~Happy Founders Day to the Ladies Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.~
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on January 13, 2012 The Mission states: 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 Programmatic Thrust:Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Development, Physical and Mental Health and Political Awareness and Involvement. The sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.The founding women of the organization are: Osceola Macarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Zephyr Chisom Carter, Edna Brown Coleman, Jessie McGuire Dent, Frederica Chase Dodd, Myra Davis Hemmings, Olive 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 and Edith Mott Young. We salute you as you celebrate 99 years of upholding your motto "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom." Delta Sigma Theta Website: http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Suite 218 Decatur, GA 30021 (404) 592-6145 website:www.nphchq.org email:info@nphchq.org If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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