REMEMBERING CHERYL HICKMON, NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
The Black Greek community is mourning after the sudden passing of Cheryl Hickmon, the national President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
The sorority confirmed Hickmon’s death in the following statement:
“It is with great sorrow that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shares the passing of our beloved National President and Chair of the National Board of Directors, Cheryl A. Hickmon. President Hickmon transitioned peacefully on January 20, 2022 after a recent illness, the statement read”
“President Hickmon was a devoted member of Delta Sigma Theta since 1982 and served in various capacities at the chapter, region, and national level before being elected National President. She is remembered not only for her role as a leader but for being a colleague, friend, and most of all, sister. The entire sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated mourns the loss of President Hickmon. During this difficult time, we ask that you respect her family’s privacy and keep them in your prayers.”
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Cheryl Hickmon was inducted into the Alpha Xi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta. The chapter was chartered on May 12, 1934, on South Carolina State University campus. Graduating from the university in 1984, she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Biology.
Hickmon was the epitome of the sorority’s pillars of sisterhood, scholarship, and service to the greater community.
Prior to her induction as the 27th President of the sorority in November of 2021, she was the First-Vice President of the organization from 2017 to 2021. Previous to that role, she served in many other capacities on the organization’s executive leadership. Over her career in Delta, she also served as the Regional Director for the Eastern Region of Delta Sigma Theta. She was the sorority’s South Atlantic Region’s Regional Representative and acted as co-chair on various tasks forces created internally. Additionally, Hickmon was a Golden Life member and a part of the Hartford Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, where she served proudly and with the utmost dedication.
In addition to the statement, an outpouring of reflections and love responded to the sudden news.
The NPHC Community sends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on the passing of the 27th National President, Cheryl A. Hickmon. pic.twitter.com/DDjbA5zk92
— NPHC HQ (@NPHCHQ) January 20, 2022
Cheryl Hickmon was a valued member of our big Connecticut family. As the National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and President of the Hartford Alumnae Chapter, her work to enlighten, educate, and elevate young Black women made a great impact on many lives. (1/2) https://t.co/RvHYtKeT1m
— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) January 20, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the loss of @dstinc1913 National President and Chair of the National Board of Directors, Cheryl A. Hickmon. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family and loved ones. May her memory be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/aCTdviQJWj
— The Black Caucus (@TheBlackCaucus) January 20, 2022
The @SecondGentleman and I extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Cheryl Hickmon and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Our hearts are with the members of the sorority she led, the community she served and all those who mourn her loss.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) January 22, 2022
The members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority join our sisters of Delta Sigma Theta in mourning the passing of Cheryl A. Hickmon, National President.
We will keep President Hickmon's family, friends and sorority sisters in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/l2wvtn24ZJ
— Alpha Kappa Alpha (@akasorority1908) January 21, 2022
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. extends our condolences to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the passing of International President Cheryl A. Hickmon, and joins in honorable reflection of her life and legacy. pic.twitter.com/3Y1UOSPUCU
— Sigma Gamma Rho (@SGRho) January 21, 2022
On behalf of Dr. David E. Marion (41st Grand Basileus), the Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. extend our most heartfelt condolences to the family of Madam President Cheryl A. Hickmon & the Women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. @dstinc1913 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/BoKRbWUq1C
— Omega Psi Phi (@OfficialOPPF) January 20, 2022
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mourns the passing of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National President & CEO Cheryl A. Hickmon.
Read more at: https://t.co/FZYg7IrpiY#APA1906Network #MenOfDistinction #PrayersForDelta pic.twitter.com/eDkNjUhLkQ
— Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. ® (@apa1906NETwork) January 21, 2022
The organization shared Hickmon lived her life by the motto, “Don’t measure life by the number of breaths you take but by the number of moments that take your breath away.”
We send our condolences to her loved ones and the members of Delta Sigma Theta.
