For as far back as I can remember, I'd say about 6 or 7 years ago, it has been a dream of mine to pursue this illustrious sisterhood. Why? That question took a lot of thought. I knew I had some soul-searchin and researchin' to do. I have searched and searched and searched. There is just no other organization who can compare to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

I have read the book In Search of Sisterhood by Paula Giddings and just to read all the toils and snares through which those 22 founders came and conquered, got me to thinking about all they went through to establish this great organization. Being let down, being denied, being ridiculed all because they wanted to.........help. All because they wanted to make it better for.....us. Yet and still, they conquered all. Even when people probably pointed and said they couldn't do it. They still conquered....whew! I'm getting excited just thinking about all they did to make Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as large as it is today--over 250,000 members. It's crazy!! I know they stayed steadfast, and I'm sure "prayed up" to make this organization what it is today.

While I do understand that most organizations are certainly down for helping their community, I just don't feel there's one out there who maintains the many avenues of service like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This organization caught my eye with everything that it stands for; sisterhood, scholarship, service. In addition, just to see the many programs in which Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. works just blows my mind. The 5-point thrust was the decision maker for me. I didn't even know there were so many avenues through which to help people. I want to be able to work with women who have the same goals in mind--to serve in the communities in which we reside. To be able to build bonds with women around the world with this goals is phenomenal in my mind.