In Loving Memory of 20th National President Bertha M. Roddey

It is with deep sorrow that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. shares the passing of our beloved 20th National President, Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddey. Soror Roddey made her peaceful transition at the age of 93 at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Roddey was a distinguished educator and prominent community leader who, along with Dr. Mary Harper, 50 years ago founded the Afro American Cultural and Service Center, now known as the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture. Notably, during her tenure as National President, the Sorority partnered with Habitat for Humanity to address housing insecurity. Through this partnership, members of the Sorority help build over 350 homes for families in the United States, the Caribbean, and Africa.

As our entire Sisterhood mourns the loss of our dear 20th National President, we ask that you respect her family’s privacy and keep them in your prayers.