Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Questions and Answers 100% Pass

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Questions and Answers 100% Pass When where they founded? January 13, 1913 Where and Who founded Delta Sigma Theta? 22 Collegiate Women at Howard University When was DST incorporated? 1930 What was the first public service act? Women Suffrage March in Washington, DC. (1913) Mission Statement Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. Purpose Private, non-for-profit organization where the women provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities. Founders? Osceola Macarthy Adams Marguerite Young Alexander Winona Cargile Alexander Ethel Cuff Black Bertha Pitts Campbell Zephyr Chisom Carter Edna Brown Coleman Jessis Mcguire Dent Frederica Chase Dodd Myra Davis Hemmings Olive C. Jones Jimmie Bugg Middleton Pauline Oberdorfer Minor Vashti Turley Murphy Naomi Sewell Richardson Mamie Reddy Rose Eliza Pearl Shippen Florence Letcher Toms Ethel Carr Watson Wertie BlackWell Weaver Madree Penn White Edith Motte Young National President & CEO Beverly E. Smith National First Vice President Cheryl Hickmon (Alpha Xi Chapter) National Second Vice Presdient Jaria Martin (Beta Psi Chapter) National Secretary Elsie Cooke-Holmes (Epsilon Kappa Chapter) National Treasurer Deborah Jones-Buggs (Gamma Nu Chapter) Five-Point Programmatic Thrust Educational Development Economic Development International Awareness and Involvement Physical and Mental Health Political Awareness and Involvement Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Created in 1996 to empower young females (11-14) -Prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the 21st century Focus on STEM, Self-Esteem and Leadership Delta Gems: Growing And Empowering Myself Successfully - Created to catch the dreams of African-American at-risk, adolescent girls aged 14-18 Goals: Excel academically, provide tools that enhance and sharpen skills to achieve high level of academic success, proper goal setting and planning for future, create compassionate community EMBODI: Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence DST work with other major organizations to reach out to African American males and dress issues related to STEM, education, culture, self-efficacy, etc. National Social Action Commission Works to create opportunities to bring awareness to issues that affect the african american community: gender equality, police profiling, racial profiling, voter suppression and supporting HBCU's Pi Iota Chapter Chartered on June 2, 1985 753 Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. D.I.V.A Dedicated , Involved, Voices of Action Pi Iota Current Executive Board President: Zahkeya Allen Vice President: Gabrielle Bennett Secretary: Teanna Holmes Treasurer: Jayda Gilmore Financial Secretary: Jayda Gilmore Sergeant At Arms: Jayda Gilmore First Line Name Triumphant Ten Stanford Linda Ferguson Marcia Rose Leak Iris Clyburn Cook Francesca Singleton Valerie Counts Kimberly Fletcher Bland Sharon Jackson Spears Kayla Morrison Ware Denice Clarke Neysmith Feona Tucker Gina