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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founded on January 13, 1913

This week has in it the founding days of three of the four National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Sororities. All three, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. were founded at Howard … Continue reading

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Eva B. Dykes, Ph.D., Delta Sigma Theta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2022

The library at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, is named for Eva B. Dykes. She was the first African American woman to complete the requirements for a Ph.D. and the third African American to be conferred the degree because of … Continue reading

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Mary Frances Everhart, a Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline … Continue reading

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Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Delta Sigma Theta, #NotableSororityWoman, #WHM2021

Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell (Alexander), the first National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was a woman of many firsts. She served her sorority as National President from 1919 until 1923. Born on January 2, 1898, she graduated from … Continue reading

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Frankie Muse Freeman, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline … Continue reading

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Vivian Osborne Marsh, Delta Sigma Theta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2020

Most of Vivian Osborne Marsh’s childhood was spent in Houston, Texas, where she was born in 1898. Her father died in 1910 and three years later she, her mother, and her sister moved to Berkeley, California. She applied to the … Continue reading

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Mary Church Terrell on Delta Sigma Theta’s Founding Day

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline Oberdorfer (Minor), Edna … Continue reading

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Leontyne Price, Delta Sigma Theta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2019

Opera star Leontyne Price was born in 1927.  As a young girl, she sang in the church choir. Price enrolled in the music education major at Wilberforce University. As a member of the glee club, she had many opportunities for … Continue reading

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On Delta Sigma Theta’s Founding Day

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline Oberdorfer (Minor), Edna … Continue reading

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With R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Aretha Franklin and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

A bright light has left the world. Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” has died. On June 5, 1992, she became an Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In addition to her many Grammy Awards, she also received … Continue reading

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