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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. ( ΔΣΘ) is a historically African American sorority. The organization was founded by college-educated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that assist the African American community. Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two women at Howard University in ...
Below is a list of Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ) members, commonly referred to as Deltas. The sorority was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University and was first incorporated in Washington, D.C., on February 9, 1913. Its graduate chapters are named according to geographic location and "Alumnae" annexed to the service area's name.
Died. December 8, 1968 (aged 73) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. Occupation (s) Actress; a founder of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; Teacher. Spouse. John W. Hemmings (1892–1958) [citation needed] Myra Lillian Davis Hemmings (August 30, 1895 – December 8, 1968) was an American actress and teacher, and a founder of Delta Sigma Theta ...
Winona Cargile Alexander (June 21, 1893 – October 16, 1984) was a founder of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Incorporated at Howard University on January 13, 1913. It was the second sorority founded by African-American women and was influential in women's building civic institutions and charities. In 1915, she was the first African-American ...
Education. Montrose High School (1908) Howard University (B.A., 1913) Alma mater. Howard University. Known for. Co-founder of Delta Sigma Theta, civil rights activist and organizer in Seattle. Bertha Pitts Campbell (June 30, 1889 – April 2, 1990) was a civil rights activist and one of the 22 founding members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc ...
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.
Children. 1. Naomi Sewell Richardson (September 24, 1892 – August 5, 1993) [1] was an American educator and suffragist. She was a student co-founder of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, the second sorority founded for and by African-American women. The founders of Delta Sigma Theta, including Naomi Sewell (second row, far right), in 1913.
Founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University by twenty-two visionary collegiate students, Delta Sigma Theta is the first African American Greek-lettered organization for women based on the principles of servings others and political activity. Delta Sigma Theta held its first national convention in 1919 in Washington, D.C.