Notable Members of Zeta Phi Beta

On Jan. 16, 1920, five women founded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at Howard University. In honor of the organization’s 94th anniversary, we’ve gathered a list of some of its most notable members.

1. Zora Neale Hurston Alpha chapter Author

2. Sheryl Underwood Zeta Tau Zeta chapter Comedian, 23rd International president of Zeta Phi Beta

3. Gwendolyn Brooks Poet, first African American to win Pulitzer Prize for Poetry

4. Sarah Vaughan Singer

5. Syleena Johnson Lambda Epsilon chapter Singer

6. Towanda Braxton Omicron Gamma chapter Singer

7. Lillie Leatherwood Iota Eta chapter Two-time Olympic medalist

8. Wendy Palmer Tau Theta chapter WNBA athlete and college basketball coach

9. Dionne Warwick Singer, actress

10. Julia Carson Former U.S. congresswoman from Indiana