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Mary McLeod Bethune, Delta Sigma Theta, #WHM2018, #notablesororitywomen

In 1923, at Delta Sigma Theta’s fifth national convention, Mary McLeod Bethune, a prominent educator, became an Honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta. The daughter of former slaves, Bethune worked in the fields at age five. Due to the generosity … Continue reading

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Delta Sigma Theta and Mary McLeod Bethune

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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Happy 100th Birthday Delta Sigma Theta!

January 13, 2013 marks the 100th birthday of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. To commemorate the occasion, the sorority celebrated with a float entered in the New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses Parade. The theme of the float was “Transforming Communities … Continue reading

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