Delta Sigma Theta Phi Chapter Alpha Incorporated!!!!
The African Violet
Fortitude
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Our Aim: A Sisterhood Called to Serve: with velour, integrity and intelligence.
Our Motto: Raising the stander from mediocrity to excellence.
Delta Sigma Theta Phi Inc. History and Facts​
Fortitude is Delta's official symbol. The replica of the sculpture is located on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. She symbolizes strength, courage, hope, wisdom, beauty, and femininity. Her facial features depict courage and determination.
The outstretched hands represent the receding of love, as well as the giving of one self to others. The statue is shown pushing forward; the tension on her thigh is representative of her strength. Fortitude stands to inspire women to move forcefully forward to meet life's challenges.
The African violet is the official flower of Delta Sigma Theta. The Violet is not the kind of flower that
Shows off its fullest beauty standing alone, but is naturally gregarious and looks best in mutual clusters.
However, like Deltas, the Violets can stand alone and still reflect beauty. Although at first glance violets seem to look alike but at a close inspection one notes the many subtle, charming and individual characteristics that make each one distinctly different from its sisters.
Despite the Violets seemingly fragile beauty, it is nevertheless sturdy and strong because it yields a long
stem when pulled. Finally, like Deltas, even the Violet that has passed it all allotted time for booming
retains the dignity and coloration that be sparks its exclusive culture.
Our colors represent our bonds with our sisters. The color cream is the pure energy the flows from one sister to another. The crimson color is the fire of loyalty which burns though every sister.
Our elephant symbolizes strength and determination. The uplifted trunk represents high goals. The right foot forward represents forward movement. Deltas collect elephants in the forms of jewelry, stuffed animals, statues, or just about anything you can name. Many Deltas collect elephants because one of our founding sorors loved to do just that. When she passed away her collection of elephants was donated to the Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., where they are on display in our archives. Today most Deltas collect elephants in her honor.
Colors
The Elephant
