Why was Delta created? - ANSWERSThe Founders broke away from the AKAs
because they wanted to create a sorority that was service-oriented. *The purpose of
DST is to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need.
It's a private non-profit service organization whose purpose is to provide assurance and
support through established programs in local communities across the world. Since its
founding more than 300,000 people have joined the organization. It's a sisterhood of
predominantly black, college educated women.
Motto - ANSWERSIntelligence is the torch of women
What are the Delta Principles? - ANSWERSSisterhood
Scholarship
Service
What is the Mission? - ANSWERS"Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization
committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a
primary focus on the Black community"
What does lady fortitude symbolize? - ANSWERSStrength, Courage, Hope, Wisdom,
Beauty, Feminity
What are the colors? - ANSWERSCrimson (red) & Cream (white) (represents courage
and purity)
What is the Flower? - ANSWERSPurple and Gold variant of the African violet
(represents the bond with Omega Psi Phi)
Who are Notable members? - ANSWERS*Osceola Adams
*Sadie T. M. Alexander, Ph.D. (1st National President (1919-1923), was the nation's
first woman to earn a Ph.D. in economics (1921))
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