Xi History

Xi Chapter was chartered on April 15,1922, in Louisville, Kentucky at Simmons College. Simmons was the first school of higher education for African Americans in the state of Kentucky. Among the charter members were:
  • Soror Alzada Singleton (organizer of Xi Chapter)
  • Soror Eunice Singleton
  • Soror Nannie G. Board
  • Soror Annie Louise Singleton Newhouse
Xi chapter is the oldest chapter of any greek organization in the state of Kentucky. In 1931, the University of Louisville purchased Simmons University from the National Baptist Convention and renamed the school Louisville Municipal. Along with the purchase, Xi chapter then became a part of the University of Louisville. Because of Jim Crowe laws, African Americans were not allowed to attend classes with the UofL's Caucasion students. Therefore, UofL operated in two locations. The main and white's only campus at Belknap and the black campus at Louisville Municipal. The campuses were later combined in 1951.

Xi chapter initiates held and continue to hold leadership positions both on campus and in the community. Xi chapter has made a commitment to uphold the tradition of excellence as set forth by the founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the charter members of the Mighty Xi Chapter.
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