WITH CORRECT ANSWERS UPDATED 2025-2026
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How many founders are there for delta sigma theta ?
22 founders
Where was Delta Sigma Theta founded?
In Washington, D.C. , at Howard University
What was the first act of public service?
The Suffrage March of 1913
May Week
Period in May of each year when chapters emphasize scholastic achievements, educational
opportunities, and the encouragement of higher scholarship.
Jabberwock
A cultural fundraising initiated by the Iota Chapter; intended to foster inter-organizational cooperation
What year was delta sigma theta incorporated?
January 20, 1930
National Library Project
The first national program which established a traveling library that served rural areas of the South
What was the first national program? When was it created?
National Library Project; 1937
What year was the national headquarters established?
1953; the first Black Greek Letter Organization to establish a national headquarters property
What award did delta sigma theta receive in 2003?
First Black Greek letter organization to be named Non-Governmental Organization by the United
Nations
When was the centennial celebrated?
2013
Five Programmatic Thrusts
Economic development, Educational development, political awareness involvement, international
awareness involvement, physical and mental health
, Economic development
Financial Fortitude
The ten commandments of Financial Fortitude
Goal setting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Debt Management, Savings & Investments, Retirement
Planning, Homeownership, Insurance, Estate Planning, and Entrepreneurship
Educational Development
Embodi, Delta Gems, Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Embodi
"Empowering Males to Build and Opportunities for Developing Independence"
Delta GEMS age group
14-18
What does Delta GEMS define?
"Discover their individual Brilliance"
The Delta Academy
Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Preparing Young Women for the 21st Century
When was the Delta Academy created?
1996
What age group does Delta Academy focus on?
11-14
Physical and Mental Health
"Total Woman: Mind, Body and Spirit"; DeltaCare initiative
Red S.H.O.E
Self-care, Healthy Options and Exercise
International Awareness & Involvement
Projects in South Africa
Where are the "Projects in South Africa"
Johannesburg, Swaziland, Durban, Kenya, Muindi, and Haiti
National President
Beverly E. Smith (2017-2021)