Celebrity Members Of Delta Sigma Theta

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded by 22 women on the campus of Howard University in Washington DC on January 13, 1913. Its founders were 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 C. Jones, Jimmie Bugg Middleton, Pauline Oberdorfer Minor, Vashti Turley Murphy, Naomi Sewell Richardson, Mamie 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: Pyramid/Lady Fortitude In honor of Delta Sigma Theta’s  Founder’s Day, we are taking a look at celebrity members of the historic organization.

1. Queen Latifah

Inducted During the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 57th National Convention.

2. Fawn Weaver

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Entrepreneur, author, and spirits industry trailblazer Fawn Weaver has been inducted as an Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The announcement came during the Sorority’s 57th National Convention, where Weaver was recognized among eight extraordinary women whose careers exemplify Delta’s commitment to excellence, leadership, and service.

3. Lena Horne

Official Chapter: Honorary

4. Roberta Flack

Official Chapter: Alpha

5. Pat Smith

Official Chapter: Iota Alpha

6. Natalie Cole

Official Chapter: Upsilon 

7. K. Michelle

Official Chapter: Beta Alpha

8. Keshia Knight Pulliam

Official Chapter: Eta Kappa

9. Kim Coles

Official Chapter: Alpha Lambda 

10. Aretha Franklin

Official Chapter: Honorary

11. Maurette Brown Clark

Official Chapter:  Kappa Phi

12. Ruby Dee

Official Chapter: Honorary

13. Shirley Caesar

Official Chapter: Honorary

14. Shirley Chisholm

Official Chapter: Brooklyn Alumnae

15. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

Official Chapter: Zeta Alpha

16. Candice Wiggins

Official Chapter: Omicron Chi

17. Wilma Rudolph

Official Chapter: Alpha Chi

18. Val Demings

Official Chapter: Orlando Alumnae

19. Mary McLeod Bethune

Official Chapter: Honorary

20. Fannie Lou Hamer

Official Chapter: Honorary

21. Jacque Reid

Official Chapter: New York Alumnae

22. Soledad O'Brien

Official Chapter: Honorary

23. Gwen Ifill

Official Chapter: Honorary

24. Melissa Harris-Perry

Official Chapter: Pi Omicron

25. Nikki Giovanni

Official Chapter: Honorary

26. Daphne Maxwell Reid

Official Chapter: Honorary

27. T'Keyah Crystal Keymah

Official Chapter: Beta Alpha

28. AJ Johnson

Official Chapter: Eta Kappa

29. Renée Elise Goldsberry

Official Chapter: Theta Beta

30. Aunjanue Ellis

Official Chapter: Gamma Psi

31. Suzzanne Douglas

Official Chapter: Honorary

32. Wendy Davis

Official Chapter: Alpha

33. Betty Shabazz

Official Chapter: Honorary