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Chapter history in 1947, seven members of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated felt the need to establish a chapter in omaha, nebraska. Though founded on the campus of howard university on jan. Commissioned by the sorority and unveiled at howard univeristy. There are currently more than 1,000 chapters and 300,000 members. In 1947, seven members of delta sigma theta sorority, incorporated felt the need to establish a chapter in omaha, nebraska. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The central regional director was contacted and plans were made to establish a chapter.
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