Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts and historical details relating to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

What is the mission statement of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated?

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.

Who was the first president of the Lambda Chapter and a founder of Delta Sigma Theta?

Osceola Macarthy Adams was the first president of the Lambda Chapter.

Which two languages did Marguerite Young Alexander study at Howard University?

Marguerite Young Alexander studied French and Spanish.

What significant role did Winona Cargile Alexander hold in New York City?

Winona Cargile Alexander was the first Black social worker for New York City and County Charities.

When was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. founded?

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1913.

What organization were the founders of Delta Sigma Theta originally members of?

The founders of Delta Sigma Theta were originally members of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

What was the first public service project adopted by Delta Sigma Theta?

The first public service project was the adoption of the Children's Ward at Freeman's Hospital.

What does the first jewel in the Sigma represent, and who is it dedicated to?

The first jewel in the Sigma is Compassion, dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

What are the Nine Cardinal Virtues represented by the jewels in the Delta emblem?

The Nine Cardinal Virtues are Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, and Temperance.

Who designed the Sorority Pin of Delta Sigma Theta?

The Sorority Pin was designed by Founder Madree Penn White.