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Celebrity Members Of Delta Sigma Theta

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Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913 on the campus of Howard University to promote academic excellence and support those in need. It was founded by 22 women: Osceola Macarthy Adams, Marguerite Young Alexander, Winona Cargile Alexander, Ethel Cuff Black, Bertha Pitts Campbell, Zephyr Chisom Carter, Edna Brown Coleman, Jessie McGuire Dent, Frederica Chase Dodd, Myra Davis Hemmings, Olive Claire Jones, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Vashti Turley Murphy, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Mammie Reddy Rose, Eliza Pearl Shippen, Florence Letcher Toms, Ethel Carr Watson, Wertie Blackwell Weaver, Madree Penn White, and Edith Motte Young It is one of the largest predominately black sororities, with more than 300,000 initiated members. Motto: “Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom” Colors: Crimson and Cream Symbol: Elephant In honor of Delta Sigma Theta’s Founder’s Day we are taking a look at celebrity members of the historic organization.

1. Lena Horne

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Official Chapter: Honorary

2. Roberta Flack

Roberta Flack — Source: WENN

Official Chapter: Alpha

3. Pat Smith

Pat Smith — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Iota Alpha

4. Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Upsilon

5. K. Michelle

K. Michelle — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Beta Alpha

6. Keshia Knight Pulliam

Keshia Knight Pulliam — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Eta Kappa

7. Kim Coles

Kim Coles — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Alpha Lambda

8. Aretha Franklin

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Official Chapter: Honorary

9. Maurette Brown Clark

Maurette Brown Clark — Source: Radio One Digital

Official Chapter: Kappa Phi

10. Ruby Dee

Ruby Dee — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

11. Shirley Caesar

Shirley Caesar — Source: Terrell Artis

Official Chapter: Honorary

12. Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Brooklyn Alumnae

13. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms — Source: Radio One

Official Chapter: Zeta Alpha

14. Candice Wiggins

Candice Wiggins — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Omicron Chi

15. Wilma Rudolph

Wilma Rudolph — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Alpha Chi

16. Val Demings

Val Demings — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Orlando Alumnae

17. Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

18. Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

19. Jacque Reid

Jacque Reid — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: New York Alumnae

20. Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

21. Gwen Ifill

Gwen Ifill — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

22. Melissa Harris-Perry

Melissa Harris-Perry — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Pi Omicron

23. Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni — Source: WENN

Official Chapter: Honorary

24. Daphne Maxwell Reid

Daphne Maxwell Reid — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

25. T'Keyah Crystal Keymah

T'Keyah Crystal Keymah — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Beta Alpha

26. AJ Johnson

AJ Johnson — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Eta Kappa

27. Renée Elise Goldsberry

Renée Elise Goldsberry — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Theta Beta

28. Aunjanue Ellis

Aunjanue Ellis — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Gamma Psi

29. Suzzanne Douglas

Suzzanne Douglas — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

30. Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Alpha

31. Betty Shabazz

Betty Shabazz — Source: Getty

Official Chapter: Honorary

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