Our Mission

Our Sorority History

The Trailblazers of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority would be remiss not to pay homage to the first women who believed in the need for a new and different type of Greek-lettered organization and acted upon that need. To these women, Zeta was more than an organization – it was a movement. This belief system reflected, at its core, the desire to provide true Service, embrace Scholarship, set a standard for Sisterly Love, and define the noble concept of Finer Womanhood. This belief has sustained and encouraged Zetas worldwide to hold fast to the ideals initiated and developed by its earliest members.

The Founders of Zeta were strong, principled coeds who possessed a great deal of modesty, strength of character, and pride in academic achievement. They are a worthy foundation upon which to base our illustrious Sorority.

The Founders

Arizona Cleaver Stemons

Pearl Anna Neal

Myrtle Tyler Faithful

Viola Tyler Goings

Fannie Pettie Watts

Beta Beta Zeta History

Beta Beta Zeta Chapter was chartered in Columbia, S.C. on September 8, 1940 by eleven community leaders. We foster the ideals of our illustrious sorority through service, scholarship, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Beta Beta Zeta Chapter believes that we can best obtain our goals through affiliation with other organizations within the community, with similar objectives. In 2021, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., International Headquarters officially expanded the chapter’s service area to include all of Richland County, SC.
Beta Beta Zeta Chapter partners with many organizations, including but not limited: National Council of Negro Women; NAACP, United Negro College Fund; March of Dimes; Relay For Life; NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health); Harvest Hope Food Bank; Transitions Homeless Center; Sister Care; Richland County Voter Registration; Bethel-Hanberry Elementary School and W.A. Perry Middle
The chapter is comprised of an array of talented professional women within the community. Some of our featured members include musical virtuoso, college vice-president, physicians, lawyers, police officers, teachers, nurses, state division managers, ministers, and military members.
We serves as advisors to young Zetas on the campuses of the University of South Carolina Columbia campus (Psi Eta Chapter), Benedict College (Kappa Beta Chapter), and Allen University (Lambda Chapter).
Beta Beta Chapter chartered a Zeta Amicae Auxiliary in May 1984. Our Amicae are friends of Zeta who support our sorority and chapter.
Our aim is to provide young ladies in the community with leadership, cultural, educational and social opportunities in an atmosphere of fun and friendship. Beta Beta Zeta Chapter affiliate youth auxiliaries include Pearlettes (elementary age), Amicettes (middle school age) and Archonettes (high school level).
We can be found at 1010 Pine Street, in the Five Points area of Columbia, SC. This building is a historic structure in Columbia, SC. Formerly known as the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the YWCA facility