Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a historically black sorority that was founded on January 13, 1913 by 22 women on the campus of Howard University.
The sorority was founded on the principals of Scholarship, Service, and Sisterhood, and it's members have done their part to uphold these principals in a number of ways.
In fact, a number of notable members of the sorority have made monumental contributions to world in categories of sports, performing arts, politics, and more! Check out the list below of some notable Delta women that you may recognize.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph is an Emmy award wining accomplished actress who you can currently see on ABC's Abbott Elementary, and she was also in the original Broadway adaptation of Dreamgirls.
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In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first African American woman in Congress, and in 1972, she became the first woman and African American to seek the nomination for president of the United States from one of the two major political parties.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms was the 60th mayor of Atlanta who served from 2018 and 2022. She was then nominated by President Joe Biden to be the vice chair of civic engagement and voter protection at the Democratic National Convention for the 2021–2025 term.
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Cicely Tyson was a legendary actress best known for her portrayal of strong black women on screen. Tyson was the recipient of various prestigious awards for her work in film and on stage including three Emmys, a SAG Award, a Tony Award, and Honorary Oscar Award and Peabody Award.
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Aretha Franklin was one of the world's best selling artists. She was a vocalist, songwriter, and pianist that was known worldwide as the Queen of Soul. Rolling Stone also named her as The Greatest Singer of All Time twice.
