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Welcome to the official web site of the Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.  This chapter, with 255 Deltas residing in the metropolitan area, is a sisterhood committed to community service, and we fulfill this mission with programs targeted to all ages from youth to seniors. Our membership is diverse in age, background, and profession.  Hopefully our website will increase your knowledge of Delta Sigma Theta and the Jackson (MS) Alumnae Chapter.  

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide services and programs to promote human welfare.  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was founded on January 13, 1913 at Howard University by 22 undergraduate women.  These women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need.  Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has a membership of over 200,000 predominately African-American, college-educated women.  The Sorority currently has 900-plus chapters located in the United States, Japan, Germany, Bermuda, Haiti, Liberia, the Bahamas, the Republic of Korea, and the Virgin Islands.

The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:

Delta's Five-Point Program

• Economic Development

• Educational Development

• International Awareness and Involvement

• Physical and Mental Health

• Political Awareness and Involvement

Program development and implementation in Delta is a cooperative function with committees, the national executive board, and headquarters staff involved. Those with direct leadership responsibilities for implementation include members of the Program Planning and Development Committee, Social Action Commission, Commission on Arts and Letters, Information and Communications Committee, Membership Services Committee and Regional Officers.

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4. Pages 221-286