The sorority collaborates with community organizations and corporations to further its programming goals. The sorority began planning for a larger facility in the early 1960s, and financed construction of Thika Maternity Hospital. M3GREEK continues to be an Officially certified E-Commerce vendor of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., LicenseEC084. Delta Sigma Theta has more than 1,000 chapters, located in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, England, Germany, Korea, Japan, Bermuda, Jamaica, Virgin Islands, West Africa, South Africa and Bahamas. The sorority made a commitment to creating programs advocating: As part of their advocacy for voting rights, Delta Sigma Theta has partnered with VoteRiders, an organization that seeks to assist eligible voters in exercising their right to vote. The university banned the sorority from campus for four years. While there were many struggles for minorities and women within the United States, Delta leadership also realized the great struggle others of African descent faced around the world, which led to the establishment of the first foreign chapter in Port-au-Prince, Haiti in 1950. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. kicked off its centennial year by being the first Black Greek Lettered Organization to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Years Day with a float entitled "Transforming Communities through Sisterhood and Service. 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[119] In addition, Founders Osceola McCarthy Adams, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Myra Davis Hemmings, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Eliza Pearl Shippen, Florence Letcher Toms, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, and Madree Penn White were also in attendance. "[18][19][20] Delta Founder, Florence Letcher Toms commented, "We marched that day in order that women might come into their own, because we believed that women not only needed an education, but they needed a broader horizon in which they may use that education. Delta Sigma Theta Delta Sigma Theta - Light Weight Cardigan (Black) Regular price $69.00 Delta Sigma Theta - Sequin Tee (Silver) Regular price $47.99 Delta Sigma Theta - Sequin Tee (Red) . [73] At the 2008 National Convention in Orlando, Florida, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was presented with an award for the most weight lost by any sorority or fraternity. Nine sorority members, two of whom were about to graduate, were expelled from the university in May. Butler-McIntyre accepted a proclamation presented by Local Officials in Pasadena in honor of the Sorority's 100 years of public service. The 1920s began a decade of significant development within Delta Sigma Theta. [122] March 15, 2013, thousands of members of Delta Sigma Theta participated in the Delta Days at the Nation's Capital. Delta Sigma Theta uses the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust as an organizing structure as it creates programs to benefit the African-American community. 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The National Victory Book Drive occurred in 1943 to provide books to servicemen. [123] The women's suffrage march originally took place March 3, 1913. Current members serve as U.S. Presidential appointees, mayors . Delta Sigma Theta's 10th National President Dorothy Height was an organizer of the March and was the sole woman to have been seated on the Speakers' Platform. [90] In 1955, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority established a maternity wing and health services in Thika Town. 4.4 out of 5 stars 12. For the professional pharmaceutical fraternity, see, Development of infrastructure and programming: 19141930, Further programs focused on women's and civil rights: 19561970, Call to action in support of women and mothers: 19761999, Enlarging the scope of national and international programming: 19902002, Participation in the 1913 Women's Suffrage March, The Delta Challenge: Delta Homeownership Initiative, Delta Sigma Theta and Habitat for Humanity, Financial Fortitude: Smart Women Finish Rich, Delta GEMS: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully, Maryland Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC), Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence (EMBODI), $1 million endowed scholarship at Howard University, The Total Woman: Mind, Body, and Spirit Lifestyle Change Initiative, American Heart Association Partnership "Go Red for Women" Campaign, Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital (formerly Thika Memorial Hospital), Summit VI: Health Issues Impacting Women of African Descent, Shaped to Its Purpose: Delta Sigma Theta--the First Fifty Years by, National American Woman Suffrage Association, United States Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Felony disenfranchisement in the United States, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of social fraternities and sororities, List of Delta Sigma Theta National Conventions, "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated Celebrates Centennial", "The day the Deltas marched into history", "Delta Sigma Theta presents a traveling library to Franklin County:: Library History Collection", "Page not found Sacramento Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc", "The Delta Challenge: DST Homeownership Initiative", "Mid-Atlantic Region, AKA Centennial Regional Tributes", "District Announces Affordable Housing Projects Selected For Underwriting", "Augusta Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc", "Internationally Recognized Sorority and LAWRY's Foods Join Forces to Inspire Young African American Girls to Shine", "48th National Post-Convention Supplement, Chapters Honored for Successful Programs", "Cummings Announces $899,775 Education Grant to Benefit First Generation CollegeBound Students", "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 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Below is a list of Delta Sigma Theta () members (commonly referred to as Deltas ). The sorority is one of the largest sororities founded in the U.S. and has more than 350,000 initiated members who are college-educated women. [47] The DST Homeownership Initiative is a partnership between Delta Sigma Theta's 950 chapters, Chase Bank, and Genworth Financial. [78], Both other organizations have significant ties to Delta Sigma Theta. They excel in these roles at the local, national and international levels. [8], During the meeting where the changes were discussed, the past president from June, Nellie Quander, disagreed with the proposed changes and gave the women a deadline to stop the efforts to rebrand the sorority if they wished to retain membership. 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The Hurricane Relief Task Force is responsible for creating strategies to address the numerous difficulties impacting persons displaced by Hurricane Katrina as it relates to housing, health and wellness, emotional and financial needs. The Delta Research and Education Foundation sponsored an international conference in Nassau, Bahamas entitled, "Woman to Woman: Single parenting from a global perspective" in 1987. In 1981, Delta held Summit I which focused on issues affecting American women. Find the perfect DST gear today. [33] In 1939, only 94 out of 774 public libraries in the South served blacks. Delta Sigma Theta - LED Pen Light GreekForLifeShop (809) $11.95 Delta Sigma Theta Sleeping Cap/Bonnet with Greek letters and Fortitude Lady printed on it, Satin Fabric, Soft Lycra Band, White & Red Color. Any attempt to do so will result in the forfeiture of the right to possess the Merchandise and the Merchandise immediately will become Sorority property and legal action may be taken. The night and morning hours prior to the accident, the pledges had been practicing the "probate death march", an aspect of the initiation ceremony. Delta Sigma Theta realized the need for advocacy in the United States, and throughout the world. As a family of Divine Nine Members, we pride ourselves on creating high-caliber products and an amazing experience every time you shop with us. [47] The program is a resource for individuals seeking information about homeownership; wishing to locate a loan representatives who partners with the Delta Challenge; information about mortgage insurance or other benefits; or who has questions regarding real estate or related financial topics. "[76] Delta Sigma Theta was granted Special Consultative Status as an NGO to the Economic and Social Council of the UN as a result of volunteer services and humanitarian efforts around the world. 35.9K members Join group About Discussion More About Discussion About this group Please adhere to that. 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