Osceola Macarthy Adams Marguerite Young Alexander Winona Cargile Alexander Ethel Cuff Black Bertha Pitts Campbell Zephyr Chisom Carter Edna Brown Coleman Jessie McGuire Dent Fredericka Chase Dodd Myra Davis Hemmings Olive C. Jones Jimmie Bugg MiddletonPauline Oberdorfer Minor Vashti Turley Murphy Naomi Sewell Richardson Mamie Reddy Rose Eliza Pearl Shippen Florence Letcher Toms Ethel Carr Watson Wertie Blackwell WeaverMadree Penn White Edith Motte Young On January 13, 1913 history was made. Twenty-two COURAGEOUS Black Women paved the way and Delta Sigma Theta was founded. Alpha chapter was incorporated on February 18, 1913 and Grand chapter on January 20, 1930. Due to their dream and creation, history of Delta spread throughout the nation. Along with these magnificent dates, the backbone of the sorority earned its place.
These women wanted an organization that went beyond self-fullfillment. These courageous women wanted an organization that focused more upon the social issues of their time, in lieu of creating one that would cater to social whims of the community. Along with their concern for the welfare of human beings they also promoted academic excellence and wanted to culturally enrich community life. Although these twenty-two women shared similar values and concerns for humankind, they were each individuals who possessed their own unique inner and outer strengths. Eventually, these strengths came together to produce one flame, one vision who's torch will burn forever...Delta Sigma Theta