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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930.
Since its establishment, Delta Sigma Theta has clearly established itself as a public service organization that strives to confront the problems of African Americans and, hence, all Americans. A wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development, and strengthening of the African American family have emerged and evolved over the years. In realizing its mission, Delta Sigma Theta provides an extensive array of public service through its Five-Point Program Thrust of Physical and Mental Health, Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness and Involvement, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
As an organization of over 200,000 college-educated women, we remain focused on our commitment to sisterhood, scholarship and service. We are organized in over 950 chapters throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii. We also have chapters in Bermuda, the Bahamas, Germany, London, Seoul, Tokyo, Okinawa, St. Thomas, and St. Croix. Many of our members are visible as corporate and civic leaders, celebrated writers, renowned scientists, acclaimed academicians and activists, productive public officials, and proud private citizens. Our collegiate members are also noted leaders on campus as we prepare the next generation of Delta leaders. |
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