Social Action Since 1913 Tee

On March 3, 1913, the 22 Founders of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. marched in the Women's Suffrage Procession in Washington, D.C.. The march was in support of a constitutional amendment that would give women the right to vote. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. were the only African American women's organization to participate in the march, despite being discouraged from doing so.  The march was a milestone for the Sorority, which had been founded by Howard University students on January 13, 1913, to promote academic excellence and help those in need. The march was also the sorority's first official political act during segregation.  The march drew large crowds that became hostile, blocking streets and forcing marchers to push through with horses and cars. Suffragists were verbally abused and physically assaulted, while the D.C. police did little to protect them. The Founders of Delta Sigma Theta faced racism during the march, with some cheering while others jeered