You Beautiful Black Woman was led by Ms. Terri Houston, former Director of Student Activities at Ferris State University, with the help of other Ferris students, during the Spring of 1990. The purpose of this organization was to create unity among African-American women. A conference was coordinated with the assistance of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and little sister organizations: Alpha Angels, Emeralds, Phi Gamma Psi, Kappa Diamonds, Q-Pearls, and Sigma Doves. The first year's theme was Discovering the True Essence of the Black Woman. The second conference became a two-day affair where the running theme "Queens by Nature" was indoctrinated.
In the fall of 1991, You Beautiful Black Woman became a recognized student organization. Its membership included all students, regardless of race and gender to ensure an open and diverse organization. The mission and organizational goals were to culturally enhance Ferris's campus and increase society's awareness of the African-American woman
There are now six chapters carrying the vision of You Beautiful Black Woman: Ferris State- the Alpha, Chapter, Grand Valley State-Beta Chapter, Western Michigan-the Gamma Chapter, Central Michigan-the Delta Chapter, Eastern Michigan-the Epsilon Chapter and Wayne State University-the Zeta Chapter. All chapters are working toward the goal to unite women across college campuses regardless of race, creed, or color, while uplifting and enhancing the strength, knowledge, beauty, and power of the African-American woman.
In the fall of 1991, You Beautiful Black Woman became a recognized student organization. Its membership included all students, regardless of race and gender to ensure an open and diverse organization. The mission and organizational goals were to culturally enhance Ferris's campus and increase society's awareness of the African-American woman
There are now six chapters carrying the vision of You Beautiful Black Woman: Ferris State- the Alpha, Chapter, Grand Valley State-Beta Chapter, Western Michigan-the Gamma Chapter, Central Michigan-the Delta Chapter, Eastern Michigan-the Epsilon Chapter and Wayne State University-the Zeta Chapter. All chapters are working toward the goal to unite women across college campuses regardless of race, creed, or color, while uplifting and enhancing the strength, knowledge, beauty, and power of the African-American woman.