The National PanHellenic Council Inc., Charlotte Chapter celebrates the 109th Founders’ Day of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Charlotte, NC— January 13th, 2022 — The National PanHellenic Council Inc. - Charlotte Chapter celebrates the 109th Founders’ Day of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founded on the campus of Howard University on January 13th, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta was established by 22 collegiate visionaries who envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and addressing the social issues of the time. The Sorority has become one of the preeminent service-based sororities, with over 300,000 initiated members and over 1,000 worldwide chartered chapters.
Delta Sigma Theta’s programs are based upon the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health, and political awareness and involvement.
The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter is the local Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and member of The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc.-Charlotte Chapter. The Charlotte Alumnae Chapter continues to serve the Charlotte community with initiatives that benefit all mankind.
The National PanHellenic Council Inc. - Charlotte Chapter celebrates the accomplishments of the past 109 years of service and salutes your accomplishments.
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The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, DC. The chartering organizations were: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., joined the council, followed by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in 1937. The NPHC incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. joined the NPHC as its ninth (9th) affiliate member in 1997.
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Sonya Worrell
NPHC of Charlotte – Publicity Committee Chairman
Website : www.NPHCCharlotte.com