Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an African American women’s’ Greek organization that was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University. Delta Sigma Theta (ΔΣΘ; sometimes abbreviated Deltas or DST) is a Greek-lettered sorority of college-educated women dedicated to public service with an emphasis on programs that target the African American community. Today, it is the largest African-American Greek-lettered organization. Since its founding, Delta Sigma Theta has created programming to improve political, education, and social and economic conditions, particularly within black communities. In addition to establishing independent programming, the sorority consistently collaborates with community organizations and corporations to further its programming goals. Group portrait of 19 founders of the Alpha Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, an African American Greek sorority. The front row women wear light-colored dresses; the women in the back 2 rows weak caps and gowns.
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African American Greek letter societies Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
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