What date was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - January 13, 1913
Delta Sigma Theta is dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. - True
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mission - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization
of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to
public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Purpose - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit
organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs
in local communities throughout the world.
National President - Beverly E Smith, 2017 - present
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated February 30, 1930. - True
Where was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - Howard University
Delta Sigma Theta is a part of the - National Pan-Hellenic Council
Delta Sigma Theta only has regions in the United States. - False
How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta? - 22
The motto of Delta Sigma Theta is - "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
Delta Sigma Theta was founded by students who had earlier been initiated into... - Alpha Kappa
Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta felt Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi Alpha with
no individual meaning.. - True
Who was named the 1st president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? - Myra Davis
Hemmings
Regional Director - Rosie Allen-Herring
Tri- State(Ma, Ri and NH) Coordinator - Roxanne Cooke
, The collegiate founders sought to move towards social activism and greater public service,
rather than social activities. - True
Less than 2 months after the sorority's founding, Delta Sigma Theta women began their political
activism by participating in the historic 1913... - Women's Suffrage March
The sorority expanded with a 2nd chapter, Beta Chapter, established at ________ February 5,
1914. - Wilberforce University
The 3rd chapter, Gamma Chapter, was established in 1918 at the ______. - University of
Pennsylvania
Delta Chapter was established April 4, 1919 at the... - University of Iowa
Epsilon Chapter was established at ______ on November 19, 1919 - Ohio State University On
December 28, 1947, which expansion program was formally adopted and copyrighted by Delta
Sigma Theta? - Jabberwock
Delta Sigma Theta uses the 5-Point Thrust as an organizing structure as it creates programs to
benefit the African American community. What does the 5-Point Thrust consist of? - a) physical
and mental health
b) educational development
c) economic development
d) political awareness and involvement
e) international awareness and involvement
The purpose of May Week is. . . - To emphasize the importance of higher education in the
community, especially for black women
Soror ______ was the 1st black woman member of the U.S. Congress, the first African American
and 1st woman to run as a major party candidate for the presidency of the United States -
Shirley Chisholm
Soror _____ at age 26 became the 1st black woman neurosurgeon in the United States. She
specializes in pediatric nuerosurgery - Alexa Canady
Delta Sigma Theta official colors - Crimson and cream
What does the colors represent? - courage and purity
What is the official flower of Delta Sigma Theta? - African Violet