Since its inception, Societas Docta, Incorporated  (which means a “Society of Doctors” in Latin) has supported the purpose of bringing together, motivating, and inspiring women to pursue and achieve a doctorate degree in their chosen field of professional endeavor. This organization acknowledges and enhances the relationship among distinguished women, recognizes the accomplishments of women who may have been bypassed because of their gender, race, or ethnicity; shares and supports research efforts and findings; and provides an international network for African-American women.