Delta Sigma Theta Interview Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What date was Delta Sigma Theta founded?

January 13, 1913

What year was Delta Sigma Theta incorporated?

1930

How many women founded Delta Sigma Theta?

22 illustrious and game changing women

Name five of the founders of Delta Sigma Theta.

Osceola Macarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell Signup and view all the answers

What is the flower of Delta Sigma Theta?

African Violet Signup and view all the answers

What is the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust?

Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical Awareness and Mental Health, Political Awareness and Involvement Signup and view all the answers

What do the colors crimson and cream symbolize?

Purity, Courage, and Wisdom Signup and view all the answers

When was the Nu Epsilon Chapter started?

May 7th, 1976 Signup and view all the answers

What is the mission statement of Delta Sigma Theta?

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is Delta Sigma Theta founded on?

Scholarship, sisterhood, and community service Signup and view all the answers

What was the first public act performed by the Delta founders?

Their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913 Signup and view all the answers

What is the motto of Delta Sigma Theta?

Intelligence is the torch of wisdom Signup and view all the answers

What does the elephant symbolize for Delta Sigma Theta?

Strength and determination Signup and view all the answers

Who founded the Nu Epsilon Chapter?

15 trailblazing charter members Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the Delta programs?

EMBODI, Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Financial Fortitude, and local chapter activities Signup and view all the answers

Name an influential Delta.

Loretta Lynch, first black US Attorney General Signup and view all the answers

What are some qualities of sisterhood?

Good communication, willingness to listen and understand, protection, transparency and honesty, accountability Signup and view all the answers

What are some personal and professional strengths?

Leadership, time management, determination, commitment, faith, encouragement Signup and view all the answers

What does program implementation focus on?

Physical awareness, mental health, and community service Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Delta Sigma Theta Overview

Founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 notable women.
Incorporated in 1930 to formalize its operations and objectives.

Founders and Chapters

Key founders include Osceola Macarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, and Bertha Pitts Campbell.
Nu Epsilon Chapter established on May 7, 1976, with 15 charter members.

Symbolism and Themes

The African Violet serves as the official flower.
Crimson and cream colors represent purity, courage, and wisdom.
The Elephant symbolizes strength and determination.

Mission and Principles

Delta Sigma Theta is dedicated to college-educated women, focusing on personal development and public service, primarily for the Black community.
The organization's foundation is built on scholarship, sisterhood, and community service.

Programmatic Focus

Five-Point Programmatic Thrust covers Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health Awareness, and Political Involvement.
Notable initiatives include EMBODI to support young males and Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy aiming to empower young females.

Historical Impact

The first public act was participating in the Women's Suffrage March in March 1913.

Motto and Values

The motto "Intelligence is the torch of Wisdom" underlines the organization’s commitment to educational excellence.

Notable Members

Loretta Lynch, the first black U.S. Attorney General (2015-2017).
Vanessa Wyche, the first black Deputy Director of NASA Johnson Space Center (August 2018).
Hazel Johnson Brown, the first black female general in the U.S. Army (1979).

Sisterhood Qualities

Emphasizes good communication, willingness to listen, protection, transparency, honesty, and accountability.

Personal and Professional Strengths

Personal strengths include leadership, time management, determination, commitment, faith, and the ability to uplift others.

Program Implementation

Focus on mental health and community service through initiatives like dance teams for troubled girls and mental health discussion sessions.

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Test your knowledge of Delta Sigma Theta with these interactive flashcards. Learn about the organization's founding date, incorporation year, and key founders. Perfect for interviews or just to deepen your understanding of this historic sorority.