History
On December 3, 1992, Dr. Dalton, authorized the founding of SISTUHS on the campus of Florida State University in North Florida, by the commissioning of the aforementioned memorandum, which entitled the members to convene and execute business under the title of SISTUHS.
Dr. Jon Dalton issued a Memorandum that declared:
“in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Regents Rule 6C-6/011 and applicable Florida State rules, the following named student organization is (SISTUHS) hereby registered at Florida State University.”
The purpose of SISTUHS was and is, to foster an environment conducive to learning about the history and role women of color have in this society; develop local leadership to respond to the community needs, particularly those of women. The organization thrived on the idea that individuals would not be discriminated against when applying for membership into SISTUHS.
SISTUHS aimed to be an organized open to all students attending Florida State University, particularly those who are interested in acquiring knowledge about women of color, their history, and enhancing the survival and well-being of women of color.
The founders of SISTUHS are Akiba Jackson and Germaine Smith-Baugh.
Mission & Vision
Mission:
To improve the social disposition of underrepresented populations through community service, education, and other social services in our respective communities.
Vision:
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Increasing political and social agency of African Americans
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Increasing awareness of issues facing the African American community in local and global media
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Increasing knowledge about and resources within African American communities to support self-sufficiency
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Increasing positive representation of African Americans
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Increasing opportunities for a higher quality of life through education, specifically
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Increasing high school graduation rates of underperforming students
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Increasing college enrollment and retention of African American students
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Increasing access to educational and career-building resources, and
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Redressing health disparities and the subsequent effects
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Providing culturally appropriate health programming
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Raising awareness to the structural factors that require societal change to increase healthy lifestyle behaviors
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Creating personal behaviors and community facilities that promote healthy habits
