Founders & Firsts
She Serviced as the first National President of Delta Sigma Theta
Who is Soror President Tanner Mossell Alexander?
This is the signature greeting sound of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorors.
What is "OO-OOP"?
This former U. S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is a Delta.
Who is Marcia L. Fudge?
This animal is unofficially associated with strength and symbolizes DST.
What is the elephant?
This term refers to a group of women initiated together.
What is a line?
The year Delta Sigma Theta was Founded
What is 1913?
This triangular hand gesture represents the Sorority's Principles.
What is the Delta Pyramid (or the "Delta")?
This Delta was the first Black woman elected to Congress from the Deep South.
Who is Barbara Jordan?
This flower symbolizes purity and strength of womanhood for the Sorority.
What is the African violet?
These are the Sorors who you cross with and remain bonded to for life.
Who are line sisters?
This founder later became an acclaimed actress and Broadway performer.
Who is Oseola Macarthy Adams?
This poem, often memorized by initiates, begins with "Out of the night that covers me..."
What is invictus?
This world- renowned poet and author was made an honorary memeber.
Who is May Angelou?
This social actin campaign raises awareness about health disparities in communities of colour.
What is Delta's "Code Red" campaign?
This event helps build sisterhood and reflects on self-care, boding, and purpose
What is a Sisterhood Retreat?
Delta Sigma Theta was founded on this campus.
What is Howard University?
These two colours represent the official colors of Delta Sigma Theta.
What are crimson and cream?
This singer, daughter of Nat King Cole, was a member of DST.
Who is Natalie Cole?
This annual event brings Sorors together nationwide for leadership and fellowshio.
What is National Convention?
This officer presides over chapter meetings and ensures order.
Who is the Chapter President?
The Sorority's first public act of service was participation in this event.
What is the Women's Suffrage March in 1913?
Sorors celebrate this month as the Sorority's Founders Day period.
What is January?
This political activist and founder of the Children's Defense Fund is also a Delta
Who is Marian Wright Edelman?
DST has a Five- Point Programmatic Thrust. This one focuses on youth development and education.
What is Educational Development?
A Delt Week may include service, sisterhood, and these types of events for the community.
What are public programs or educational events?