NATIONAL HISTORY
Founders: Osceola Macarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Zephyr Chisom Carter, Edna Brown Coleman, Jessie McGuire Dent, Frederica Chase Dodd, Myra Davis Hemmings, Olive Claire Jones, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Vashti Turley Murphy, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Mammie Reddy Rose, Eliza Pearl Shippen, Florence Letcher Toms, Ethel Carr Watson, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, Madree Penn White, Edith Motte Young
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, Incorporated. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women. The sorority currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Republic of Korea.
The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women. The sorority currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Republic of Korea.
The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
Inkster Alumnae Chapter History
On December 19, 1959, nineteen members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. chartered the sorority’s Inkster Alumnae Chapter. The chapter quickly earned a reputation for its innovative programming and generosity.
The chapter has instituted many programs designed to boost the academic achievements of Inkster area students. Since the chapter’s earliest days, its members have awarded hundreds of scholarships to high achieving students. The chapter has also mentored girls through its Delta Gems program (formerly known as the Peppermints Youth Group). Recently, the Delta Academy has been formed. The chapter’s innovative, “Book and Blanket,” program which encouraged parent-to child reading, was featured in an educational textbook in the 1990’s. The chapter also sponsored Black College Tours and tutorial programs designed to boost the standardized test scores of Inkster area high school seniors. In recent years, the chapter has partnered with other Greek-Letter-Organizations and community groups for the Super Saturday program.
The chapter’s service includes many successful programs designed to boost awareness about mental and physical health issues. In recent years, the chapter has focused on outreach efforts to address the toll that HIV/AIDS has had on the black community, especially African American women. International Awareness has also held forums on the effect AIDS in having in Africa. Recognizing the importance of economic development in the community, the chapter has sponsored credit repair and investing workshops.
The chapter has instituted many programs designed to boost the academic achievements of Inkster area students. Since the chapter’s earliest days, its members have awarded hundreds of scholarships to high achieving students. The chapter has also mentored girls through its Delta Gems program (formerly known as the Peppermints Youth Group). Recently, the Delta Academy has been formed. The chapter’s innovative, “Book and Blanket,” program which encouraged parent-to child reading, was featured in an educational textbook in the 1990’s. The chapter also sponsored Black College Tours and tutorial programs designed to boost the standardized test scores of Inkster area high school seniors. In recent years, the chapter has partnered with other Greek-Letter-Organizations and community groups for the Super Saturday program.
The chapter’s service includes many successful programs designed to boost awareness about mental and physical health issues. In recent years, the chapter has focused on outreach efforts to address the toll that HIV/AIDS has had on the black community, especially African American women. International Awareness has also held forums on the effect AIDS in having in Africa. Recognizing the importance of economic development in the community, the chapter has sponsored credit repair and investing workshops.
Charter Members Celebrating 60 Years of Service
Anita Cobb, Doreitha Armstrong, Dr. Paulette C. Walker (25th National President), Vivian Flounory, and Mary Fowler
Not pictured Aljean McAnulty and Barbara Diamond
Anita Cobb, Doreitha Armstrong, Dr. Paulette C. Walker (25th National President), Vivian Flounory, and Mary Fowler
Not pictured Aljean McAnulty and Barbara Diamond