QUEENS ALUMNAE HISTORY

The Queens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was
chartered in Queens County, New York on June 4, 1951.  The present
chapter name is actually the third.  The original name was Delta Theta
Sigma Chapter, and it was later changed to Long Island Alumnae
Chapter. When the chapter was chartered, Dorothy I. Height was the
Sorority's National President.  Ethel Cuff Black was one of the eleven
charter members.  She was also one of the twenty-two dynamic founders of the National Sorority.  The other ten charter members of Queens
Alumnae Chapter were:  

Queens Alumnae's programs include Project Cherish, an initiative to
preserve historic landmarks. The Queens Alumnae Chapter chose the
Lewis Latimer House in Flushing, home of the renowned African-
American inventor and scientist. The Queens Alumnae Chapter has also
adopted The New Horizon School for physically and developmentally
challenged students in Accra, Ghana.At the 2003 Eastern Regional
Conference, Queens Alumnae was awarded “Chapter of the Year” for the
many programs and projects that comply with the sorority’s national
initiatives and the Five Point Programmatic thrust.  Most recently, at the
2007 Eastern Regional Conference, Queens Alumnae received the
"Strengthening Our Sisterhood" award.  Read more about chapter
programs serving the Queens community by clicking on the Programs link located in the navigation bar at the top of the
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Mission Statement

The Queens Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was
established on Christian principles, with a primary focus on public
service.  The Chapter is dedicated to, and believes in the unity of
sisterhood, the worth and dignity of each member and the importance of
the pursuit and maintenance of academic excellence.  The struggle of our
people, their push for civil rights and the survival of our race compel us to commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and equality as incorporated in
our Five Point Program thrust.  We accomplish our goals by providing love, mutual respect and understanding, active participation, working together and encouraging each other.  The members of Queens Alumnae Chapter contribute resources, including time and talent, to support the established programs that strengthen our sisterhood while fulfilling our pledge to a lifetime commitment of service to Delta Sigma Theta.