We hope you enjoy our site and take a moment to drop us a line. [119] Soror Mary Elizabeth Vrooman wrote Shaped to its Purpose, a 50-year history of Delta Sigma Theta, which was published in 1965.[119]. [137] In addition, on August 28, 2013, members of Delta Sigma Theta participated in the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. Wherever you see women advancing, you see Deltas!". The First Delta Days in the Nations Capital was held in 1990 in Washington, D.C. At the event Delta members met with congressional members to discuss policy that affected minorities and women. Also in 1945, Delta Sigma Theta, along with Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho established the American Council on Human Rights which had the goal to "mobilize the influence and resources of its members in the struggle for justice and equal opportunity for all U.S. [26] Under threat of losing its name the sorority sought national incorporation In 1930, the Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was incorporated as a perpetual body, which eliminated the need for each individual chapter to seek its own charter.[27]. [71] Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was the first sorority to join the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign as an organizational alliance working to educate women on heart disease.[74]. [54] Because of the success of Delta Towers, the chapter and housing corporation are constructing a second apartment building, Delta Towers II, near the first. Five members of the cast were Deltas that complained about death threats and harassment they received from those displeased with their appearance on the show. On March 3, 2013, during the Delta Days at the Nation's capital event, Delta Sigma Theta organized a re-enactment of the Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913. Thus, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913. Delta Sigma Theta only accepts women who are not currently members of any other society that's associated with the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. or the Panhellenic Conference, Inc. 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[71], Through the Initiative, the sorority is working to combat the high incidence of women's obesity. $70.00 Quick view *Jumpsuit-Delta Bomber. For verification of our license status, please check the link provided at the official Delta Sigma Theta website: LINK HERE Refine by View as Items Per Page 24 Sort by Best Selling Select options The current (28th) National President and CEO is Elsie Cooke-Holmes. The sorority made a commitment to creating programs advocating: As part of their advocacy for voting rights, Delta Sigma Theta has partnered with VoteRiders, an organization that seeks to assist eligible voters in exercising their right to vote. [76] National President Gwendolyn Boyd accepted the credentials on behalf of the sorority, before 150 UN members from across the world, in a presentation by Hanifa Mezoui, Chief NGO Secretary in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the UN (ECOSOC). [90] In 1955, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority established a maternity wing and health services in Thika Town. Throughout 2013 Delta Sigma Theta was honored in many ways by outside individuals and organizations, including being highlighted in a Wal-Mart commercial,[129] Being honored by an NBA team, the Cleveland Cavaliers[130] Being featured in large national periodicals and various news channels including CNN, MSNBC, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post among others, their accomplishments[131] were praised by National Leaders such as Attorney General, and Delta husband, Eric Holder who stated, "As I look around this crowd today, I'm certain that if you continue to hold fast to the values, the ideals, and the extraordinary history, that have been entrusted to you then yours will be a future defined by continued progress, and limitless possibilities. [65] The MEOC is a federal TRIO program and one of 130 Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC) in the country. [119] In addition, Founders Osceola McCarthy Adams, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Myra Davis Hemmings, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Eliza Pearl Shippen, Florence Letcher Toms, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, and Madree Penn White were also in attendance. [40], In 1925, the sorority began to organize its chapters into geographical regions. In 1989, the School America program was established. Find the perfect DST gear today. In 1912, they proposed a vote to change the organization's name. Keep the Promise", Delta Sigma Theta promotes workshops, programs, and information dissemination. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University by twenty-two former members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. [44] North and South Carolina left the Southern Region to become part of the new South Atlantic Region.[44]. [103], At East Carolina University, November 2010, Delta pledges Victoria Carter and Briana Gather died in a traffic accident around 6:30 am on the way to a hair appointment that had been set up to prepare for initiation. In January 2015, the highest leadership of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. expelled the five cast members from the sorority. [73], Heart disease is the leading killer of women and of women of color in the United States. In 1963, while celebrating their 50th Anniversary, Delta participated in the March on Washington, and established the Social Action Commission at the 27th National Convention. DST Gold Heart Choker Necklace. $14.99. For the professional pharmaceutical fraternity, see, Development of infrastructure and programming: 19141930, Further programs focused on women's and civil rights: 19561970, Call to action in support of women and mothers: 19761999, Enlarging the scope of national and international programming: 19902002, Participation in the 1913 Women's Suffrage March, The Delta Challenge: Delta Homeownership Initiative, Delta Sigma Theta and Habitat for Humanity, Financial Fortitude: Smart Women Finish Rich, Delta GEMS: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully, Maryland Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence (EMBODI), $1 million endowed scholarship at Howard University, The Total Woman: Mind, Body, and Spirit Lifestyle Change Initiative, American Heart Association Partnership "Go Red for Women" Campaign, Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital (formerly Thika Memorial Hospital), Summit VI: Health Issues Impacting Women of African Descent, Shaped to Its Purpose: Delta Sigma Theta--the First Fifty Years by, National American Woman Suffrage Association, United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Felony disenfranchisement in the United States, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of social fraternities and sororities, List of Delta Sigma Theta National Conventions, "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates Centennial", "The day the Deltas marched into history", "Delta Sigma Theta presents a traveling library to Franklin County:: Library History Collection", "Page not found Sacramento Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc", "The Delta Challenge: DST Homeownership Initiative", "Mid-Atlantic Region, AKA Centennial Regional Tributes", "District Announces Affordable Housing Projects Selected For Underwriting", "Augusta Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc", "Internationally Recognized Sorority and LAWRY's Foods Join Forces to Inspire Young African American Girls to Shine", "48th National Post-Convention Supplement, Chapters Honored for Successful Programs", "Cummings Announces $899,775 Education Grant to Benefit First Generation CollegeBound Students", "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 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[110], The chapter at Louisiana State University (LSU) was banned from campus for several years (ended July 2019) for alleged repeated hazing violations. "[18][19][20] Delta Founder, Florence Letcher Toms commented, "We marched that day in order that women might come into their own, because we believed that women not only needed an education, but they needed a broader horizon in which they may use that education. In 1966, Delta Teen Lift was established and the Delta Sigma Theta Executive Board was received in the White House by President Lyndon B. Johnson to discuss community issues and concerns in 1967. [133] Both the American and Canadian Falls in Niagara Falls on February 22, 2013,[134] and the White House on January 13, 2013,[135] were illuminated with red lighting in honor of the Sorority's Centennial celebration. $14.99 $29.99. $95.00. [65] From 1979 to 2006, MEOC has served more than 78,000 individuals. [54], The Washington D.C. Alumnae Chapter's Delta Housing Corporation is planning to construct Delta Towers II. Delta Sigma Theta Gold Crest Pin. 4.5 out of 5 stars (114) . Main article: Delta Sigma Theta. Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913, by twenty-two women at Howard University in Washington, D.C. She sued the sorority for an undisclosed amount. Delta Sigma Theta has more than 1,000 chapters, located in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, England, Germany, Korea, Japan, Bermuda, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, West Africa, South Africa and Bahamas. [37] [78], Both other organizations have significant ties to Delta Sigma Theta. During January 1113, 2013, more than 12,000 members of Delta Sigma Theta convened in Washington, D.C., at Howard University to participate in a range of activities which included twenty-two distinct service activities Friday January 12, 2013, and many galas and activities honoring the Sorority's accomplishments. In 1968, the Unwed Mothers program was established, and in 1970 Delta sponsored the East African International Women's Seminar in Nairobi, Kenya. [126] The site of the school will afford members an opportunity to engage in an enhanced learning environment and promote educational advancement throughout the community of Cherette while experiencing a hands-on global service learning experience. [47] In three years, the program has helped more than 400 families purchase homes. The Delta Research and Education Foundation sponsored an international conference in Nassau, Bahamas entitled, "Woman to Woman: Single parenting from a global perspective" in 1987. Only e-Commerce certifiedvendors are allowed to sell Delta items on-line. In response, the sorority donated another $20,000, to establish two additional maternity wards and an administrative office. [53] Financial Fortitude was established as a result of increasing unemployment, Social Security debts, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty. [75] An orientation for first-time attendees providing "how to's" on navigating the legislative process, legislative letter writing, congressional testimony, resolution writing, and coalition building was provided.[75]. [35] It was to provide career, employment counseling, and job exposure for black women. The facility also has a special-care nursery for newborn babies. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. () is a historically African American sorority. To provide tools permitting the girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve academic success, To assist girls in setting and planning proper goal for their futures in high school and beyond. 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