Happy 102nd Anniversary to the Women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University. These students: Winona Cargile Alexander, Madree Penn White, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, Vashti Turley Murphy, Ethel Cuff Black, Frederica Chase Dodd, Osceola Macarthy Adams, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Edna Brown Coleman, Edith Motte Young, Marguerite Young Alexander, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Eliza P. Shippen, Zephyr Chisom Carter, Myra Davis Hemmings, Mamie Reddy Rose, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Florence Letcher Toms, Olive Jones, Jessie McGuire Dent, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, and Ethel Carr Watson wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to those in need. The major programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, inc. are based upon the organizations Five Point Programmatic Thrust:Economic Development, Educational Development, International awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health and Political Awareness and Involvement. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding more than 200,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college educated women. The sorority currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Republic of Korea. The National Pan-Hellenic Council celebrates with the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on your 102nd Anniversary as you continue to lead the way in service to communities around the world. National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Suite 218 Decatur, GA 30021 (404) 592-6145 website:nphchq.org email:[email protected]
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 16:04:40 +0000
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