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What is being discrete?
Showing discretion, keeping your business to yourself and not having anyone know your every move.
How many founders are there?
22 Illustrious Ladies
Name the first five founders.
Osceola McCarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell
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What does Crimson and Cream symbolize?
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When was Delta Sigma Theta founded?
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On what campus was DST founded?
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When was DST incorporated?
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What was the first public act performed by the Delta founders?
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What is the Five Point Program Thrust?
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What are the 9 jewels in the sigma of the DST emblem?
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What is the DST motto?
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Where is the 'Lady Fortitude' statue located?
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Who sculpted 'Lady Fortitude'?
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What does Fortitude symbolize?
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What do the features represent (Lady Fortitude)?
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What do the outreached hands represent (Lady Fortitude)?
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What do the purple and gold varieties of the African violet represent?
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What is the second chapter of DST?
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What is the Delta Chapter?
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Study Notes
Delta Sigma Theta Overview
- Delta Sigma Theta (DST) was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University, Washington D.C.
- The organization emphasizes scholarship, sisterhood, and community service.
- DST was incorporated on February 18, 1930.
Founders of Delta Sigma Theta
- There are 22 founders, known as the "Illustrious Ladies".
- Founders include:
- Osceola McCarthy 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 C. Jones
- Jimmie Bugg Middleton
- Pauline Oberdorfer Minor
- Vashti Turley Murphy
- Naomi Sewell Richardson
- Mamie Reddy Rose
- Eliza Pearl Shippen
- Florence Letcher Toms
- Ethel Carr Watson
- Wertie Blackwell Weaver
- Madree Penn White
- Edith Motte Young
Symbols and Colors
- Official colors are crimson and cream, symbolizing courage and purity.
- The African violet is the official flower, representing beauty despite standing alone.
- The elephant, although not an official animal, is traditionally associated with DST and symbolizes strength and determination.
Four Founding Principles
- The Five Point Program Thrust includes:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
Motto and Emblems
- DST’s motto is "Intelligence is the torch of Wisdom".
- The official symbol of DST is Fortitude, representing strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, and femininity.
Significant Events and Activities
- The first public act by the founders was participation in the Women’s Suffrage March in 1913.
- Established a close bond with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., referred to as its brother organization.
Chapters and Expansion
- The second chapter, Beta Chapter, was established at Wilberforce University on February 5, 1914.
- The third chapter, Gamma Chapter, was established in 1918 at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Other notable chapters include Delta Chapter at the University of Iowa (April 4, 1919) and Epsilon Chapter at Ohio State University (November 19, 1919).
The Lady Fortitude Statue
- The "Lady Fortitude" statue is located on Howard University's campus and was sculpted by James King.
- The features of the statue symbolize courage and determination, with details that represent strength and the diversity of black women.
Additional Symbolism
- The elephant's uplifted trunk symbolizes high goals, while its forward foot represents progress.
- The purple and gold varieties of the African violet indicate the bond with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Greek Alphabet
- The Greek alphabet representation includes:
- Alpha (Α), Beta (Β), Gamma (Γ), Delta (Δ), Epsilon (Ε), Zeta (Ζ), Eta (Η), Theta (Θ), Iota (Ι), Kappa (Κ), Lambda (Λ), Mu (Μ), Nu (Ν), Xi (Ξ), Omicron (Ο), Pi (Π), Rho (Ρ), Sigma (Σ), Tau (Τ), Upsilon (Υ), Phi (Φ), Chi (Χ), Psi (Ψ), Omega (Ω).
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Explore the rich history and significance of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, founded in 1913 at Howard University. This quiz provides insights into its founders, the organization's core values of scholarship, sisterhood, and community service, and its official symbols and colors.