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Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ) is a historically African American sorority that was founded at Howard University in 1913. [1] Historically, the sorority had collegiate, alumnae, and mixed chapters, with the latter including both graduate or undergraduate members. Initially, the alumnae chapters were called graduate chapters and were named using the ...
Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ), an international historically Black sorority, was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University.It has more than 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Liberia, Bermuda, Jamaica, The Bahamas, South Korea and Nigeria.
In 1926, she helped to create the graduate chapter of Delta in Dallas, which became the first Greek letter organization in the city. [1] Myra Davis Hemmings. Alpha. Founder; Gonzales, Texas native. Of all the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. she had the most assertive leadership skills.
Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two women at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Membership is open to any woman, regardless of religion, race, or nationality. Women may apply to join through undergraduate chapters at a college or university or through an alumnae chapter after earning a college degree.
This list of Delta Sigma Theta National Conventions includes dates on which the conventions were held, host cities, and general themes and significant accomplishments of each convention. Number. Location. Dates [a] Significant outcomes. Refs. 1st. Howard University, Washington, D.C. December 27, 1919.
Chapter Established Region Status Reference Gamma Alpha: 2003 Washington, D.C. Active [4] Gamma Beta: 2005 Chicago Active [4] Gamma Gamma: 2007 New York/New Jersey Metropolitan Active [4] Gamma Delta: 2007 North/Central Florida Active [4] Gamma Epsilon: 2007 Long Island/Queens Active [4] Gamma Zeta: 2008 New England Active [4] Gamma Eta: 2008 ...
List of Delta Delta Delta alumnae chapters. Delta Delta Delta is a North American collegiate women's fraternity. It was founded on November 27, 1888, at Boston University. In the following list of chapters, active chapters are indicated in bold and inactive chapters are in italics. [1][2] Chapter. Alumnae Alliance name.
Occupation. Educator. Employer (s) Public School 108. Delaware State College. Known for. Founder of Delta Sigma Theta. Ethel Cuff Black (October 17, 1890 – September 17, 1977) was an American educator and one of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. [1] She was the first African-American school teacher in Richmond County, New York.