| Zeta Phi Beta | |
|---|---|
| ΖΦΒ | |
 | |
| Founded | January 16, 1920 Howard University |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NPHC |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | African Americans |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | A community-conscious, action-oriented organization |
| Pillars | Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood |
| Colors | Royal Blue and White |
| Symbol | Dove |
| Flower | White Rose |
| Mascot | Dove |
| Publication | The Archon |
| Chapters | 850[1] |
| Nicknames | Zetas, ZPhiB, Finer Women |
| Headquarters | 1734 New Hampshire Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20009 United States |
| Website | www |
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (ΖΦΒ) is an International collegiate sorority that is historically African American. 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 of progressive organizations. Since its founding Zeta Phi Beta has historically focused on addressing social causes.[2]
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.[3] 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.[2][4]
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