Zeta Phi Beta
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| Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ) |
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| Founded | January 16, 1920 Howard University |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | A Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented Organization |
| Colors | Royal Blue and Pure White |
| Symbol | White Dove |
| Flower | White Rose |
| Headquarters | 1734 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington, D.C., USA |
| Homepage | Zeta Phi Beta Website |
Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ) is a historically black Greek-lettered sorority and member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council.
Zeta Phi Beta was founded January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Its founders created Zeta Phi Beta because they believed that elitism and socializing had overshadowed what should be the real mission of sororities-to address and correct the problems of society, particularly in the African-American community. The founders also known as the "Five Pearls" believed that active interest, high principles and standards, and a good scholarly average were the things that should determine membership rather than having a certain look or status. The sorority was founded on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood. Zeta Phi Beta is the only NPHC sorority that is constitutionally bound to a brother fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Two of its members, A. Langston Taylor and Charles Taylor, were instrumental in helping Zeta Phi Beta become established. The Sorority was incorporated on March 30, 1923 in Washington D.C. and also incorporated in the state of in Illinois in 1939.
Zeta Phi Beta is the first sorority to charter chapters in Africa, establish auxiliary groups, and have a paid international headquarters.[citation needed] Today there are also chapters in U.S. Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Bahamas, Japan, Korea, Barbados, and Haiti.
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[edit] Founders (The Five Pearls)
The Founders of Zeta Phi Beta were five collegiate students of Howard University. They are known to the members of the sorority as "The Five Pearls".
- Arizona Cleaver Stemons
- Pearl Anna Neal
- Myrtle Tyler Faithful
- Viola Tyler Goings
- Fannie Pettie Watts
[edit] National Presidents
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[edit] Signature Programs
Since 1972, Zeta Phi Beta has enjoyed a partnership with the March of Dimes in an effort to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Nationwide, Zeta Phi Beta sponsors over 175 Stork's Nests. In 2005, the Stork's Nest program served over 28,000 women.
The Stork's Nest Program is designed to promote prenatal care participation and healthy behaviors during the pregnancy through two components - incentives and education. Stork's Nest clients "earn" points toward incentives, such as maternity or baby care items, through a variety of positive, health-promoting activities such as attending prenatal care appointments, participating in prenatal education classes, keeping appointments for well-baby visits. The Stork's Nest prenatal education sessions provide information, educational materials, and a variety of other resources and referrals that help clients take good care of themselves and their babies.
In 1997, Zeta celebrated its 25th anniversary of collaboration with the March of Dimes. The program was updated to include a new national logo, new educational materials and new incentive items for those mothers participating in the program.
Z-HOPE - Zetas Helping Other People Excel. From the Sorority's inception, Zeta Phi Beta has long demonstrated an interest in serving the needs of the community. Spanning the Sorority's nearly thirty-year partnership with the March of Dimes to its relationship with the Human Genome Project, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the forefront of anticipating the ever-changing needs of society.
It is within this framework that International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore proudly introduces the new International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel . "Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time," said International Grand Basileus Moore. "This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE."
ZOL - Zeta Organizational Leadership Program. The Zeta Organizational Leadership Program is a future-focused, nationally structured, intense leadership training certification program and a blue print for leadership development and enhancement. It was developed by a think tank of talented members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, who are experts in their respective fields and are from diverse backgrounds. The overarching goal of the ZOL program is to provide members of Zeta Phi Beta with the essential knowledge and skills to be exceptional leaders. The target audiences for this program include, but are not limited to:
- Members aspiring to be national elected officers
- Members interested in being appointed regional and/or state directors
- Local chapter officers -- undergraduate and graduate
- Elected regional and state officers
- Advisors to undergraduate chapters
- Sponsors and coordinators of Zeta Amicae Auxiliaries
- Advisors to Youth Affiliates
- Members aspiring to be leaders.
[edit] Notable members
[edit] References
- ^ Past Grand Basilei. Zeta Phi Beta, Incorporated (2005). Retrieved on 2007-08-31.
http://www.zphib1920.org/heritage/notable_zetas.html
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