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National History 

Our founders paved the way, for us to be the women we are today...

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.

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Founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University, the Sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women; this includes over 900 chapters.

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The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:

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1. Economic Development

2. Educational Development

3. International Awareness and Involvement

4. Physical and Mental Health

5. Political Awareness and Involvement

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Our founders promoted women, academic excellence, and Christian values. This vision of our founders is continuing to withstood all odds and the vision is still being implemented. 

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For more information, visit our national website at www.deltasigmatheta.org

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"Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"

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