History

The History Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority On January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University twenty-two young, scholarly, and ambitious black women founded what has today become the largest Black Greek Letter Organization for African American women. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. Our founders were interested in establishing an organization committed to the promotion of high cultural, intellectual, and moral standards among its members for its own benefits as well as for that of the larger society in which it existed. The Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a membership of over 200,000 predominately African-American, college-educated women. The Sorority currently has 900-plus chapters located in the United States, Tokyo, Japan, Okinawa, Japan, Germany, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Seoul, Korea, and St. Thomas and St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is dedicated to the ideals of Sisterhood, Scholarship and Public Service. In accordance with these ideals, Delta has established a long and glorious history of educational, cultural, political, and social service in the public's interest. MISSION STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Thrust of: § Economic Development § Educational Development § International Awareness and Involvement § Physical and Mental Health § Political Awareness and Involvement