About Us
Our Sorority
A Sisterhood Committed to Scholarship, Service, and Social Action
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time. Since its founding, Delta Sigma Theta has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with more than 350,000 initiated members and over 1,050 chartered chapters worldwide.
As a sisterhood comprised primarily of Black, college-educated women, the Sorority seriously considers the issues impacting the Black community and boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans. Over the years, a wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development, and the strengthening of African American families have evolved. The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.
A Legacy of Service and Social Action
One of the Sorority's earliest public acts was participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington, D.C., on March 3, 1913. This historic demonstration reflected the Founders' commitment to civic engagement, equality, and social justice.
Our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust
The Sorority's public service initiatives are centered around its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
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Economic Development – Promoting financial literacy, economic empowerment, and opportunities for financial stability.
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Educational Development – Supporting academic achievement, scholarships, mentorship, and educational opportunities for youth and adults.
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International Awareness and Involvement – Encouraging global awareness and supporting initiatives that address international concerns.
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Physical and Mental Health – Promoting healthy lifestyles, wellness education, and awareness of important health issues.
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Political Awareness and Involvement – Encouraging civic engagement, voter education, and participation in the democratic process.
Sisterhood. Scholarship. Service. Social Action.
For more than a century, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated has demonstrated the power of women working together with a shared purpose. Through dedicated service, strong leadership, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting communities, the Sorority continues to honor the vision of its 22 Founders while preparing future generations to lead and serve.
For more information on the history and other areas of interest of this dynamic organization, visit the official website of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Our Chapter
It was a historic day for Dallas, Texas, in 1924 when the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was established. Soror Frederica Chase Dodd, one of the twenty-two Founders, organized the chapter and served as its first president. Along with Soror Dodd, the following sorors will long be remembered as the cornerstones of the chapter: Jessie Pollard, Ruth Mason, Ruby Pollard Reed, Nettie Wycliff, Rowena Wilkins Blackmon, Lillian Thompson, Koletta Jefferson Washington, Marie Starks Burke, Jessie T. Rice, Rezolia Thrash, Doris Tipps, Irene Dobbs Jackson, Deraline Winston McKenzie, Leatrice Porter, Myrtle Saddler, and DeArtis Pryor Purify.
Today, as inheritors of a remarkable legacy of greatness, the Dallas Alumnae Chapter has withstood the test of time and continues to grow tremendously in its membership, which enables the chapter to be in the forefront fulfilling the mission of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. empowering people and making a difference in the Dallas, Texas community. Click here to learn more about our chapter.
