Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Alpha Chapter
About
On January 16, 1920 in Howard University's historic Miner Hall, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded by five young co-eds: Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler-Faithful, Viola Tyler-Goings and Fannie Pettie Watts.
Our founders, notably known as “The Five Pearls”, were illustrious women who believed “Sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission of a progressive organization it is to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day.” Daring to be “inclusive” rather than “exclusive.” They wanted the sorority to include women who were passionate about exemplifying the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and the ideals of Finer Womanhood. The Quintessential Alpha Chapter strives each day to continue the dreams of "The Five Pearls" discovered on the campus of Howard University. Along with our brother fraternity Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated (as we are the only constitutionally-bound Black Greek Letter Fraternity and Sorority), we spread the message of community awareness and scholarship. Inside every collegiate woman, there is a Zeta.