Our next queen is another inaugural Queen of Diamonds supporter! Soror Elizabeth Richardson was initiated through the Gamma Tau chapter at Tuskegee University and firmly believes that investing in HBCU giving, scholarships, and other educational programs “is not just about writing a check, it’s about creating pathways for the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change agents.” […]
Stephanie Singleton
Our next queen is another inaugural Queen of Diamonds supporter! Soror Stephanie Singleton was initiated through the Delta Nu chapter at Savannah State University. Her motto is the Air Force motto: Integrity first. Service before self. Excellence in all we do. Giving to support HBCU initiatives is important to her—she shares, “Where there may be times I […]
LaConnie Taylor Jones
Our next queen is another inaugural Queen of Diamonds supporter! Soror LaConnie Taylor Jones was initiated through the Epsilon Kappa chapter at the University of Memphis and she is currently a member of the Shelby County (TN) Alumnae chapter. Soror Taylor-Jones enjoys the opportunity to meet and engage with members of the region at Regional Conference and […]
Patricia Godboldt
Our next queen is another inaugural Queen of Diamonds supporter! Soror Patricia Godboldt was initiated through the Delta Alpha chapter at Bethune Cookman University in 1969. She is currently a member of the Clay County (FL) Alumnae chapter. Soror Godboldt shared, “At the age of 75, the words to “do all you can, while you can” resonate […]
Soror Angel Duncan
We are proud to welcome back another inaugural Queen of Diamonds supporter! Soror Angel Duncan was initiated through the Jacksonville (FL) Alumnae Chapter in 2024 and is a proud HBCU graduate. Her purpose in giving back is to continue to highlight HBCUs as the cornerstone of Black Excellence. The quote that resonates most with her is by Maya […]
Dr. Therese M. Bonamy
Our 22nd Queen, Dr. Therese M. Bonamy was initiated through the Nassau Bahamas Alumnae Chapter and is currently a member of the same chapter. Soror Bonamy states that the most enjoyable part of conference is connecting with others. “This is my second conference and it’s always a blessing to meet with so many powerful, thriving […]
LaConnie Taylor-Jones
Our 21st Queen, LaConnie Taylor-Jones is a 2007 initiate of the Contra Costa Alumnae Chapter and a member of the Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter. A famous quote that resonates with Soror Taylor-Jones is “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail,” by Ralph […]
Linda Latson
Our 20th Queen, Linda Latson is a 2024 initiate of the Orange County Alumnae Chapter. Soror Latson is excited to support this philanthropic initiative of the Southern Region. “I am fully invested in championing our initiatives and rallying behind our community’s prosperity. Understanding the transformative power of economic circulation, I prioritize recycling financial resources back […]
Bacarra Sanderson Mauldin
Our 19th Queen, Bacarra Sanderson Mauldin was initiated through the Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter and is a current member of the Memphis Alumnae Chapter. Soror Sanderson Mauldin’s favorite aspect of the Southern Regional Conference is connecting with sorors from across the region. When asked why it was important to support this initiative, she states, “Providing […]
Susan Vanderbilt
The Queen of Diamonds support continues in excellence! Our 18th Queen, Susan Vanderbilt was initiated through the Nashville Alumnae Chapter and is a current member of the same chapter. A famous quote that resonates with Soror Vanderbilt comes from Walter D. Wintle: “If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare […]