Famous Zetas
 

Bluetiful Women of Zeta,

I am doing research on NPHC organizations, and I would appreciate it if any of you would send me the names of past and present famous women of Zeta Phi Beta.

Sincerely,
Tujuana R. Simon
tujuana_simon@yahoo.com

I found more than I was looking for. Thanks to anyone who posts a reply, though

Here are a few:

Atty. Violette Anderson, first African-American to try a case before the Supreme Court

Sarah Vaughn, international jazz singer

Zora Neale Hurston, anthologist, modern writer, and folklorist

Jylla Foster, current National President and branch magr. for IBM

Elizabeth Koontz, first black president of the NEA


Dr. Alyce Gullantee, first black psychiatrist to receive an Emmy

Dionne Warwick, international recording celebrity

Lullelia Harrison, first exec. secretary of any of the greek letter organizations

Versia Lindsay, first woman to graduate from the School of Sciences at Atlanta University

Anita Turpeau Anderson, first woman on the debate team at Howard

Freddye Henderson, first black owner of a travel agency in the U.S.

Sheila Williams, first black female news and public affairs director for two radio stations simultaneously

Clara McLaughlin, first black woman to own and operate a t.v. station

Myrtice Taylor, first black superintendent for curriculum and instruction in the Atlanta Public Schools

Edythe White, first woman to serve on the Jackson, Alabama City Council


Judge Bernice Donald, first black woman elected to the Tennessee Judiciary

Ja'Net DuBois, accomplished actress/singer/artist

Grace Bumbry, international opera singer

Algenita Scott Davis, immediate past national president of the National Bar Association

Dr. Elaine Johnson, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services ADAHMA Director


Dr. Lucy Perez, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Substance Abuse Prevention Medical Director

Yvonne Miller, Virginia State Senator

Judge Willie Whiting, circuit court of Cook County

Dr. Deborah Wolfe, former U.S. Education Chief, U.S. House of Representative committee on Education and Labor,and Chairperson of the New Jersey Board of Higher Education

Thelma Duggin, political activist

Towanda Braxton, recording artist, part of the R&B music group, The Braxtons

Is it true that Jasmine Guy and Gladys Knight are Zetas?

Nope, it's not true. As ZetAce mentioned though, the list she provided was just a sampling. I can think of more off the top of my head...neither of the two you listed, though.




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Finer Womanhood: the "Cat's Meow" Since 1920

Let's not forget our newest famous soror, Syleena Johnson,singer! Her debut cd is tight!

Let's not forget our newest famous soror, Syleena Johnson,singer! Her debut cd is tight!

i believe gladys knight is a member of alpha kappa alpha... http://www.plauder-smilies.de/love/pinklove.gif http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark...2310/soror.htm



[This message has been edited by SableCherub (edited June 14, 2001).]

FYI ...

Jylla Foster is no longer with IBM. She left about 6 months ago to create her own consulting firm ... which, as I understand it, is doing EXTREMELY well! http://www.greekchat.com/forums/ubb/smile.gif

Also - as I understand it, Minnie Riperton (God rest her Soul) was a Finer Woman of Zeta Phi Beta.

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IotaNet
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Alpha Eta Chapter, Spring, 1980

Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity
Zeta Nu Chapter, Spring, 1979

I believe Esther Rolle is a member of your sorority, God rest her soul

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Smooches

if you go to http://www.zpb1920.org
click on "Press Room"...then the "Archon" magazine image...then "The Archon Magazine-Summer 2000" link...you will find a really nice section on "Outstanding Zetas of the 20th Century"...

what about Vanessa Williams? The actress not the singer.

Soror Julia Carson, US Congresswoman, Indiana
Soror Wendy Palmer, WNBA Player, Detroit Shock
Soror Demya Walker, WNBA Player, Portland Fire
Soror Tamika Whitmore, WNBA Player, New York Liberty

Also, Soror Jylla Foster left IBM to start her own company


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The Epitome of Beauty, Style, and Grace, Always Exemplifying Good Taste, A Zeta Woman, A Finer Woman, That's Me!

Is It True?
 

Is it true that eve the rapper is a zeta or pledged but dropped.I heard this rumor from a friend of mine.

Re: Is It True?
 

That's news to me, if I ever heard any!

Re: Is It True?
 

Eve didn't go to college...

There are many women of Zeta that I admire, Zora Neale Hurston, Ja' net Dubois and Esther Rolle all are classy ladies. However, Gladys Knight is our own Soror of AKA!

Congratulations to the women of Zeta Phi Beta on having Zora Neale Hurston's book featured as a movie. I have always loved "Their Eyes Were Watching G-D" and she has finally received her due!

I also attended a wonderful fair called "Zora!" near her hometown in January. The community has really rallied behind her accomplishments in Central Florida.

SC

Thanks!!

Thanks for clearing that up, I didn't even know she was greek.

I heard she is really not one either.

Vanessa Willians (neither the actress or the singer) are members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

;)

When did Tamika Whitmore become a soror? :confused:

Imperial1

I have a question for the forum. Last night I was watching Steve Harvey's Big Time and Lisa Raye was a guest judge on the show. After she was introduced, she held up (what I thought was) the Zeta Sign. Immediately, I called me mother (who is a Life Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.) to see if Lisa Raye is a member. She did not know. Did anyone see the show last night and is Lisa Raye one of your famous members?

Sisterly In Greekdom,

The Beautiful One
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

To my knowledge she is not a Soror.

Is Patti Labelle a Zeta lady for real? I remember years ago the Zeta's at my school had her picture posted up (amongst other famous Zetas) during Zeta week. I'm just asking because I'm actually going to meet her in person in a few weeks, and I certainly plan on asking.

Thanks in advance

*sigh* No. She is not a Zeta.

Thanks for responding Epitome. I didn't think she was.

I think Lisa Raye is a Kourt.

Imperial1

Gwendolyn Brooks
 

Gwendolyn Brooks is also a famous zeta I believe...

blackbird que

Re: Gwendolyn Brooks
 

No, Gwendolyn Brooks is not a Zeta.

This thread is funny! How about going to http://www.zphib1920.org/heritage/notable_zetas.html

I've heard that Jasmine Guy was a Zeta too. That supposed rumor has been going on for years. You can even google search it and it pulls up that she is an honorary member. However, the site is probably not official. Guess you can't believe everything you see and hear.


Jasmine Guy

Thank you Soror!

Famous Zetas
 

U.S. Congresswoman Florence Dwyer was a Zeta.

http://books.google.com/books?id=6PU...CjEjydydSYApaA

Comedian Sheryl Underwood is a Soror.