2024年1月13日 · Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are celebrating one of their own making history in Cherelle Parker becoming the first woman mayor of Philadelphia.

In a groundbreaking moment for Philadelphia, Cherelle Parker has been elected as the city's 100th mayor, marking a historic victory as the first woman and the first Black woman to hold this esteemed position. The triumph over Republican opponent, former City Councilman David Oh, solidifies Parker's place in the city's history.

Cherelle went to Philadelphia public schools her whole life, then was the first person in her family to go to college, earning her bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and earned her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.

We are thrilled to celebrate a historic moment for Philadelphia as our very own Soror Cherelle Parker @cherelleparkerphilly becomes the FIRST woman to hold the esteemed position of Mayor in the city! Her journey from dedicated public servant to this groundbreaking achievement is an inspiration to us all.

On January 2, 2024, Cherelle Parker was inaugurated as the 100th mayor of Philadelphia, becoming the first woman to lead the city and hold the office in 341 years. Mayor Parker is a former public school teacher, a state legislator who headed the Philadelphia delegation, and member of Philadelphia City Council, where she represented the 9th ...

Cherelle is also a member of several service-oriented organizations, boards and commissions also working to improve the community at-large, including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc., and the National Coalition of 100 Black Women.

2017年5月19日 · Councilwoman Cherelle Parker (9th District) led a presentation recognizing and honoring the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated's Quaker City Alumnae Chapter's Social Action Committee on the occasion of …

2019年5月2日 · Councilwoman Cherelle Parker recognizes and honors the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s Philadelphia Alumnae, Quaker City Alumnae, and Valley Forge Alumnae Chapters...

2023年11月8日 · Cherelle Parker holds her hand up to honor Delta Sigma Theta sorority after winning the mayoral election and becoming Philadelphia’s 100th mayor on Nov. 7, 2023. (Rachel Wisniewski for...

2023年5月16日 · Higher Heights was proud to endorse Cherelle Parker for Philadelphia Mayor! Cherelle Parker earned a bachelor’s degree from Lincoln University, where she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and earned her master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania.