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Category: Deltas 2013

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The Deltas Significantly Impact the Capital

by Blair Adams and Ariel MedleyJuly 17, 2013January 25, 2022

As members of the world’s largest African-American women’s Greek-letter organization descended on the nation’s capital in a mid-July blanket of crimson and cream, it became clear to even the most […]

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More Like A Family Reunion

by Zenitha PrinceJuly 11, 2013January 25, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Gwendolyn E. Boyd has been on a special assignment—chairing the Centennial Celebrations of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, of which she has been a member for many […]

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Deltas Light the Torch in a Global Relay

by Zenitha PrinceJuly 11, 2013January 25, 2022

Throughout the past six months, an Olympic-style torch has been making its way across the United States—and even parts of the world. Its ultimate destination is Howard University in Washington, […]

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Honoring Civil Rights Pioneers

by AFRO StaffJuly 11, 2013January 25, 2022

Baltimore Area Chapters recognized the efforts of Civil Rights Pioneers in Baltimore during the 1955 and 1963 sit-ins at Read’s Drug Store, Northwood Theatre and the Hecht Company’s Rooftop Restaurant. […]

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Murphy Legacy

by Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzieJuly 11, 2013January 25, 2022

On behalf of the Afro American family of newspapers and the family of Founder Vashti Turley Murphy, we welcome Sorors, family and friends to the Centennial Celebration of Deltas Sigma […]

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 51st National Convention

by AFRO StaffJuly 11, 2013January 25, 2022

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 51st National Convention July 11-17, 2013 – Washington, DC OPEN PUBLIC EVENTS    THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013     ·         9:00 AM – DELTA SIGMA THETA […]

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A Leader with a Servant’s Heart

by Zenitha PrinceJuly 11, 2013January 25, 2022

Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre has led the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority through a tumultuous period in U.S. and world history. It is an era of inspiring highs, such as the election […]

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Delta Outreach–Exceeded Only by Its Vision

by Zenitha PrinceJuly 11, 2013January 25, 2022

On March 3, 1913, the day before the inauguration of President Woodrow Wilson, 5,000 women marched along the streets of Washington, D.C. “in a spirit of protest against the present […]

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The Deltas are Coming!

by Zenitha PrinceJuly 8, 2013January 25, 2022

The lighting of an Olympic-style torch at Howard University on July 11 will launch the 51st National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., part of a year-long celebration of the group’s […]

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Baltimore Civil Rights Pioneers Feted in Delta Sigma Theta Event

by AFRO StaffMay 26, 2013January 25, 2022

African Americans who played pivotal roles in Baltimore’s Civil Rights Movement were honored at a recent ceremony organized by Delta Centennial Torch Tour Baltimore-Annapolis. Dozens of people were on hand […]

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Deltas Celebrate Centennial with Suffrage March Redux

by AFRO StaffMarch 6, 2013January 25, 2022

The year was 1913 and at Howard University, 22 women were organizing to create the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. At the same time, women all across America were agitating for […]

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