Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated welcomed several remarkable women as honorary members during their Grand Boulé in Indianapolis. Among these women were actress and singer Tatyana Ali as well as R&B artist Angie Stone. This induction recognizes their outstanding contributions to their fields and communities.
Zeta Phi Beta Honoring Excellence and Service
Gina Merritt-Epps, International First Vice President for Membership, expressed her excitement about the new members. She said, “I am honored to oversee all of Zeta Phi Beta’s membership categories and thrilled that Zeta Phi Beta continues to attract fascinating, fierce, and finer women. The newest class of Honorary Members will advance Zeta Phi Beta’s goals as Zeta Phi Beta women everywhere work together to support our communities.”
Founded on January 16, 1920, at Howard University, the sorority upholds principles of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. The sorority continues to induct women who exemplify these ideals, ensuring its mission remains strong.
Celebrating Tatyana Ali and Angie Stone
Tatyana Ali is widely recognized for her role as Ashley Banks on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” Beyond her acting career, she is a passionate advocate for education and youth empowerment. Ali works with organizations like the Millennium Momentum Foundation and the Step Up Women’s Network. As a new member of the organization, Ali will collaborate with the sorority’s women’s entrepreneurship initiative, Women Who Win, and support the Zeta Youth Affiliates.
Angie Stone has made significant contributions to R&B and neo-soul music, earning three Grammy nominations and two Soul Train Awards. Her music has captivated audiences for decades, establishing her as a prominent figure in the industry. Stone is actively involved in the F.A.C.E Diabetes program, sponsored by Eli Lilly and Company, which educates African Americans about diabetes risk and management.
Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO, remarked, “The work of our 2024 Honorary Member Class aligns with Zeta Phi Beta’s commitment to helping others excel through mind, body, and spirit. We are proud to extend membership to this group of women and I welcome them to the sisterhood on behalf of all Zeta Phi Beta members.”