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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated A Service Sorority Founded in 1913 Forward with FortitudeEngaging Our Sisterhood Empowering Our Communities Elevating Our Impact. Intelligence is the torch of wisdom Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated was founded on January 13 1913 by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta envisioned an organization committed to sisterhood scholarship service and addressing the social issues of the time. Since its founding Delta Sigma Theta has become one of the preeminent servicebased sororities with more than 350000 initiated members and over 1050 chartered chapters worldwide.