Historical Timeline

1913

In The Beginning….

Delta Sigma Theta is founded at Howard University. The Founders first act of public service was participating in the Suffrage March of 1913.

1921

May Week

The designation given to the observance by chapters throughout the country of a program stressing higher education for Negro women, was first observed.

1925

May Week

The designation given to the observance by chapters throughout the country of a program stressing higher education for Negro women, was first observed.

1930

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was incorporated

1937

National Library Project

Delta Sigma Theta is founded at Howard University. The Founders first act of public service was participating in the Suffrage March of 1913.

1941

Career Development

Became the first sorority to provide a program of employment counseling and career development for Black women.

1953

NHQ

The designation given to the observance by chapters throughout the country of a program stressing higher education for Negro women, was first observed.

1963

Opened Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital (formerly Thika Maternity Hospital) in Thika, Kenya.

1977

DPEC

Created the Distinguished Professor Endowed Chair for Historically Black Colleges and Universities which funds the recommended professor and a unique program of study at an institution that meets the strict qualification

1992

Established a partnership with Habitat for Humanity in which the Sorority built homes in the United States and Africa.

2003

First Black Greek-letter organization to be named a Non-Governmental Organization by the United Nations

2013

The Sorority celebrates its centennial.