?

1

What does the color purple represent? Give three examples.

Power

Nobility

Luxury

Wisdom

Who was Madam CJ Walker? What message does the life she led convey?

Sarah Breedlove

Sarah worked as a laundress for as little as $1.50 a day in order to educate her daughter.

When Sarah began to lose her hair, she had the idea for a line of hair care products.

She named her hair care products company Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company

What objectives are associated with Initiative?

6 & 9

Who is the Phenomenal Woman of the year?

Vice President Kamala Harris

National Board of Directors

National Directress - Jessica Kelly Silverio Tomlinson

Assistant Directress of Administration

Directress of Policy

Director of Correspondence

Director of Finance and Budget

Director of Legislation

Director of Membership and Expansion

Director of Programs

When is the National Conference held?

The national conference is held bi-annually in June at the discretion of the National Board of Directors and is open to all active members.

What is the third acronym of SISTUHS?

Spirituality. Focusing on the spirit, or the soul.

What number is associated with Spirituality?

7

What color is associated with Spirituality?

Gold

What is the significance of the number 7? Give three examples.

7 acronyms in SISTUHS
7 letters in the word Advisor
7 rays on the sun

What does the color gold represent? Give three examples.

Gold is the color of the sun
Efficiency
Dependability

What message does the life Deborah she led convey?

As a prophetess she spoke on God's behalf

The only woman among the twelve judges in the Old Testament

The Hebrew word "Deborah" is often translated as 'bee'

What is the fourth acronym of SISTUHS?

Tenacity. Holding firmly

What number is associated with Tenacity?

3

What is the significance of the number 3? Give three examples.

real
substantial
solid

Who was Mary Mcleod Bethune? What message does the life she led convey?

Mary Jane Mcleod

She would learn Greek, Latin, the Bible, and American Democracy.

Mary Jane would move to Florida to teach matters of the Head, Hands, and Heart.

She ran off a group of Ku Klux Klan members from her all-black-girls school after trying to intimidate her and her students.

What objectives are associated with Tenacity?

4 & 7

What color attire do you wear to the induction ceremony?

Uninterrupted White

Name 5 committee chairs in SISTUHS, Inc.

Community Service
Fundraising
Membership
Political Action
Princess of Substance

What is the fifth acronym of SISTUHS?

Unity; The state or quality of being in accord

What number is associated with Unity?

2

What is the significance of the number 2? Give three examples.

2 Founders

2 Primary Symbols

2 Primary Colors of SISTUHS, Inc

What does the color black represent? Give three examples.

Power

Wealth

Mystery

Who was Sojourner Truth? What message does the life she led convey?

Isabella Baumfree
Truth was one of the first most passionate female abolitionists for herself hadonce been a slave.

While a traveling preacher, Truth became famous for the speech "Ain't I A Woman?"

Where she worked diligently to better conditions for African Americans.

What objectives are associated with Unity?

8 and 10

What is the sixth acronym of SISTUHS?

Health; physical, spiritual, and mental well-being

What number is associated with Health?

5

What color is associated with Health?

Red

What is the significance of the number 5? Give three examples.

5 toes

5 fingers

5 senses

What does the color red represent? Give three examples.

War

Danger

Passion

Who was Hadiyah-Nicole Green? What message does the life she led convey?

One of the first African American women to earn a Ph.D in Physics

She is currently an assistant professor at Morehouse School of Medicine in the Department of Surgery

Recipient of a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

What objectives are associated with Health?

3

What is one of the primary symbols of the organization?

- Ankh
- Pyramid

What does the Ankh represent?

A symbolic representation of both Physical and Eternal life. It is known as the original cross. A powerful symbol that was created by Africans in Ancient Egypt.

What is the SISTUHS meaning of the Ankh?

A symbol of love and dedication to your heritage and to your SISTUHS

Name 3 things the Ankh signifies

Alpha and Omega
Life + Eternity = Immortality
Mother Earth

Name 3 things the Pyramid signifies.

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest , yet it is the only surviving of the Seven Ancient Wonders.

Located in the city of Giza, it stands 481 ft high and was built over 20 years

Using approximately 2 million bricks; each weighing more than 2 tons

What is the SISTUHS meaning of the Pyramid?

A representation of Strength, Perseverance, and Knowledge (SPK)

Name 3 of the SISTUHS Traditions

Founders
Members
HOTEP
Circle of Affirmation
Rites of Passage

What is the seventh acronym of SISTUHS?

Substance; The real or essential part of anything essence

What number is associated with Substance?

10

What color is associated with Substance?

Orange

What does the color orange represent?

Energy
Power
Strength

Who was Betty Shabazz? What message does the life she led convey?

Betty Jean Sanders
Married to civil rights activist Malcolm X
For three weeks after the death of Malcolm, Betty would not sleep
After returning to the US, Betty threw herself in the care and education of her children

What objectives are associated with Substance?

1-10

What is the name of the SISTUHS's Poem?

Founding Poem: "Phenomenal Woman" by Maya Angelou

Amended Poem: "Ego Tripping" by Nikki Giovanni

What is the name of the SISTUHS Art Work?

"Sisters of the Sun" by Carl Owens

Who was Willie Lynch?

Willie Lynch created the "Let's Make A Slave" Manual

Name one of the Nationally Mandated Projects and Programs.

Herstory

What does Sankofa mean?

Returning to your roots, recapturing what you've lost and moving forward

Give 3 examples of symbolism from the Sankofa movie.

The rape of women- symbolizes the rape of Africa

Light or White Skin vs. Dark Skin- Europeans and Lightskin

The Vulture (Sankofa Bird) - It represented both life and death

write 5 of the 10 objectives

1. Promote spiritual growth

2. Promote personal growth and develop knowledge of thyself

   4. seek guidance from Elder african american women

   8. provide unity among people of color

   10.provide encouragement and support to african american men