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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: History, Principles, and Impact, Exams of History

A comprehensive overview of delta sigma theta sorority, inc., a historically black sorority dedicated to public service and sisterhood. It delves into the sorority's founding, key principles, notable achievements, and its impact on the african american community. The document also includes a glossary of important terms and a q&a section to enhance understanding.

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Delta Achievement Test Latest Update
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What date was Delta Sigma Theta founded? ✔✔January 13, 1913
Delta Sigma Theta is dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. ✔✔True
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated February 30, 1930. ✔✔True
Where was Delta Sigma Theta founded? ✔✔Howard University
Delta Sigma Theta is a part of the ✔✔National Pan-Hellenic Council
Delta Sigma Theta only has regions in the United States. ✔✔False
How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta? ✔✔22
The motto of Delta Sigma Theta is "Intelligence is the Torch of ..." ✔✔Wisdom
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What date was Delta Sigma Theta founded? ✔✔January 13, 1913

Delta Sigma Theta is dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. ✔✔True

Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated February 30, 1930. ✔✔True

Where was Delta Sigma Theta founded? ✔✔Howard University

Delta Sigma Theta is a part of the ✔✔National Pan-Hellenic Council

Delta Sigma Theta only has regions in the United States. ✔✔False

How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta? ✔✔ 22

The motto of Delta Sigma Theta is "Intelligence is the Torch of ..." ✔✔Wisdom

Delta Sigma Theta was founded by students who had earlier been initiated into... ✔✔Alpha Kappa Alpha

Delta Sigma Theta felt Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi Alpha with no individual meaning.. ✔✔True

Who was named the 1st president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? ✔✔Myra Davis Hemmings

The collegiate founders sought to move towards social activism and greater public service, rather than social activities. ✔✔True

Less than 2 months after the sorority's founding, Delta Sigma Theta women began their political activism by participating in the historic 1913... ✔✔Women's Suffrage March

The sorority expanded with a 2nd chapter, Beta Chapter, established at ________ February 5,

  1. ✔✔Wilberforce University

The purpose of May Week is... ✔✔To emphasize the importance of higher education in the community, especially for black women

Soror ______ was the 1st black woman member of the U.S. Congress, the first African American and 1st woman to run as a major party candidate for the presidency of the United States ✔✔Shirley Chisholm

Soror _____ at age 26 became the 1st black woman neurosurgeon in the United States. She specializes in pediatric nuerosurgery ✔✔Alexa Canady

Delta Sigma Theta official colors ✔✔Crimson and cream

What is the official flower of Delta Sigma Theta? ✔✔African Violet

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the 1st and one of only 3 African American organizations with the NGO special consultative status with the United Nations ✔✔True

Delta Sigma Theta offers affordable apartments for senior housing in the northeast area of Washington, D.C. The names of these homes are... ✔✔Delta Towers I

Delta Towers II

_______ is for girls (ages 11 - 14) who demonstrate the potential for success, but may not have support systems or access to financial resources. Participants are exposed to math, science, technology, and non-traditional careers. Sessions may also include service learning activities, field trips and book clubs. ✔✔Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

______ was designed to help sorority members and local communities to attain personal wealth and financial security. It was established as a result of increasing unemployment, Social Security debts, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty ✔✔Financial Fortitude

Delta Sigma Theta is a non-profit organization ✔✔True

_____ is an outgrowth and continuation of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Program. It was created to assist in facilitating the dreams and goals of at risk, adolescent African American girls, aged 14-18 ✔✔Delta GEMS

Founder ✔✔Winona Alexander

Founder ✔✔Marguerite Young Alexander

Founder ✔✔Naomi Richardson

Founder ✔✔Eliza Shippen

Founder ✔✔Zephyr Carter

Founder ✔✔Myra Davis Hemmings

Founder ✔✔Mamie Reddy Rose

Founder ✔✔Bertha Pitts Campbell

Founder ✔✔Florence Letcher Toms

Founder ✔✔Olive Jones

Founder ✔✔Jessie Dent

Founder ✔✔Jimmie Bugg Middleton

Founder ✔✔Ethel Carr Watson

Vivian Osborne Marsh ✔✔7th National President

Revision of Sorority Ritual

National Library Project authorized

Study of purchase of a National Headquarters building

H. Elsie Austin ✔✔8th National President

First black woman to graduate University of Cincinnati Law School

JOB ANALYSIS endorsed as a national project

U.S Government War Bonds

Victory Book Drive

What does the The Sorority Pin represent? ✔✔Founder Madree Penn White

Compromise of three Greek Letters: Delta, Sigma, & Theta

What does The Fortitude Pin represent? ✔✔A tribute to the founders

The Sorority Flower ✔✔African Violet

Pyramid Flower ✔✔Peppermint Carnation

Sorority Colors ✔✔Crimson and Cream

Pyramid Colors ✔✔White and Red

Sorority Stone ✔✔Pearl

Sorority Emblem ✔✔Goddess Minerva: Goddess of Wisdom

Public Motto ✔✔Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom

Sorority Vow ✔✔Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT

What color candle represents the Fundamental's Principle? ✔✔White

What color candle represents the Torch of Wisdom ✔✔Red

Rap Order ✔✔One Rap: Attention, Be Seated, End of Ceremony

Two Rap: Affirm the Sacred Vow; Affirm the Sacred Trust

Three Raps: Sorors Stand

3 Committees ✔✔Nominating Committee

Finance Committee

Scholarship & Standards Committee