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Inspirational Piece

“Register to vote, then do it” are the last words in Warren’s obituary (Livington, 2023). As educators,
DKG members can honor these words. We can do our part as women educators to honor Warren and other
passionate, informed educators by remaining committed to the best possible education for all students and
voting to ensure positive outcomes. Edith Warren followed her own advice, and her example indicates
the results of doing so. Her example as an educator and a woman of political service encourages women
educators everywhere to dare to step up and not only vote but also take office and lead in the political
process.
Educators who actively participated in recent elections reflected Warren’s commitment to ensuring
every voice is heard and every vote is counted. Women fought hard for the right to vote and to take on
leadership roles, inspiring others to do the same. By following Warren’s vision and wisdom, women today
can continue to be politically involved, championing the rights they fought for and driving meaningful
change in their communities and beyond.

To find out more about this amazing leader
and member of Delta Kappa Gamma, please
visit the Manuscript Collection #1385 at
East Carolina University’s Joyner Library
in Greenville, North Carolina, or access
files at https://digital.lib.ecu.edu/special/
ead/findingaids/1385. There, readers and
researchers will have access to her time as the
representative for the 8th District (composed
of Martin County and part of Pitt County) in
the North Carolina House of Representatives
(January 1, 1999–January 1, 2013). Included
in this collection are six binders related to her
political career containing correspondence,
photographs, speeches, committee material,
clippings, campaign ephemera, and materials
related to the “Fried Chicken Caucuses”
held 2001–2007. Edith Warren’s oral history
interviews, August 8, 2020, and September
26, 2020, are also available through East
Carolina University Joyner Library Digital
Collections.

Alter Ego © Painting/Pastel by Melissa Hackett,
Ohio; Spring 2024 Art Gallery

Dr. Kaye Dotson is Associate Professor Emerita and Past Program Director of the Library Science Graduate Program at East Carolina
University in Greenville, North Carolina. She is a member and past president of Beta Upsilon Chapter of North Carolina State Organization
and 2022–2024 Region 1 Director. Her work in the profession continues with research, teaching graduate students, and volunteering service
in the community. dotsonl@ecu.edu

Dr. Phyllis J. Broughton is retired Dean of Academic and Student Affairs from Martin Community College, Williamston, North
Carolina. Currently Teaching Assistant Professor of Adult Education in the College of Education, East Carolina University, Greenville, North
Carolina, she is a member and current chapter president (2024–2026) of Beta Upsilon Chapter and Region 1 Director of North Carolina
State Organization. broughtonp@ecu.edu; pbrought123@gmail.com

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