in 1913, there was only one chapter of delta sigma theta sorority incorporated, and they were there that0 initiated members, delta sigma theta sorority incorporated is one of the preeminent sororities. joining me now is the president, elsie cooke-holmes, she is the national president and chair of the national board of directors of delta sigma theta sorority incorporated. madam president, thank you so much for being here today and kicking off this series. >> symone, thank you very much for kicking it off with delta sigma theta. >> absolutely, absolutely, i think it is important people know that black creek lettered organizations, they are engaged and they are doing the work. can you share a little bit how delta is helping organize its members in advance of the midterm election? >> as you talked about we have been on the forefront of delta sigma theta sorority incorporated voting rights since our founding in 1913. we have been working hard with that since then, up until now. this year, these midterm elections are so absolutely critical. we are working in several areas, certainly our voter