Zeta Phi Beta
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ) is a historically African American sorority. In 1920, five women from Howard University envisioned a sorority that would raise the consciousness of their people, encourage the highest standards of scholastic achievement, and foster a greater sense of unity among its members. These women believed that sorority elitism and socializing overshadowed the real mission for progressive organizations. Since its founding Zeta Phi Beta has historically focused on addressing social causes.
| Zeta Phi Beta | |
|---|---|
| ΖΦΒ | |
| Founded | January 16, 1920 Howard University Washington, D.C., USA |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NPHC |
| Emphasis | African American |
| Scope | International |
| Mission statement | To foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the sorority's national program for which its members and auxiliary groups provide voluntary service to staff, community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change. |
| Motto | A community-conscious, action-oriented organization |
| Colors | Royal Blue and White |
| Symbol | Dove |
| Flower | White Rose |
| Mascot | Dove |
| Publication | The Archon |
| Chapters | 850 |
| Nicknames | Zetas, ZPhiB, Finer Women |
| Founding Principles | Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood |
| Headquarters | 1734 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, DC 20009 United States |
| Website | zphib1920.org |
Zeta Phi Beta is a non-profit 501(c)(7) organization that is divided into eight intercontinental regions and 800+ Chapters located in the US, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean. In 1948, Zeta Phi Beta became the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa (in Monrovia, Liberia). Zeta Phi Beta is the third largest predominantly African-American sorority.
Zeta Phi Beta and Phi Beta Sigma are the only constitutionally bound sorority and fraternity in the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)