Delta Sigma Theta History

On January 13, 1913, twenty-two envisionary college women founded Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. on the campus of Howard University. These women were:

Wishing to de-emphasize the social aspect of sorority life, our beloved Founders instead demonsrated genuine concern for social welfare and cultural enrichment while promoting high academic standards.

With a growing membership of over 250,000 women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority continues to attract the brightest college educated women. Delta Sigma Theta has been shaped by its members, who have committed to a lifetime of public service. The Sorority's intiatives are based on its Five-Point Thrust Program. Delta continues to serve the community in numerous capacities providing services and programs to promote human welfare. The Sorority's new intiatives include the Science and Everyday Experiences (SEE) Program Initiative which is being done in conjunction with the National Science Foundation and the International Day of Service to promote health and wellness on HIV/AIDS.

The core of Delta Sigma Theta is sisterhood. This deep and abiding bond based on love and respect has sustained our organization, allowing her to withstand the test of time. Bound by a common experience steeped in tradition, the women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continue to set the standard of scholarship, service, and SISTERHOOD.