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Vivian Osborne Marsh, Delta Sigma Theta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2020

Most of Vivian Osborne Marsh’s childhood was spent in Houston, Texas, where she was born in 1898. Her father died in 1910 and three years later she, her mother, and her sister moved to Berkeley, California. She applied to the … Continue reading

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Mary Church Terrell on Delta Sigma Theta’s Founding Day

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline Oberdorfer (Minor), Edna … Continue reading

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Leontyne Price, Delta Sigma Theta, #NotableSororityWomen, #WHM2019

Opera star Leontyne Price was born in 1927.  As a young girl, she sang in the church choir. Price enrolled in the music education major at Wilberforce University. As a member of the glee club, she had many opportunities for … Continue reading

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On Delta Sigma Theta’s Founding Day

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline Oberdorfer (Minor), Edna … Continue reading

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Back to School GLO News and Notes

I am always amazed how much activity there is at an airport at 4:30 a.m. I know I have not been very good at passing on news and history of GLOs. My mind is scattered and my time is not … Continue reading

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With R-E-S-P-E-C-T to Aretha Franklin and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

A bright light has left the world. Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul,” has died. On June 5, 1992, she became an Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In addition to her many Grammy Awards, she also received … Continue reading

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Mary McLeod Bethune, Delta Sigma Theta, #WHM2018, #notablesororitywomen

In 1923, at Delta Sigma Theta’s fifth national convention, Mary McLeod Bethune, a prominent educator, became an Honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta. The daughter of former slaves, Bethune worked in the fields at age five. Due to the generosity … Continue reading

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Happy 104th, Delta Sigma Theta!

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline Oberdorfer (Minor), Edna … Continue reading

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Delta Sigma Theta and Mary McLeod Bethune

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University. All 22 founders – Winona Cargile (Alexander), Madree Penn (White), Wertie Blackwell (Weaver), Vashti Turley (Murphy), Ethel Cuff (Black), Frederica Chase (Dodd), Osceola Macarthy (Adams), Pauline Oberdorfer (Minor), Edna … Continue reading

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NPC Organizations That No Longer Exist; A Reflection on International Badge Day

The National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) celebrates International Badge Day on the first Monday in March. NPC asks its members to “Wear Your Letters on Your Heart.” Men’s fraternities and other Greek-letter organizations have joined in on the fun. The more the merrier, … Continue reading

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