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What was the date DST was founded? - ANSWER-January 13, 1913
Where was it founded? And by who? - ANSWER-It was founded at Howard University by 22 women who were former AKA's
Why did the founders of DST leave AKA? - ANSWER-- They thought that AKA was too much of a social organization and weren't interested in the principles and values that DST found important. - wanted the sorority to become more politically active, help their community, and assert
education for women.
What were the names of the 22 women? - ANSWER-1. Osceola Macarthy Adams
2. Marguerite Young Alexander
3. Winona Cargile Alexander
4. Ethel Cuff Black
5. Bertha Pitts Campbell
6. Zephyr Chisom Carter
7. Edna Brown Coleman
8. Jessie McGuire Dent
9. Frederica Chase Dodd
10. Myra Davis Hemmings
11. Olive C. Jones
12. Jimmie Bugg Middleton
13. Pauline Oberdorfer Minor 14. Vashti Turley Murphy
15. Naomi Sewell Richardson
16. Mamie Reddy Rose
17. Eliza Pearl Shippen
18. Florence Letcher Toms
19. Ethel Carr Watson
20. Wertie Blackwell Weaver
21. Madree Penn White
22. Edith Motte Young
what was the first public act they participated in? - ANSWER-The Women's Suffrage Movement in Washington D.C (1913). They were the only African American group to participate.
What are the three principles DST was founded on? - ANSWER-Sisterhood, scholarship, and service
When were they incorporated? - ANSWER-January 20, 1930
How many members are in Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER-Over 350,000 members and over 1,000 chapters which makes them the largest black sorority in the world.
Who is the brother fraternity of DST? - ANSWER-Omega Psi Phi
What is the official symbol? Where is the replica of the sculpture located? - ANSWER-
Fortitude is the official symbol. The replica of the sculpture is located on the campus of Howard University
What does the sculpture symbolize? - ANSWER-- strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, and femininity.
- the facial features depicts courage and determination. - the outstretched hands represent the receding of love, as well as the giving of one self to others.