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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
January 13, 1913
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What does the trunk represent?
The uplifted trunk represents high goals
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When was DST incorporated?
1930
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What is DST Motto?
Intelligence is the torch of Wisdom
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What do the facial features represent?
Depicts courage and determination
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What do the outreaches hands represent?
The re-coding of Love as well as the giving of oneself to others
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What is being discrete?
Showing discretion, keeping your business to yourself and not having anyone know your Every move.
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What is DST founded on?
Scholarship, Sisterhood and Service (Community Service)
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What is fortitude?
Stands to inspire women to move forcefully forward to meet life’s challenges.
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What was the first Public and act performed by the Delta founders?
The participation in n the Women’s Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March, 1913
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When was Delta Sigma Theta founded?
January 13, 1913
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Where are African Violets located?
Live in moist humid jungles of Africa
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Where is Lady of Fortitude located?
On campus of Howard University
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Where were the Violets originally discovered?
Originally discovered in 1892 in Northeast Tanga in Eastern Africa by Baron Walter Von Saint Paul
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Who created Lady of Fortitude?
James King
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Who is James King, the creator of Lady of Fortitude?
James King is sculptor
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Who wrote the Delta Oath in 1914?
Mary Church Terrell, activist and suffragist
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Who wrote the music and lyrics to the Delta Hymn?
- Alice Dunbar-Nelson, poet, journalist and suffragist
- Florence Cole Talbert, soprano opera singer
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Black-African American Fraternities and Sororities
- 1906-Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
- 1908-Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
- 1911-Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
- 1911-Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
- 1913-DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY
- 1914-Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity
- 1920-Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- 1922-Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
- 1963-Iota Phi Theta
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Who is the Jewel Temperance?
National Staff
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The African Violet
Like the Deltas, the violets can stand alone and still reflect beauty
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African Violet
Located in modest scale, U.S. breeders Holt Camp greenhouse. Arnold Fisher Greenhouses and Nursery Industry
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On December 28, 1947, Expansion Program,
Jabberwock was formally adopted and copyrighted by DST (Delta Sigma Theta Jabberwock)
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How many founders are there?
22 Illustrious Ladies
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Official Colors
Crimson and Cream
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Official Flower
African Violet
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On what campus was DST founded?
Howard University
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Purple and Gold
The African Violet symbolizes the bond they have with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and symbolizes modesty
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The statue is shown pushing forward, the tension on her thigh
Rep. of her strength
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What are the 9 jewels?
- 1) Compassion
- 2) Courtesy
- 3) Dedication
- 4) Fellowship
- 5) Fidelity
- 6) Honesty
- 7) Justice
- 8) Purity
- 9) Temperance
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Mission of Delta Sigma Theta:
DST is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black Community.
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Purpose of DST
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.
The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organizations Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.
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DST Collegiate and Alumnae chapters:
Located in the United States, England, Tokyo and Okinawa, Japan, Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Republic of Korea.
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Five Points Programmatic Thrush:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
- International Awareness and Involvement
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Dr. Beverly Evans Smith, the 26th National President, 2017-19 biennial theme:
“Joy in our sisterhood, power in our voice and service in our heart.”
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What does Crimson and Cream symbolize?
Purity, Courage and Wisdom
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What does the right foot forward represent?
Represents forward movement
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What does the Elephant symbolize?
Strength and determination
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DST has over 940 chapters, Collegiate and Alumnae:
Located in the Bahamas, Bermuda, England, Germany, Jamaica, Japan (Okinawa and Tokyo), Liberia, South Korea the Virgin Islands and the United States.
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The organization celebrated its centennial year by:
Being the first black Greek-lettered organization to participate in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA. on January 1, 2013 with a float entitled “Transforming Communities through Sisterhood and Service”
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Economic Development
- Habitat for Humanity
- Delta and Hurricane Katrina
- Financial Fortitude
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Educational Development
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority opens Elementary School in Haiti
- Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
- Delta GEMS: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully
- EMBODI-Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence
- Delta Research and Education International
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Physical and Mental Health
- American Heart Association Partnership - Go Red for Women Campaign.
- Mental Health-MHAL-Mental Health Across the Lifespan-National Institute of Mental Health and Eunice H. Kennedy-Shriver Institute of Child Health & Human Development.
- Healthy Lifestyles
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Political Awareness and Involvement
- Delta Days in the Nations Capital
- Delta Days at the United Nations
- Voter Registration/Voting Rights
- Notable Political Deltas
- Gender Equality
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International Awareness and Involvement
- Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital (formerly Thika Memorial Hospital)
- World AIDS Day
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Notable Deltas:
Alexa Canady: At age 26, First African-American neurosurgeon in the United States
- Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Ph.D:
- Nations first woman to earn a Ph.D in Economics.
- Was appointed to President Harry S. Truman’s Commission On Civil Rights.
- Shirley Chisholm: First African-American Woman in U.S. Congress. First Female and African-American to run as a major party candidate for the presidency of the United States.
- “Service is the Rent we Pay”
Natalie Cole: Singer
Dorothy Height: Served as President of the National Council of Negro Women for over 40 years.
Barbara Jordan: First African-American to serve in the U.S. Congress from the South. First African-American to deliver Keynote address at the DNC-Democratic National Convention.
Leontyne Price: Opera singer
Tracie Strahan: Channel 4 WNBC Reporter in NYC
Gwendolyn Boyd: First African-American female to earn a Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Yale.
Gwen Ifill: American Journalist
Candice Wiggins: WNBA Basketball player
Tynesha Lewis: Former WNBA Basketball player
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Honorary Deltas:
Suzanne Taylor: Editor in chief, Essence magazine.
Suzanne Douglas: American actress, singer, composer and Arts Education Activist.
Judith Jamison: American dancer and choreographer, Alvin Alley American Dance Theater.
Nikki Giovanni: Renowned Poet
Ruby Dee: Poetry writer
Lena Horne: Jazz, Pop, and Broadway singer
Cicely Tyson: Emmy award winning actress
Soledad O’Brien: Anchor and Special Correspondent.
Sheryl Lee Ralph: American actress,singer and activist.
Daphne Maxwell Reid: First African-American Woman to be on the cover of the Glamour magazine.
Angela Bassett: Actress
Aretha Franklin: Singer, Queen of Soul.
- Mary Church Terrell: Writer, Civil Rights Activist and Women’s Rights Activist.
- First African-American chosen to represent the U.S. Congress of women.
- Wrote the Delta Oath.
- Ethel L. Payne:
- First African-American woman hired as a commentator for a national network, CBS.
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Central Jersey Alumnae (CJA) History:
- CJA was chartered on November 8, 1975 at Calvary Baptist Church in Plainfield, NJ. Chapter membership grew from 30 to more than 200 members. Servicing Middlesex, Somerset and Union.
- Calvary Baptist Church is located at 324 Monroe Avenue, Plainfield, NJ 07063.
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CJA Upcoming Events:
- Men Who Cook
- Meet the Mayors
- Mental Health Awareness
- Arts Forum Festival
- Social Action
- Caregiver Support-Sisters Together
- Senior Financial Fortitude
- Anything but Goodbye-Red Carpet Musical Event
- EMBODI Annual Conference
- Marion Lee Johnson Day-Union County/City of Plainfield
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CJA Past Events:
- Black Panther-Red Carpet Film Event
- Ain’t Misbehavin’ at NJPAC-Red Carpet Theatre Event
- Heart Health-Go Red:Sisters Together
- Nutrition & Healthy Eating-Sisters Together
- As you prepare for College, Using Sports to Change your Life-Education-Sports Workshop
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- Human Trafficking
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CJA President:
President Gwynetta Y. Joe
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Summer of 2017 at the 53rd National Convention in Las Vegas CJA received the following awards:
- 1) Exemplary Economic Development Winner
- 2) Exemplary Physical and Mental Health Winner
- 3) Exemplary Transformative Technology Winner
- 4) Exemplary Arts and Letters Runner-Up
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Central Jersey Alumnae (CJA) Chapter is in the:
- Eastern Region
- www.easternregiondst.org
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CJA DST
Educational Development:
- Award scholarships to college bound high school students
- Workshops to inform students about tools to be successful in high school and college
- Navigating college as an Athlete
- School America
- Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Program
- Delta GEMS: Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully
- EMBODI-Empower Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence
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CJA DST
Economic Development:
- Free tax preparation
- Senior Financial Fortitude
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CJA DST
Physical and Mental Health:
- Seminars on Breast Cancer
- Diabetes
- Stress Management
- Nutrition
- Healthy Lifestyle
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CJA DST
International Awareness and Involvement:
CJA adopted a school in Kenya and provides financial assistance to support the educational development
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CJA DST
Political Awareness and Involvement:
- Delta Days
- Voting Rights
- Legislative Advocacy
- Educating the community on Social Action Issues
- Letter writing campaigns to various Legislators
- Voter Registration Drive
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In 2016 CJA DST Won the following awards:
- 1) Physical and Mental Health Eastern Region Program & Development Award
- 2) Sisters Network Breast Cancer Walk 1st Place
- 3) Project 13-P13 Strategic Partnerships Eastern Region 2016 Certificate of Recognition
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Public Motto:
Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Five Point Programmatic Thrust -
Economic Development
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Five Point Programmatic Thrust -
Educational Development
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Five Point Programmatic Thrust -
Physical and Mental Health
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Five Point Programmatic Thrust -
Political Awareness and Involvement
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
Five Point Programmatic Thrust -
International Awareness and Involvement
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
MISSION:
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
DST wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; to educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
PURPOSE
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-Profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.
- Since its founding more than 200,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college educated women. The sorority currently has 1,000 collegiate and Alumnae chapters located in the Bahamas, Bermuda, England, Germany, Jamaica, Japan (Okinawa and Tokyo), Liberia, South Korea, the Virgin Islands, and the United States.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated
PURPOSE continued
The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust. More than ten thousand members typically attend Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated biennial national conventions, and each of the seven regional conferences (held during years when there is no national convention) typically hosts thousands of members. At its recent 51st National Convention held in the District of Columbia, more than 38,000 members registered and attended.
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CJA DST
Leader of the Minerva Circle
Karen Wade Culp
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Delta Sigma Theta was the first African-American organizational to purchase a national headquarters building in Washington DC
In 1953
The headquarters is now located on New Hampshire Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C.
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Years of Existence
DST - 105 years
CJA - 43 years
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