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Local Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Chapter to Host 40th Competition Next Month

The Prince William Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is marking its 40th celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. in January. [Courtesy photo]
On Jan. 18, the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host its 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition.

DST is one of the Divine Nine organizations, a group of historically African American fraternities and sororities that the National Pan-Hellenic Council governs. PWCAC-DST has been hosting this oratorical event for 40 years, which predates the first national celebration of the holiday in 1986.

Middle and high school students throughout the Prince William County area, including the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park, will display their oratorical skills. According to a press release from the organization, this year's six regional competitors must center their speeches on "Fulfilling the Promise of Democracy: My Voice, My Choice, My Future."

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