Founded in 1920 by five trailblazing scholars, Our Pearls, established an organization on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. For 102 years, Zeta has continued to blaze trails and serve the community through the implementation of initiatives outlined by the International President.On behalf of the Chapter Members, Amicae and Youth Auxiliaries of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - State of Maryland, thank you for visiting our website. We are elated to share the dynamic work of our members and the strides being made in the community.
Following our International President, Dr. Stacie NC Grant’s vision of “Embracing the Extraordinary," we have adopted a vision to make the State of Maryland the preeminent State in Zeta by promoting that vision through corporate practices, unity, collaboration amongst chapters, and the implementation of initiatives set forth by our International President.
We invite you to visit our site often to learn how our service efforts benefit the residents of Maryland as well as the world by executing the vision of our International President and implementing the ideals of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood throughout the Great State of Maryland.
HISTORY
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 16, 1920 on the campus of Howard University.
1920
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was incorporated on March 30, 1923 in Washington, DC.
Atlantic Region was officially established in 1944.
1945
In 1948, Zeta was the first organization to establish a National Headquarters.
Established the Stork’s Nest in 1972 in partnership with the March of Dimes.
1972
Maryland was officially established in 1972 as a State under the leadership of Catherine B. Neal.
In 1988, Maryland hosted the 48th Grand Boulé in Baltimore, MD.
1999
Maryland hosts the first Zeta Day in Annapolis in 2010.
The State of Maryland established the Issie Jenkins Scholarship in 2011.
2020
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. celebrated 100 Years of Service.
LEADERSHIP
DR. STACIE NC GRANT
26th International President & CEO
Biography
HON. JUDGE BEVERLY S. TATHAM
18th Atlantic Regional Director
Biography
LISA SIMPSON-SMITH
13th Maryland State Director
Biography