Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded January 16, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by five coeds: Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts. These women dared to depart from the traditional coalitions for Black women and sought to establish a new organization predicated on the precepts of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood. The trail blazed by the Founders has been traversed by thousands of women dedicated to the emulation of the objectives and ideals of the Sorority.

The sorority was the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa (1948); to form adult and youth auxiliary groups, the Amicae (1948), Archonettes (1950s), Amicettes (1950s), and Pearlettes (1974); and to be constitutionally bound to a brother group, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. 

Zeta's national and local programs include endowment of its National Educational Foundation; community outreach services; and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliary groups have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for social and civic change. 

The current 26th International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. is Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant.

Following her initiation into Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated through the Phi Omicron Chapter at Longwood University, Soror Kellie Dixon chose to remain in Farmville, Virginia. Committed to upholding the Sorority’s founding principles—Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood—Soror Dixon felt a deep calling to extend Zeta’s legacy within the local community.

With encouragement from Brother Anthony Brumfield of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, Soror Dixon began to transform her vision into reality. She was inspired to establish a graduate chapter that would actively engage with the Farmville community while exemplifying the highest ideals of Zeta Phi Beta.

In alignment with the Sorority’s motto, a community-conscious, action-oriented organization, Soror Dixon’s vision quickly resonated with four other Sorors who also resided in Farmville. Soror Marie Brumfield, Soror Sabrina Davis, Soror Dr. Deneese L. Jones, and Soror Ashley K. Stovall united in her efforts to establish a chapter that would leave a lasting and positive impact on the area. Together, these women set out to represent Zeta with distinction and integrity.

On July 19, 2011, the Omega Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was officially chartered. The chartering ceremony was held during the Virginia State Conference in Richmond, Virginia, on November 11, 2011. Inspired by the legacy of our five illustrious Founders, the charter members of Omega Beta Zeta remain steadfast in their mission to empower, uplift, and serve—continuing the tradition of excellence that defines Zeta Phi Beta.