Delta Sigma Theta Facts Updated Questions and Answers 2023 Dec

What was the date DST was founded? - January 13, 1913 Where was it founded? And by who? - It was founded at Howard University by 22 women who were former AKA's Why did the founders of DST leave AKA? - - 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? - 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