What date was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - Answers- January 13, 1913
Delta Sigma Theta is dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. - Answers-
True
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mission - Answers- 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.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Purpose - Answers- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a
private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support
through established programs in local communities throughout the world.
National President - Answers- Beverly E Smith, 2017 - present
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated February 30, 1930. - Answers- True
Where was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - Answers- Howard University
Delta Sigma Theta is a part of the - Answers- National Pan-Hellenic Council
Delta Sigma Theta only has regions in the United States. - Answers- False
How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta? - Answers- 22
The motto of Delta Sigma Theta is - Answers- "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
Delta Sigma Theta was founded by students who had earlier been initiated into... -
Answers- Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Sigma Theta felt Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi
Alpha with no individual meaning.. - Answers- True
Who was named the 1st president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? - Answers-
Myra Davis Hemmings
Regional Director - Answers- Rosie Allen-Herring
Tri- State(Ma, Ri and NH) Coordinator - Answers- Roxanne Cooke
The collegiate founders sought to move towards social activism and greater public
service, rather than social activities. - Answers- True
, Less than 2 months after the sorority's founding, Delta Sigma Theta women began their
political activism by participating in the historic 1913... - Answers- Women's Suffrage
March
The sorority expanded with a 2nd chapter, Beta Chapter, established at ________
February 5, 1914. - Answers- Wilberforce University
The 3rd chapter, Gamma Chapter, was established in 1918 at the ______. - Answers-
University of Pennsylvania
Delta Chapter was established April 4, 1919 at the... - Answers- University of Iowa
Epsilon Chapter was established at ______ on November 19, 1919 - Answers- Ohio
State University
On December 28, 1947, which expansion program was formally adopted and
copyrighted by Delta Sigma Theta? - Answers- Jabberwock
Delta Sigma Theta uses the 5-Point Thrust as an organizing structure as it creates
programs to benefit the African American community. What does the 5-Point Thrust
consist of? - Answers- a) physical and mental health
b) educational development
c) economic development
d) political awareness and involvement
e) international awareness and involvement
The purpose of May Week is. . . - Answers- To emphasize the importance of higher
education in the community, especially for black women
Soror ______ was the 1st black woman member of the U.S. Congress, the first African
American and 1st woman to run as a major party candidate for the presidency of the
United States - Answers- Shirley Chisholm
Soror _____ at age 26 became the 1st black woman neurosurgeon in the United States.
She specializes in pediatric nuerosurgery - Answers- Alexa Canady
Delta Sigma Theta official colors - Answers- Crimson and cream
What does the colors represent? - Answers- courage and purity
What is the official flower of Delta Sigma Theta? - Answers- African Violet
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the 1st and one of only 3 African American
organizations with the NGO special consultative status with the United Nations -
Answers- True
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