The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., A Sisterhood Called to Serve, in Washington, D.C.

Yesterday in Washington, D.C. the weather was around 85 degrees with some scattered rain. It made for a pleasant, not so hot day. This was particularly good because a lot of visitors were here from all over the country and these sistas made D.C. look good. They emerged from Howard University's campus and the outlying neighboring hotels. They were seen all over D.C. on buses, subways, restaurants, downtown on the Mall, on tourist buses, and happily walking together in groups.

These women are beautiful, sexy, and smart, and it showed by the way they carried themselves. All eyes were on them because, they stood out as they wore red and white. I couldn't let sleep overtake me without putting in a good word about how our city is better today because these sistas are here. I feel that it gave a good show of what African Americans are about on a much larger scale, than just what is seen in the hood, and what is negatively portrayed by the media, and in the movies. Funny thing is I may have missed it but, I didn't see any news cameras or television stations recording this beautiful event on camera.

It was a flash of reality for many foreigners (in this racially and culturally diverse city) who had never seen such a display, and who have become inclined to either act like we don't exist, ignore us and/or keep their distance as they look the other way when we pass by. As much as they act like we don't exist and totally ignore us, without even the slightest eye-contact or acknowledgment of our presence, I could see that today was different. This weekend will be different because there's a great amount of beauty among us, not only beautiful but also pleasant, well-mannered, significant, intelligent, sharp, and they were successful African American woman. Yesterday was eye-opening as well as eye-catching.

Here is an excerpt from the official website http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/ of the Deltas. Ladies you rocked the runway today. You made everyone take notice of your exquisite and divine mind.

Founders

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the Delta Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913. Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in 1930.

(First Row): Winona Cargile Alexander, Madree Penn White, Wertie Blackwell Weaver,
Vashti Turley Murphy, Ethel Cuff Black, Frederica Chase Dodd;

(Second Row): Osceola Macarthy Adams, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Edna Brown Coleman,
Edith Mott Young, Marguerite Young Alexander, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Eliza P. Shippen;

(Third Row): Zephyr Chisom Carter, Myra Davis Hemmings, Mamie Reddy Rose, Bertha Pitts Campbell,
Florence Letcher Toms, Olive Jones, Jessie McGuire Dent, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Ethel Carr Watson.

FYI

The original artwork is a life sized painting on canvas created by artist Tarleton Blackwell. The original hangs in the National Headquarters Office in Washington, D.C. of the national president.
  

Greetings sorors and friends! I am Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre, the 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In 1913, when our nation was rife with racial discrimination and gender inequality, twenty-two courageous young women on the campus of Howard University were armed with a vision of sisterhood, scholarship and service. These women joined forces to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide effective solutions for issues impacting the black community. What began as a vision shared by these twenty-two bold and ambitious students, has paved the way for what has become the single largest African-American women’s organization in this country. For more than nine decades, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has transformed several lives and has impacted countless communities in the United States and abroad. Since our founding on January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has grown into a sisterhood connecting more than 200,000 members operating in more than 900 chapters throughout the world. Standing on the shoulders of giants, Delta women continue to innovate and make a difference in the communities we serve. Following in the footsteps of our Founders, we are guided by our biennial theme, “Delta Sigma Theta- A Sisterhood Called to Serve: Transforming Lives, Impacting Communities.” With a Servant’s Heart, Cynthia M.A. Butler-McIntyre 24th National Presiden

Delta Sigma Theta Executive Director and Department Directors
Seated: Deirdre Shoulars, Membership Director and Roseline McKinney, Executive Director
Standing: Gwendolyn Dailey, Director of Finance; Ella McNair, Director of Programs/ Publications and Public Relations; and Deborah Somerville, Interim Director of Information Services

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Contact Us

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
National Headquarters

1707 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 986 - 2400 Voice
(202) 986 - 2513 Fax

 http://www.deltasigmatheta.org/

I hope they get an eye full!!! Enjoy your weekend among us and continue to make us proud to be African American woman. The men love you guys too, because they get to see a parade of  beauty. Keep up the dynamic work and I hope one day to be able to serve you like you serve others.

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