Delta Sigma Theta Facts Questions And Answers Graded A+.
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Delta Sigma Theta Facts Questions And Answers Graded A+.
What was the date DST was founded? - correct answer. January 13, 1913
Where was it founded? And by who? - correct answer. It was founded at Howard University by 22 women who were former AKA's
Why did the founders of...
Delta Sigma Theta Facts Questions And
Answers Graded A+.
What was the date DST was founded? - correct answer. January 13, 1913
Where was it founded? And by who? - correct answer. It was founded at Howard
University by 22 women who were former AKA's
Why did the founders of DST leave AKA? - correct answer. - They thought that AKA
was too much of a social organization and weren't interested in the principles and
values that DST found important.
- wanted the sorority to become more politically active, help their community, and assert
education for women.
What were the names of the 22 women? - correct answer. 1. Osceola Macarthy
Adams
2. Marguerite Young Alexander
3. Winona Cargile Alexander
4. Ethel Cuff Black
5. Bertha Pitts Campbell
6. Zephyr Chisom Carter
7. Edna Brown Coleman
8. Jessie McGuire Dent
9. Frederica Chase Dodd
10. Myra Davis Hemmings
11. Olive C. Jones
12. Jimmie Bugg Middleton
13. Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
, 14. Vashti Turley Murphy
15. Naomi Sewell Richardson
16. Mamie Reddy Rose
17. Eliza Pearl Shippen
18. Florence Letcher Toms
19. Ethel Carr Watson
20. Wertie Blackwell Weaver
21. Madree Penn White
22. Edith Motte Young
what was the first public act they participated in? - correct answer. The Women's
Suffrage Movement in Washington D.C (1913). They were the only African American
group to participate.
What are the three principles DST was founded on? - correct answer. Sisterhood,
scholarship, and service
When were they incorporated? - correct answer. January 20, 1930
How many members are in Delta Sigma Theta? - correct answer. Over 350,000
members and over 1,000 chapters which makes them the largest black sorority in the
world.
Who is the brother fraternity of DST? - correct answer. Omega Psi Phi
What is the official symbol? Where is the replica of the sculpture located? - correct
answer. Fortitude is the official symbol. The replica of the sculpture is located on the
campus of Howard University
What does the sculpture symbolize? - correct answer. - strength, courage, hope,
wisdom, beauty, and femininity.
- the facial features depicts courage and determination. - the outstretched hands
represent the receding of love, as well as the giving of one self to others.
- the statue is shown pushing forward, the tension on her thigh is representative of her
strength.
What is the animal symbol for DST? - correct answer. Elephant. The elephant
symbolizes strength and determination.
What soror is the reason why the elephant is associated with Delta Sigma Theta? -
correct answer. - Soror Florence Letcher Toms loved collecting elephants in the forms
of jewelry, stuffed animals, magnets, and etc.
- When she passed, her collection of elephants was donated to the Grand Chapter of
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where they are on display in the archives.
- Today most Deltas collect elephants in her honor.
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