Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately black. These illustrious women are listed below in alphabetical order. Osceola macarthy adams was born in albany, georgia, and knew she could achieve all that she conceived. In 1930, the grand chapter of delta sigma theta sorority was incorporated. Delta is a nonprofit organization whose principles are sisterhood, leadership, and service. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Infobox fraternity delta sigma theta is a notfor profit greeklettered sorority of collegeeducated women who perform public service and place emphasis on the african american community. Ever since our organization was established, we have. Delta sigma theta sorority is founded at howard university. The gscac participated in many centennial events throughout the year, including founders day celebration, the reenactment of the womens suffrage march, and of course, the 51 st national convention.
The grand rapids alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta. The founders of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated. Several chants and songs memorialize founding members, and some discuss the sorority s strong commitment to public service. For more information visit our national headquarters page. After graduating, she became a teacher in the new york city public school system. A notforprofit public service sorority, some of the worlds top professionals are members. Meet some of the authors of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Chesapeake virginia beach alumnae chapter delta sigma theta. One of our founders, jimmie bugg, attended the dedication in nc of the franklin. Black fraternal organizations were initiated during a time in history when a societal.
Jan, 2014 on january, 19 on the campus of howard university, 22 female students founded delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated. Founders and history south middlesex county alumnae chapter. Huntsville al alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The 22 bold founders of the delta sigma theta sorority a black collegiate organization were among them. The groups dedication, work ethic and sisterhood are also part of their chants and songs. There is, in giddingss eyes, a tension between these goals that makes delta sigma theta a fascinating microcosm of the struggles of black women and their organizations. Of all the founders of delta sigma theta sorority, inc.
The deltas were spat on, pushed and repeatedly struck by men. Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19, by 22 collegiate women at howard university. Founded in 19, delta sigma theta is a historically black sorority that is open to all women. Founders and history baltimore metropolitan alumnae chapter. Greenville sc alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta. It was founded on january, 19, by 22 collegiate women at howard university in washington, d.
Delta sigma theta and the challenge of the black sorority modelta sigma theta and the challenge of th paperbackby. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is a, nonprofit organization whose. Intersections a sorority, literacy, jim crow, and bookmobiles. The convention attracted 40,000 members and generated nearly. Wdcacs centennial history book 100 years of excellence in action. The grand rapids alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority. January, 19 the first public act performed by the delta founders involved their participation in the. She did not hesitate to create an impression on the world in her own unique manner. Sorority history mu upsilon chapter of delta sigma theta. Today, the sorority continues to uphold the mission of their founders and remai. These students demonstrated a vital concern for deemphasizing the social aspect of sorority life. The sorority was founded on christian principles on january, 19 at howard university.
The 100 th year of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated was celebrated in 20. On august 23, 1958, the chapter was renamed san antonio alumnae chapter. Our beloved sorority was founded on the campus of howard university by the 22 visionary women below. Delta sigma theta sorority emerged on howard university in 19. Today, the sorority stands more than 250,000 strong with more than 900 chapters worldwide including chapters in liberia, the virgin islands, germany and japan. Delta sigma theta was founded on january, 19 by 22 collegiate women at howard university. On delta sigma thetas founding day fraternity history. In honor of the 22 founders, in january 2003, members of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Her most recent book, the big deal of taking small steps to move closer to. Greenville sc alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority. Ever since our organization was established, we have endeavored to provide help where the need is greatest.
History northeast wisconsin alumnae chapterdelta sigma thet. Adams called upon her prior leadership experience to aid in the founding of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The best way to get the books out was through a traveling source or a particular school. With the strength of those 22 women, the organization has grown to over 200,000 strong all over the world. Feb 27, 2007 as a sorority, it was formed to bring women together as sisters, but at the some time to address the divisive, often classrelated issues confronting black women in our society. Our founders distinguished themselves by participating in the 19 womens suffrage. Founders and history delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university and incorporated in 1930. The first public act performed by the delta founders involved their. Delta sigma theta and the challenge of the black sorority modelta sigma theta and the challenge of th paperbackby paula giddings 1994 edition jan 1, 1672. These courageous scholars wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence. Delta sigma theta american football database fandom. Detroit alumnae chapter recollect their sororities foundations and contemporary progress after 101 years of sisterhood and service.
The san antonio alumnae chapter as established on august 16, 1933, under the name of psi sigma chapter. Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university. Since its founding, delta sigma theta has created programming to improve. Celebrity members of delta sigma theta black america web. Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately black college educated women. Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority. Delta sigma theta, an international historically black greeklettered sorority, was founded on january, 19 at howard university, and began to expand its membership early on when it chartered beta chapter at wilberforce university in 1914, gamma chapter at the university of pennsylvania in 1918 and delta chapter at the university of iowa in 1919. Delta sigma theta history on january, 19, delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The national victory book drive occurred in 1943 to provi. A verse of the national hymn of delta sigma theta reads. Jasmine wilson founder and editor pocketbook linkedin.
White women, there to demand and to celebrate their right to vote, joined in the beating of the black sorority. In addition, the book tells the story of the work, and tracks the evolution and unlikely journey of jarvifrom once being a duck stamp artist to becoming one of the. She is a member of the american academy of religion, the national alumnae association of spelman college, the society of christian ethics, women of color sexual health network, delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated, and a board member for the children of combahee. Current national projects include school america, delta. Delta sigma theta sorority celebrates 105th founders day news. Alexander was also one of the founders of the national bar association and the first president of delta sigma theta sorority. Chesapeake virginia beach alumnae chapter delta sigma. For more information about the history and mission of. Delta sigma theta founders were on front lines of suffrage. Jan, 2016 delta sigma theta sorority is celebrating its founders day today. Washington dc alumnae chapter delta sigma theta sorority, inc. She went from being president of alpha kappa alpha to being president of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. So as i mentioned last friday, i only recently realized that im actually a planner.
The twentytwo founders in 19 delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19, at howard university by twentytwo former members of alpha kappa alpha sorority. Delta, one of four college sororities for african american women, was founded on january, 19, on the campus of howard university in washington, d. Founders and history baltimore metropolitan alumnae chapter of. In 1953, she assisted in the creation of the queens alumnae chapter. The devastating divas of delta sigma theta were founded on jan. The national victory book drive occurred in 1943 to provide books to.
More than 250 current members and delta sigma theta sorority inc. Delta sigma theta sorority, inc celebrates 107th founders. History orlando alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta. Chartered may 5, 1991 serving northern solano county california. Our story brooklyn alumnae chapter, delta sigma theta. Franklin county, south carolina, where 23 book baskets, with 33 books, were circulated.
The chesapeakevirginia beach alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Our founders distinguished themselves by participating in the 19 womens suffrage march in washington, d. Delta sigma thetas purpose it to support and sustain these historical. Founded on january, 19, by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the. As alpha kappa alpha sorority began to grow on the campus of howard university, some members began to become unhappy with the state of the organization. Founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately black college.
The bright gleam of thy vision has lighted the world. About delta sigma theta delta sigma theta sorority, inc. It didnt take long before its members found an opportunity to prove their mettle. Home york alumnae chapter delta sigma theta sorority, inc. The bible clearly states that jesus alone is the light of the world. Huntsville al alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta. Founders and history baltimore metropolitan alumnae.
Grand rapids alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta was founded on the idea of helping those in need. Alexander, chapter president, by soror muriel johnson jenkins. The chapter follows the philosophy upon which the national organization was founded. Dorothy height and myrlie everswilliams were deltas. January, 19 the first public act performed by the delta founders involved their participation in the womens suffrage march in washington d. Apr 19, 2014 explore jacqueline rhodess board founders of delta sigma a theta soror ity, inc. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. 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. The founders of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated youtube this is a tribute to the 22 dynamic founders of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated, founded january, 19 at howard. Solano valley alumnae chapter delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Jasmine holds a ba in english with a minor in african american studies from howard university and is a member of phi beta kappa honors society and delta sigma theta sorority, inc. She has been a proud member of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Six of the 22 founders of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Delta sigma theta was founded on january, 19by 22 collegiate women at howard university.
Founded on january, 19, by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university, the sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000. The sorority endured threats, racial epithets and violence. Public domain image delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Elite epsilon epsilon chapter elite epsilon epsilon chapter.
Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19 by twentytwo collegiate women at howard university and incorporated in 1930. In march of 19, the founders of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. Founders and history south middlesex county alumnae. Feel free to leave a tip to support the work of video producer jarrad henderson. Nyac made history by including performers from broadway and. Some of these women were already members of the alpha chapter of alpha kappa alpha aka sorority. Delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated is a, nonprofit 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. Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19, at howard university by twentytwo former members of alpha kappa alpha sorority. These young women used their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The empowering womens organization was founded on january, 19, by 22 collegiate women at howard university. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to those in need.
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