Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Overview

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

A public service organization founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 college women at Howard University, promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need

22 Founders

• Osceola Macarthy Adams

• Marguerite Young Alexander

• Winona Cargile Alexander

• Ethel Cuff Black

• Bertha Pitts Campbell

• Zephyr Chisom Carter

• Edna Brown Coleman

• Jessie McGuire Dent

• Frederica Chase Dodd

• Myra Davis Hemmings

• Olive Claire Jones

• Jimmie Bugg Middleton

• Pauline Oberdorfer Minor

• Vashti Turley Murphy

• Naomi Sewell Richardson

• Mamie Reddy Rose

• Eliza Pearl Shippen

• Florence Letcher Toms

• Ethel Carr Watson

• Wertie Blackwell Weaver

• Madree Penn White

• Edith Motte Young 

When was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority incorporated?

January 20, 1930

When was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority chartered?

April 11, 1970

Core values that guided the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

public service, scholarship, leadership, sisterhood

Spelman Eta Kappa Founders (22)

Brenda Joyce Coleman, Wanda Ann Smalls, Paula Danzy Hector, Suvess Reddick, Llewelyn Tricke Barton, Miriam Lucile Blalock, Jacqueline Anita Jones, Alica Louis Arnold, Glenda Diana Stevens, Millient Kaye Drake, Rosa MArte King, Virgina Louise LAro, Roseland Patricia Yancey, Serelda Selena Smith, Pamela Jean Lewis, Joyce Gail Allen, Yolande Cecile Owens, Sandra Faye Hendrix, Jacoueline Ellise Stewart, Laverne Louise Johnson

Who was Eta Kappa’s first president?

Brenda Coleman

Motto

Intelligence is the torch of wisom

5 Point Thrust

1. Educational Development

2. Economic Development

3. Physical and Mental Health

4. Political Awareness and Involvement

5. International Awareness and Involvement 

First act of public service

Women Suffrage March 3, 1913 in Washington, DC

Jabberwock

1925, A cultural and fundraising activity adopted by local chapters, was first initiated by the Iota Chapter. The proceeds usually are given to charity, for scholarships, or to a worthy cause. Jabberwock is intended to foster inter-organizational cooperation.

What year was Delta Sigma Theta Brought to Spelman

April 11 1979

What is one project Eta Kappa chapter came up with and how does it align with their 5 point thrust

Blue Envelope Project: an initiative created to ensure safety and preparedness for students and their families

The Blue Envelope Project supports health and safety by helping families stay prepared in emergencies, which directly reflects Delta’s focus on protecting community well-being

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

a program designed for young ladies ages 11-14 years. The goals of the Academy are to enhance or spark interest in math, science, technology and/or careers where minority women are scarcely represented

Delta GEMS: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully

community based program created to inspire young women and help them to actualize their dreams. Delta GEMS provides a positive network for teenage girls ages 14-18 to strengthen and develop their will to achieve

EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence)

the program is to focus on improving the plight of the African American male. EMBODI is designed for boys between the ages of 13 thru 18