Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated was founded January 13, 1913 by twenty-two college women at Howard University. Theses students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta founders involved their participation in the Woman's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 13. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930. The Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a membership of over 200,000 predominately African-American, college-educated women. Some famous Delta Sigma Theta's are:

Keshia Knight Pulliam
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Cicely Tyson
Natalie Cole
Wilma Rudolph


Official Colors: Crimson and Cream
Official Symbol: Fortitude
Official Motto: Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom