A Brief History of Zeta Phi Beta Sigma

A quest was deployed to create a true sisterhood, following similar principles as Sigma, but having its own womanly uniqueness. Two Most Honorable Brothers accepted this monumental task. In the year 1920, their quest will be completed with the birth of The New Light, and the creation of The Eternal Light. On January 16, 1920, the Year of The New Light was born when five phenomenal women created Zeta. The Most Gracious Pearls accepted Sigma's principles of scholarship and service, thus the common sharing of the greek letters Phi Beta! The Eternal Light was created when Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta became the first and only constitutionally bound Greek-Lettered organizations, thus becoming a True Family of Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Being a separate entity, Zeta strides for the creation of "Finer Womanhood" and incorporates its own principle of sisterly love.