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A comprehensive overview of delta sigma theta sorority, inc., a historically african american sorority. It delves into the sorority's founding, principles, programs, and notable achievements. The sorority's commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, and service, highlighting its impact on education, economic development, political involvement, and international awareness. It also includes a detailed look at the sorority's five thrust program, which focuses on educational development, economic development, political involvement, physical/mental health, and international awareness. Valuable insights into the history, values, and contributions of delta sigma theta sorority.
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What was the date DST was founded? ✔✔January 13, 1913
Where was it founded? And by who? ✔✔It was founded at Howard University by 22 women who were former AKA's
Why did the founders of DST leave AKA? ✔✔- They thought that AKA was too much of a social organization and weren't interested in the principles and values that DST found important.
What were the names of the 22 women? ✔✔1. Osceola Macarthy Adams
What is the animal symbol for DST? ✔✔Elephant. The elephant symbolizes strength and determination.
What soror is the reason why the elephant is associated with Delta Sigma Theta? ✔✔- Soror Florence Letcher Toms loved collecting elephants in the forms of jewelry, stuffed animals, magnets, and etc.
Official flower of DST? ✔✔African Violet
What is the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority motto? ✔✔Intelligence is the torch of wisdom
What was DST the first organization to do in 1941? ✔✔They were the first to provide a program for career development for black women.
When was Delta named a Non Government Organization (NGO)? ✔✔They were named an NGO in 2003, making them the first black organization to become an NGO.
What are the official colors of the sorority? ✔✔Crimson and Cream
What do the official colors symbolize? ✔✔Courage, wisdom, and purity.
What do soror and sands mean in a sorority? ✔✔Soror: any sister in the sorority
Sands: a girl who you crossed on the same line with
What is the Greek Alphabet? ✔✔Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi (Pie), Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi (Fi), Chi, Psi (sigh), Omega
What is the Five Thrust Program (1955)? ✔✔A program that promotes educational development, economic development, political involvement, physical/mental health, and international awareness.
Educational Development ✔✔Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Economic Development ✔✔Financial Fortitude is a process that will help program participants to set and define goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and to put the plan into action. The process serves as a blueprint to address all aspects of personal finances.
What are the components of Financial Fortitude? ✔✔The ten components include:
Physical/Mental Health ✔✔The DeltaCare initiative promotes self-care through physical and emotional wellness, and awareness. The Red S.H.O.E. challenge is the physical health
component of DeltaCare that encourages members to engage in healthy behaviors. S.H.O.E. is an acronym for Self-care, Healthy Options, and Exercise.
Political Involvement ✔✔Institutes activities that foster:
What is Delta Days? ✔✔In 1989, the National Social Action Commission instituted Delta Days in the Nation's Capital, an annual legislative conference to increase members' involvement in the national public policy-making process.
Who was named the first president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? ✔✔Myra Davis Hemmings
The sorority expanded with a second chapter, Beta Chapter, established at ______ February 5,
The third chapter, Gamma chapter, was established in 1918 at the ✔✔University of Pennsylvania
The Delta chapter was established April 4, 1919, at the ✔✔University of Iowa
Epsilon chapter was established at ______ on November 19, 1919 ✔✔Ohio State University
On December 28, 1947 which expansion program was formally adopted and copyrighted by DST? ✔✔Jabberwock
What is Jabberwock? ✔✔A Delta tradition, a gala that would interest sororities, fraternities, clubs, and other groups producing skills on a competitive basis.
What is the purpose of May week? ✔✔To emphasize the importance of higher education in the community, especially for black women
Which soror was the first black woman member of the U.S. Congress, the first African American, and the first woman to run as a major party candidate for the presidency of the United States? ✔✔Shirley Chisholm
Which soror became the first black woman (pediatric) neurosurgeon in the US at the age of 26. ✔✔Alexa Canady