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She attended schools in Albany, Georgia and then attended Fisk University"s Preparatory School. Later, she attended Howard University, where she studied ancient Greek and philosophy.
She was one of the 22 founders of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Born to a life insurance executive in Albany, Georgia, Macarthy was mixed with Caucasian, Native American, and African-American heritage. Macarthy was a part of Howard University"s Class of 1913.
She was also a leader in Howard"s Dramatic Club.
Macarthy was a part of organizing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She also served as national treasurer.
Delta Sigma Theta named an award in her honor, for members who contributed to the arts and drama. She was one of the first African-American actresses on Broadway.
While acting, Osceola would reveal later that she faced discrimination in a segregated environment of acting during the early part of the 20th century.
Osceola appeared in several plays. She appeared in The Emperor Jones with Paul Robeson and later acted in Arthur Miller"s The Crucible. With directing, she helped to start the careers of Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte.
She also appeared in television commercials after retiring.
She died in 1983 in New York City.
Delta Sigma Theta]
Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913, at Howard University by twenty-two women who were former members of Alpha Kappa Alpha.