In March of 1913, nearly six weeks after its founding, several Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders marched in the historic Suffragist March under the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Banner, the Sorority's first public act. Today, low voter turnout statistics highlight the need to continue to identify ways to include opportunities for all citizens to exercise their voting power. Each of Delta’s programmatic initiatives has an advocacy component that is implemented under the auspices of social action when it is appropriate or necessary to do so.

 

On March 27, 2003, Delta Sigma Theta became a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with special consultative status at the United Nations. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the first and one of only three African-American organizations with the NGO special consultative status with the United Nations. Delta Sigma Theta was granted Special Consultative Status as an NGO to the Economic and Social Council of the UN as a result of its volunteer services and humanitarian efforts performed to address issues throughout the world.

 

Though non-partisan in nature and purpose, Delta understands the importance of the need for an informed electorate. Delta’s concern for the public’s “need-to-know” and the enfranchisement of all Americans has been the philosophical basis for public service programs in this area. Voter registration and voter education programs, workshops and seminars highlighting elected public official assessment and accountability are ongoing and successful in the communities we serve.

 

The members of the Montclair Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. have remained actively involved in political activism and work tirelessly to educate the community on the legislative process.

 

Social Action promotes leadership, advocacy and empowerment among MAC members to bring about effective outcomes.  The Social Action Committee, directed by National initiatives, works to assure that state and local issues are brought before the Chapter so that appropriate action can be taken systemically.

 

For further information on MAC's Social Action initiatives please contact us at macdst.socialaction2@gmail.com.