On June 20, 2026, our chapter proudly celebrates 60 years of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. As the oldest graduate chapter in the State of Illinois, we reflect with gratitude on our rich legacy and look forward with excitement to the future. We invite you to join us for a series of celebratory festivities as we honor this momentous milestone and the generations of women who have made our chapter’s impact possible.

GET ADOBE READER Home Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Zeta Tau Zeta National Programs Media Chapter News Contact Us Members Only More About Us Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., during an era of profound transformation in America. The early 1920s were marked by racial unrest and social awakening—the Ku Klux Klan was resurgent, while the Harlem Renaissance blossomed as a groundbreaking movement celebrating the artistic and intellectual brilliance of Black America. That same year, the Volstead Act signaled the onset of Prohibition, and Tennessee’s ratification of the 19th Amendment secured women’s long-fought right to vote. As the decade unfolded, the nation would confront one of its greatest trials—the Great Depression. Amid these shifting tides, five courageous women—Arizona Cleaver, Myrtle Tyler, Viola Tyler, Fannie Pettie, and Pearl Neal—dared to dream of an organization that would rise above the conventions of the day. They envisioned a sisterhood rooted not in social privilege but in service, scholarship, sisterly love, and finer womanhood. Their mission was clear: to elevate the minds and spirits of women, to awaken social consciousness, and to confront the injustices and inequities that afflicted both their race and humanity at large. From this bold vision, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated emerged—not merely as another Greek-letter organization, but as a movement for progress, integrity, and purposeful action. Our Five Pearls Arizona Cleaver Stemons Founder Arizona Cleaver served as the first president of the Alpha Chapter and became the first National President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. A pioneer in social work, she pursued both graduate and postgraduate studies in the field and played a pivotal role in expanding the organization’s reach by chartering numerous undergraduate and graduate chapters across the United States. Her visionary leadership laid the foundation for Zeta’s enduring legacy of service and scholarship. Myrtle Tyler Faithful Founder Myrtle Tyler Faithful, the second National President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and sister to Founder Viola Tyler, devoted her career to education as a mathematics and English teacher. A dedicated member of Alpha Zeta Chapter in Baltimore, Maryland, she embodied the spirit of sisterhood and leadership that continues to define Zeta women today. Viola Tyler Goings Founder Viola Tyler Goings earned her teaching degree with a major in mathematics from Howard University. She dedicated her life to education, teaching in Ohio’s public schools for many years. Deeply committed to community engagement, she exemplified Zeta’s principles of service and civic responsibility. Fannie Pettie Watts Founder Fannie Pettie Watts graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in education and went on to teach at the junior and senior high school levels in Savannah, Georgia. She was instrumental in establishing two additional Zeta chapters and remained an active member of Delta Alpha Zeta Chapter, advancing Zeta’s mission through leadership and mentorship. Pearl Anna Neal A gifted musician and scholar, Founder Pearl Anna Neal graduated from Howard University’s Conservatory of Music before continuing her education at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music. In 1938, she became the first Black woman in New York to earn a master’s degree in music from Columbia University. An accomplished educator, she taught music in North Carolina’s public schools and later served as Director of Music for senior majors at Teachers College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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On June 20, 1966, fifty-seven fabulous Sorors, with a vision, came together to form a new chapter, and thus became Zeta Tau Zeta Metropolitan Chicago Graduate Chapter. Zeta Tau Zeta was organized from two Chicago chapters, Beta Iota Zeta and Zeta Zeta. These two chapters came together for a merger that created the oldest graduate chapter in Illinois. During its existence, Zeta Tau Zeta has become one of the largest and strongest graduate chapters in Zetadom. Four (4) those Charter Members, affectionately known as the "Fabulous 57" are still actively and financially involved in the life of Zeta Tau Zeta today. Zeta Tau Zeta is a graduate chapter consisting of college educated women from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. We are fiercely dedicated to the Sorority principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood. We actively serve our community through participation in a wide variety of programs and projects, including the March of Dimes, the Stork's Nest, Eldercare, youth programs, mentoring programs, feeding the homeless, school supply drives, Adopt-a-School projects, breast cancer awareness, Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus. Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter

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MYRA DUNN, Local Youth Coordinator Email: ztzyouthauxiliary@gmail.com Carla Roscoe-Jones, Pearlette Advisor Pearlettes: Girls 4 to 9 years of age mentored by ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Tau Zeta Metropolitan Chapter of Chicago to become outstanding leaders in their community. Keyonna Tompkins, Amicette Advisor Amicettes: Girls 9 to 13 years of age willing to strive toward the high ideals of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and demonstrate potential for leadership in service to the community. Jhonte Winters, Archonette Advisor Archonettes: High school-aged young ladies demonstrating an interest in the goals and the ideals of scholarship, sisterly love, and community service. FROM GIRLS TO PEARLS We Served at the Ronald McDonald House Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 9 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 1 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 4 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 5 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 7 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 8 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 11 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 12 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 2 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 6 Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 3jpg Youth Auxiliary RMH 2025 10

COMMUNITY ACTION and ZHOPE Myra dunn & denise grisham - co-chairs human trafficking awareness Every year, millions of men, women and children are trafficked worldwide - including right here in the United States. It can happen in any community and victims can be any age, race, gender or nationality. We wear blue in support of human trafficking awareness of the severity of human trafficking.

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Zeta Tau Zeta White Rose Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, community-based organization created as a charitable entity whose primary focus is to continue the practice set forth by Zeta Tau Zeta Chapter of awarding scholarships to deserving applicants.

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Domestic Violence AWARENESS Coordinator - Dr. Charmaine Sevier EMAIL: zetaztzdvcoord@gmail.com It's Time to Talk About It! "According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at some point during their lifetimes. ... At least 5 million acts of domestic violence occur annually to women aged 18 years and older, with over 3 million involving men." The Power and Control wheel (image below) it is a visual representation of the tactics an abusive partner uses to keep their victims in the relationship. While the complexities of abusive relationships can not be summarized in one diagram, the wheel gives us some insight into domestic violence. Please remember to be compassionate, empathetic, and present for those who may be living with violence. resources can be found at https://www.thehotline.org/ our donation of items in the color purple to a local domestic violence shelter is significant because "the color PURPLE is meant to be a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending violence.” Donation to Family Rescue The color purple representing courage, peace, and dedication to ending violence.