Below is a list of
Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. () is a historically African American sorority. The organization was founded by college-educated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that assist the African American community. Delta ...
(ΔΣΘ) members (commonly referred to as ''Deltas''). The sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, at
Howard University and was first incorporated in Washington, D.C., on February 9, 1913. On January 20, 1930, the organization was incorporated as a perpetual body.
The
nomenclature
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of graduate chapters are named according to geographic location and "
Alumnae
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" annexed to the service area's name.
"Delta Girl"
The poem "Delta Girl" was written by honorary member
Mary McLeod Bethune
Mary Jane McLeod Bethune ( McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, Womanism, womanist, and civil rights activist. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935, established th ...
. The poem embodies the ideals of a Delta Sigma Theta woman.
Listed below are notable members of Delta Sigma Theta, and includes the founders, presidents, and members who excel in various fields including
arts and
entertainment
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,
business
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,
civil rights
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,
education
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,
health
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,
law,
politics
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,
science
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, and
sports
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.
Founders
National presidents
Arts and entertainment
Actresses
Artists and illustrators
Authors
Dancers
Miss America winners
Mrs. World, Mrs. United States, Mrs. U.S. Beauties
Miss USA winners
Singers and musicians
Television and radio
Civil rights
Education
Heads of organizations and business executives
Health and science
Legal profession
Judges
Law enforcement
Law – other
Military
Political figures
Humanitarian and social causes
Non-elected officials
U.S. politicians
World leaders
Religion
Sports
See also
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Delta Sigma Theta
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. () is a historically African American sorority. The organization was founded by college-educated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that assist the African American community. Delta ...
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List of Delta Sigma Theta National Conventions
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an international organization of college-educated women. Originally established for women of color, Delta Sigma Theta now has membership that includes women of all races. Delta Sigma Theta is the largest sing ...
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List of Delta Sigma Theta chapters
Citations
References
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External links
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated official website
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List of Sisters
Lists of members of United States student societies