Zeta Phi Beta sorority was established in 1920 on the Howard University campus, Washington D.C. as a sister organization to the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

In addition to being the first sorority to charter an international chapter to form adult and youth auxiliary groups, Zeta Phi Beta is also the only sorority which is constitutionally bound to a fraternity (Phi Beta Sigma).

The Zeta Phi Beta was founded by 5 women who chose to challenge the norms of pre-established black sororities. The idea of the sorority was birthed out of a vision to promote the highest standard of scholarships through cultural, scientific and educational programs.

The Zeta Phi Beta sorority sisters are fully-dedicated to revitalizing the true purpose of an ideal sorority which should always seek to correct and fight injustice, racial prejudice and progressively strive to alleviate poverty especially affecting the black community and humanity at large.

Zeta Phi Beta core values and culture are reflected in their active participation to campus an community development projects alike, exemplifying the ideal model of womanhood and fostering strong bind of sisterhood amongst its members.

This solid foundation of belief and sense of duty has continually encouraged and sustained Zeta Phi Beta sisters around the globe to relentlessly uphold the principles and mantra of its earliest members.