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I am Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre,
the 24th National President of Delta Sigma Theta
Sorority, Inc. In 1913, when our nation was rife
with racial discrimination and gender inequality,
twenty-two courageous young women on the campus
of Howard University were armed with a vision
of sisterhood, scholarship and service. These
women joined forces to provide support to the
underserved; educate and stimulate participation
in the establishment of positive public policy;
and to highlight issues and provide effective
solutions for issues impacting the black community.
What began as a vision shared by these twenty-two
bold and ambitious students, has paved the way
for what has become the single largest African-American
women’s organization in this country. For more
than nine decades, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
has transformed several lives and has impacted
countless communities in the United States and
abroad. Since our founding on January 13, 1913,
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority has grown into a sisterhood
connecting more than 200,000 members operating
in more than 900 chapters throughout the world.
Standing on the shoulders of giants, Delta women
continue to innovate and make a difference in
the communities we serve. Following in the footsteps
of our Founders, we are guided by our biennial
theme, “Delta Sigma Theta- A Sisterhood Called
to Serve: Transforming Lives, Impacting Communities.”
With a Servant’s Heart,
24th National President |
