
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a historically Black sorority founded in 1913 by 22 college-educated Black women at Howard University. Its mission is to promote academic excellence, provide community service, and advocate for social justice, particularly for African Americans. The sorority emphasizes leadership development, scholarship, and civic engagement, and it has a rich history of involvement in civil rights movements. Delta Sigma Theta is known for its commitment to sisterhood and empowering women, and it operates numerous programs that address issues such as education, health, and economic development within communities.