Editing Delta Sigma Theta (section)

=== Centennial Celebration ===
Delta Sigma Theta began a year-long centennial celebration on January 1, 2013. It kicked off its centennial year by being the first Black Greek letter organization to participate in the [[Tournament of Roses Parade]] in [[Pasadena, CA|Pasadena, California]], with a float entitled "Transforming Communities through Sisterhood and Service."<ref name="pasadenanow.com">[http://www.pasadenanow.com/main/african-american-sorority-delta-sigma-theta-makes-rose-parade-history African American Sorority makes Rose Parade History]. Pasadena Now. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> Officials in Pasadena presented a proclamation to national president Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre in honor of the sorority's 100 years of public service.<ref name="pasadenanow.com" />

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, hundreds of members of Delta Sigma Theta gathered in [[New York City]] in [[Times Square]] for appearances on the [[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today Show]] and [[Good Morning America]],<ref>[http://www.today.com/video/today/50421391#50421391 Ambush Makeover Delta Sigma Theta Style]. ABC.com. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> followed by a caravan to [[Washington, D.C.]], which included buses bearing the Centennial logo. Between January 11 and 13, 2013, more than 12,000 members of Delta Sigma Theta convened at [[Howard University]] to participate in a range of activities, including 22 service activities and galas.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/12/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc-centennial-dc_n_2462771.html Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Centennial Takes Over DC]. Huffington Post. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> On February 22, 2013, the American and Canadian side of the [[Niagara Falls]] were illuminated with red lights in honor of the sorority's centennial.<ref>[http://www.thecampuscam.com/video/207408/niagara-falls-binational-tribute-to-delta-sigma-theta-sorority-centennial Bi-national Tribute to Delta Sigma Theta] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053804/http://www.thecampuscam.com/video/207408/niagara-falls-binational-tribute-to-delta-sigma-theta-sorority-centennial|date=September 21, 2013}}. Campus Cam. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> Similarly, the [[White House]] was illuminated in red on January 13, 2013,<ref name="blackamericaweb.com">[http://blackamericaweb.com/90046/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-celebrates-centennial-obama-salutes-sorority-photo/ Delta Sigma Theta Celebrates Centennial, Obama Salutes Sorority]. Black America Web. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref>

From March 1 to 5, 2013, thousands of members of Delta Sigma Theta participated in the Delta Days at the Nation's Capital.<ref name="nbcwashington.com">[http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Delta-Sigma-Theta-Reenacts-Womens-Suffrage-March-194671181.html Delta Sigma Theta Reenacts Women's Suffrage March]. NBC Washington. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> This is an annual event in which members of Delta Sigma Theta travel to Washington, D.C. to discuss pertinent issues that affect women and the Black community with members of Congress. On March 3, 2013, the sorority organized a re-enactment of the [[Woman Suffrage Parade of 1913]].<ref name="nbcwashington.com" /> Delta Sigma Theta was the only Black women's organization to participate in the original march. On March 8, 2013, Delta Sigma Theta participated in its tenth annual Delta Day at the United Nations.

In June 2013, Delta Research & Educational Foundation supported an elementary school in [[Cherette]], [[Haiti]] which was impacted by the earthquake of January 2010.<ref name="prnewswire.com">{{cite press release |title=Delta Sigma Theta Opens Elementary School in Haiti |date=June 4, 2013 |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/delta-sigma-theta-opens-elementary-school-in-haiti-210097211.html |access-date=March 17, 2016 |author=Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.}}</ref> In recognition of the foundation's grant, the Chérette school administration will name the school Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Elementary School, The Cynthia M. A. Butler-McIntyre Campus.<ref name="prnewswire.com" />  The rebuilt school included six larger classrooms, new technologies, an administrative office building and access to clean water.<ref name="prnewswire.com" /> Designated areas of the school were named in honor of the seven former national presidents: Frankie Muse Freeman, Thelma T. Dailey, Mona Humphries Bailey, Bertha M. Roddey, Marcia L. Fudge, Gwendolyn E. Boyd, and Louise A. Rice.<ref name="prnewswire.com" />

The sorority celebrated its Centennial Convention in Washington, D.C. the week of July 11 to July 17, 2013.<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/washington-dc-celebrates-the-historic-achievement-of-delta-sigma-theta-sororitys-51st-national-convention-and-centennial-celebration-216022421.html Washington, DC Celebrates The Historic Achievement Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority's 51st National Convention And Centennial Celebration]. PR Newswire. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> More than 40,000 members participated in service activities and recognition events. As part of the yearlong celebration, a 22-city tour of the Delta Torch, which symbolized the "passion and commitment to the organization's global reach", kicked off in Los Angeles – with Delta's historic participation in the 2013 Tournament of Roses Parade – and continued through [[Seattle]], [[Dallas]], [[Little Rock]], [[Detroit]], [[Atlanta]], [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[New York City]] and [[Baltimore]] and International chapters in [[Japan]] and [[Bermuda]]. The tour culminated in Washington, D.C., at the 51st National Convention on July 11, 2013, when it was passed to the national president, signifying the start of the convention. During the Centennial Convention, the mayor of Washington D.C., honored the work of the sorority by renaming the 1700 block of New Hampshire Ave NW in Washington, D.C. "Delta Sigma Theta Way".<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/top-shelf/2013/07/dc-rolls-out-the-red-carpet-again.html D.C. Rolls out the red carpet (again) for Delta Sigma Theta]. Washington Business Journal. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref>

[[File:DSTPres.jpg|thumb|President Obama meeting with Delta leaders]]

Throughout 2013, Delta Sigma Theta was honored in many ways, including being highlighted in a [[Wal-Mart]] commercial,<ref>[http://www.ispot.tv/ad/7tHX/walmart-sorority Wal-Mart TV Spot, Sorority]. iSpot. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> being honored by an [[NBA]] team, the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]],<ref>[http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/bhc/blog-delta-sigma-theta-130212 Cleveland Cavaliers BHC Blog: Delta Sigma Theta]. Cleveland Cavaliers Blog. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> being featured by [[CNN]], [[MSNBC]], ''[[The New York Times]]'', ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', and ''[[The Washington Post]].''<ref>[http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/01/13/on-delta-sigma-thetas-centennial/ On Delta Sigma Theta's Centennial]. MSNBC. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> A Delta Sigma Theta-themed window was dedicated [[The Yard (Howard University)|Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel]] at Howard University.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130921053345/http://presidentribeau.com/2013/07/13/delta-sigma-theta-sorority-inc-returns-to-the-mecca-for-centennial-celebration/ Delta Sigma Theta returns to Mecca for Centennial Celebration]. President Tribeau. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]] [[Hillary Clinton]] said "Delta means change and Deltas are called to serve... Wherever you see women advancing, you see Deltas!".<ref>[http://still4hill.com/2013/07/16/hillary-clinton-addresses-delta-sigma-theta/ Hillary Clinton Addresses Delta Sigma Theta]. Still4Hill. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> President [[Barack Obama]] invited the Delta leadership to the White House and addressed them in the Oval Office.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130720142204/http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2013-07-16/local/40604633_1_sorority-president-obama-michelle-obama President Obama to meet with head of Delta Sigma Theta sorority]. Washington Post. Retrieved September 7, 2013.</ref> The president addressed closing gala attendees via video.<ref name="blackamericaweb.com" />[[File:DST Torch.svg|thumb|right|90px|Delta Sigma Theta's Torch]]