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She hails from Washington, D.C. and many of the first meetings of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., were held in her living room. In 1913, she graduated as valedictorian and class president.
Who is Big Sister Edna Brown Coleman ?
100
She was a member of the Gamma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Who is Big Sister Past National President Sadie T. M. Alexander, PhD?
100
Big Sister Madree Penn White designed this symbol for the sorority.
The Sorority Pin.
100
This committee was established to keep in touch with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the Negro race in general.
What is the National Vigilance Committee?
100
Graduate chapters were authorized in this year.
What is 1920 ?
200
She served as president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She also chartered the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter.
Who is Big Sister Myra Davis Hemmings ?
200
During her presidency, Jabberwock was adopted by the Iota Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Who is Big Sister Past National President Dororthy Pelham Beckley?
200
This is the mission statement of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
200
The women of Delta Sigma Theta participated in the Women's Suffrage March in this month and year.
What is March 1913 ?
200
These were the first 3 honorary members of Delta Sigma Theta.
Who is Big Sister Nannie H. Burroughs, Big Sister Gabrielle Pelham, and Big Sister Mary Church Terrell ?
300
She began teaching in Washington, D.C. public schools in 1908 and was an ardent supporter of the major political issues of the day. She is also the mother of 5 daughters, 4 of whom became members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Who is Big Sister Vashti Turley Murphy?
300
Under her leadership, each region was allowed the privilege of electing their own Regional Director.
Who is Big Sister Past National President Ethel Lamay Calimese?
300
This jewel springs from the genuine respect for the feelings of others and consideration for the inherent dignity of every living person.
What is Courtesy ?
300
In 1922, these 4 funds were established by Delta Sigma Theta.
What are the Housing Fund, the Sinking Fund, the Scholarship Award Fund, and the College Tuition Fund?
300
The first National Convention was held in this month and year .
What is December 1919 ?
400
At her high school graduation, President Taft presented her with a diploma and scholarship to Howard University. She remained steadfast in her political endeavors and her hobby of collecting elephants.
Who is Big Sister Florence Letcher Toms ?
400
She expanded the programs implemented by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., including the adoption of May Week and the establishment of a College Tuition Fund.
Who is Big Sister Past National President Sadie T.M. Alexander, PhD?
400
At the reorganization meeting, this member of Alpha Kappa Alpha objected to the name change.
Who is Nellie Quander ?
400
In 1913, the women of Delta Sigma Theta adopted this section of the Freeman's Hospital.
What is the Children's Ward ?
400
A committee was established to revise the Ritual is this year.
What is 1935 ?
500
She was the inspiration behind Delta Sigma Theta and spoke 5 languages. She authored the initial Constitution and Bylaws and she also designed the ceremony for inducting honorary members.
Who is Big Sister Madree Penn White ?
500
Under her leadership Kappa Chapter was established at University of California, earning Delta the distinction of being the first Greek letter organization for Negro college men and women on the Pacific coast.
Who is Big Sister Past National President Sadie T.M. Alexander, PhD?
500
These 2 members of Delta Sigma Theta wrote and composed the "Delta Hymn".
Who are Big Sister Alice Dunbar Nelson and Big Sister Florence Cole Talbert ?
500
She issued a proclamation stating, in part, that "We, therefore, urge all true Americans of whatever race to greater unity, greater courage and perseverance in opposing prejudice and its varied manifestations."
Who is Big Sister Past National President Dorothy Pelham Beckley ?
500
Mary McLeod Bethune became an honorary member in this year.
What is 1923 ?