Sorority History

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a sisterhood of college-educated women dedicated to public service, the advancement of its members, and the strengthening of communities, with a particular emphasis on the Black community.

Established on January 13, 1913, by 22 visionary collegiate women at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has grown into a distinguished international organization. For more than a century, the sorority has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action.

With more than 350,000 initiated members and over 1,050 chartered chapters, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has established a significant global presence, with collegiate and alumnae chapters throughout the United States and in  international locations across Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

As a private, not-for-profit organization, Delta Sigma Theta develops and implements programs designed to address important social, educational, economic, health, and civic needs within the communities it serves. Through its collegiate and alumnae chapters, members continue to make a meaningful impact locally, nationally, and internationally.

The sorority’s programs and initiatives are centered around its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:

  • Economic Development
  • Educational Development
  • International Awareness and Involvement
  • Physical and Mental Health
  • Political Awareness and Involvement

Guided by its rich legacy and enduring commitment to service, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated continues to empower communities, cultivate leadership, advocate for positive change, and create opportunities for lasting impact throughout the world.

For additional information about Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, please visit the Sorority’s official national website at www.deltasigmatheta.org.