History and Principles of Delta Sigma Theta

Cheryl A. Hickmon 27th National President, 2021-2022

• Elected as National President at the Sorority's 55th National Convention and made history as the first past Regional Representative to be elected National President

• Served as National President during the launch of the 'Living Our Legacy' social media campaign for the Sorority's 109th anniversary

• Transitioned to the Omega Omega Chapter as the first National President to do so while in office

• Mobilized efforts to strategize within the Sorority and with the 'Divine 9' leaders on addressing issues such as healthcare

Two Raps

• Affirm the Sacred Vow, Affirm the Sacred Trust

• Honor the Ancient Tradition

• Embrace the New Beginning

• Celebrate the Shared Journey

This honorary member is a special correspondent for CNN.

• Soledad O'Brien

• Anderson Cooper

• Wolf Blitzer

• Christiane Amanpour

Outstanding Contributions to African American Heritage

• Keeper of the Flame Award

• Legacy of Freedom Award

• Pioneer in Education Award

• Cultural Heritage Medal

Yvonne Kennedy 19th National President, 1988-1992

• Special emphasis on Community Engagement

• DREF granted non-governmental status at United Nations

• Theme was 'Empowerment for All'

• Focus on Environmental Sustainability

Three Raps

•   Sorors Stand

•   Brothers Sit

•   Members Gather

•   Friends Unite

Gladys Byram Shepperd, 5th National President 1931-1933

• National Boards created as a part of the organizational structure

• Formation of local chapters in various states

• Establishment of annual conferences for members

• Introduction of a new membership fee structure

G. Dorothy Pelham Beckley

• Omega Omega was established as a Memorial Chapter

• She was the first National President

• She served as National Treasurer

• She initiated the first National Convention

Bronze Statue of a Black Woman, arms are the broken chains of slavery

• Sadie T.M. Alexander Award

• Harriet Tubman Freedom Medal

• Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Prize

• Rosa Parks Courage Award

Mona Humphries Bailey 17th National President, 1979-1983

• Capitol Funds Campaign implemented

• National Scholarship Program launched

• Annual Conference established

• Membership Drive initiated