HISTORY

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, was founded on January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., by five visionary co-eds determined to create a sorority committed to purposeful action and lasting impact. They sought to move beyond the era’s focus on social prestige, believing that true sisterhood should champion scholarship, service, and social justice. Their vision confronted the pressing issues of their time—inequality, poverty, and prejudice—while setting a standard for organizations dedicated to advancing the well-being of humanity, especially within the Black community.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated proudly honors the visionary women who recognized the need for a new kind of Greek-letter organization—and had the courage to create it. Our Five Founders—Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts—saw Zeta not merely as an organization, but as a movement. Their vision embodied a belief system grounded in Service, Scholarship, Sisterly Love, and the defining ideal of Finer Womanhood. This enduring foundation continues to inspire Zetas across the globe to uphold the principles established by our trailblazing Founders and to carry their legacy forward with pride and purpose. To learn more about Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, please visit https://zphib1920.org/.

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