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The official page for delta sigma theta sorority, inc. January, 19 the first public act performed by the delta founders involved their participation in the womens suffrage march in washington d. The founding members of delta sigma theta sorority were originally initiated into alpha kappa alpha sorority in october of 1912. For more information about the organization please visit the grand chapters of. Detroit alumnae chapter delta sigma theta sisterhood. This is a tribute to the 22 dynamic founders of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated, founded january, 19 at howard university. January, 19 the first public act performed by the delta founders involved their participation in the. Delta dears meet once a month to fellowship and engage in sisterhood. The founders 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 public service with a focus on the black community. I am honored and humbled to serve as the 42 nd president of more than 750 dynamic and devasting, hard working and committed chapter members. North harris county alumnae chapter was the first chapter chartered under gwendolyn k. The mission of brooklyn alumnae chapters annual black book fair is to promote literacy in the borough of brooklyn while encouraging a love of reading for all ages.
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Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to those in need. This website is the sole property and responsibility of the baltimore metropolitan alumnae chapter of. Delta sigma theta sorority, inc 53rd souvenir journal by dst. This free event is open to adults and children from the brooklyn community and beyond, featuring a variety of activities inc. We all desire to reach their level of dignity, wisdom and integrity that they exemplify. The macon alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Office of the executive director delta sigma theta. Lansing alumnae is small in size and large in stature as demonstrated by the never ending drive to mentor young ladies in the greater lansing area and to provide scholarships to area youth. For general inquiries, please use the contact form. The brooklyn alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc.
One hundred years ago, on the campus of howard university, 22 young black collegiate women formed delta sigma theta sorority as a public service organization. Delta sigma theta sorority anorak jacket brothers and sisters. Delta sigma theta fraternities and sororities wiki fandom. Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately black. Jan 28, 2020 delta sigma theta was founded on january, 19 provides assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world and is a sisterhood of predominantly black, collegeeducated women. The charter was granted and verdelle bellamy, director of the southern region, presented the charter and installed the officers in a special ceremony on saturday, may 21, 1983 at the ramada inn in meridian, ms.
Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated was founded on january, 19, at howard university. On behalf of the steadfast, service oriented women of the las vegas alumnae chapter, the eta chi chapter at university of nevada. The sorority was founded on christian principles on january, 19 at howard university. Nhcac history north harris county alumnae chapter of delta. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is a historically black greeklettered sorority. Delta sigma theta sorority inc building one foundation. The delta sigma theta collection was dedicated at the omaha ne public library. With every step you take and every dollar you raise, you help enhance lives today and accelerate a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow. Our beloved sorority was founded on the campus of howard university by the 22 visionary women below. Thus was the inception of the meridian alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. This website is the sole property and responsibility of the century city alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. For information on accessing membership verification or cards, click here.
An achievable dream middle and high school the helene campfield memorial scholarship. Delta sigma theta the reader wiki, reader view of wikipedia. The story of delta sigma thetas national headquarters. For more information about the history and mission of delta sigma theta, please visit the national website. Aboutour history brooklyn alumnae chapter, delta sigma theta. Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19, at howard university by twentytwo former members of alpha kappa alpha sorority. Autism speaks walk is powered by the love of parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, relatives and support providers for people with autism. The organization was founded by collegeeducated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that target the african american community. The first meeting was held at the third avenue branch of the brooklyn ywca. Accomplishments of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. This history of the largest block womens organization in the united states is not only the story of delta sigma theta sorority dst, but also tells of the increasing involvement of black women in the political, social, and economic affairs of america.
Below is a list of delta sigma theta members commonly referred to as deltas. Dear sorors, as we approach the 100th anniversary of the founding of our illustrious sisterhood, we are even more aware of the importance of ensuring we have a complete history of delta sigma theta. Before joining delta, she worked as a business attorney for more than 25 years representing forprofit and nonprofit companies around the world. The application may also be obtained through high school counselors. Grant, regional director of the blazing southwest region. May week is a national program of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The newport news alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. If you are a member of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Welcome to the official website of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated, detroit alumnae chapter, known as the detroit deltas. Delta gamma sigma chapter was renamed brooklyn alumnae chapter in 1957. For more information about the organization please visit the grand chapters of delta sigma theta sorority inc. In 1912, twentytwo undergraduates of the first african american sorority, alpha kappa alpha aka at howard university wanted to change the name of alpha kappa alpha to delta sigma theta to reflect the change in the philosophical underpinnings which was a move towards social activism of the group that was still present at howard. A trivia quiz about delta sigma theta sorority proprofs quiz.
Almost three weeks ago, delta sigma theta sorority celebrated its centennial in its founding city, washington dc, as well as around the world. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated was first incorporated in washington, d. Delta sigma theta sorority is founded at howard university. Gree ngs to all of my sorors of delta sigma theta sorority, inc.
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