Black Greek Network

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc Sponsors Blood Drive

LDockery — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:50:52 -0400

The students at William and Mary continued their tradition of community service on Tuesday, September 16th with the American Red Cross’s “Red Hot Summer” blood drive. The William and Mary Red Cross Unit, the CAA Challenge, and the Zeta Phi Beta sorority were the main sponsors of the drive. Students quickly filled up all available time slots to make an appointment to donate their blood.

Shannon Revels, Account Manager of the American Red Cross Mid-Atlantic Blood Region, commented on the constant support she has seen over the years from the William and Mary student body.

“Every blood drive we have a goal to get 160-200 pints of blood,” said Revels, “and every time we go to William and Mary we always manage to hit that goal.”

Helping out with the Red Cross Blood Drives has been a long-standing tradition at the college. The Colonial Virginia Red Cross Chapter, in existence since 1917, has always looked towards William and Mary students as a valuable and willing source for blood donations.

Zeta organized an event for this athlete turned businessman

LDockery — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 14:01:18 -0400

Barma Shane Staten began cutting hair at 13 because he could not afford a haircut.

More than 20 years and thousands of haircuts later, local barber Staten was honored for his business achievements as outstanding entrepreneur of the year. Staten received the award at the first Soul 4 U Awards, which gave 20 awards to faculty, staff and community members in Carbondale.

Staten, 34, was chosen for his achievements as owner of Kampus Kutz by the event staff and coordinators.

"I feel honored," Staten said. "I didn't even know I was going to get it, but when you do hard work eventually other people are going to see it."

Though his work earned him the award, Staten said cutting hair has not always been his top priority.

A devoted baseball player at his East St. Louis high school, Staten was drafted to the Major League Baseball team Oakland Athletics in 1992. He turned down this opportunity for a baseball scholarship to Jackson State University, where he continued to cut hair for friends and teammates until a knee injury ended his career.

Staten transferred to SIUC in 1993 and has lived in Carbondale ever since.

He received his bachelor's degree in administration of justice in 1999, and got his barber's license from Belleville Barber College in 2006. That allowed him to open Kampus Kutz, located across Route 51 from campus, in January 2007.

There's "nothing like having your own business," Staten said.

Other ventures Staten is involved with include his record label, Sound Mind Entertainment, which he has used to create tracks for artists throughout the Midwest and South. Staten, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, is also looking to bring a barber college to Carbondale in the future.

Who's Running for the Presidency of Zeta Phi Beta Organization?

LDockery — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:06:02 -0400

Very few people truly say how they feel, and even less say it as unabashedly as comedienne Sheryl Underwood.

Known for her no-holds-barred stand-up routine, Sheryl covers everything from sex, to current events, to politics. And make no mistake, she's earned stripes with a number of high profile comedy competitions including: the Johnny Walker Red Comedy Contest, the Funniest Woman at the Improv, the Old English Comedy Crunch and BET Comic View's Funniest Female Comedian.

And she also holds a Bachelor's and two Masters Degrees.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. hosts pagent

LDockery — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 07:00:00 -0500

During the Mr. Black Penn State Pageant on Saturday, the coveted title came down to one question.

"What organization or group would you choose to support and why?" one of the emcees asked the final two contestants, Michael Fontain (junior-telecommunications) and Eric Charity (sophomore-international politics). Fontain and Charity were tied for first place.

Fontain said he would want to create unification in the black community, and Charity replied that he would choose AIDS and poverty prevention programs.

Charity eventually claimed the title of Mr. Black Penn State 2008, with Fontain coming in second and Mark Anthony Fraser (senior-biobehavioral health) placing third.

The pageant was hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., with the theme of "Living The Legacy."

Zetas named "Prominent Women with Vision"

LDockery — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0500

Five women were recognized as “Prominent Women with Vision” during the 13th annual “Tribute to African-American Women Awards Banquet” Saturday night at Truman Arnold Center at Texarkana College.

The tribute was hosted by the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc.

“This event was recognized at the state meeting and received the Best Special Event Award for graduate chapters,” said Brannon Sledge, who attended the Phi Beta Sigma state conference.

Since 1996, the event has saluted 65 women for their positive works and accomplishments.

This year’s winners included Mattye Gouldsby Jones, a DeSoto, Texas, attorney, who was awarded the “Barbara Jordan Distingished Service Award.” Barbara Pitts, director of community development and grants administrator for the City of Texarkana, Ark., was presented the “Sojourner Truth Award.”

Zeta recognized for her contributions to education

LDockery — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:07:33 -0500

Myrtle McDaniel, a retired Orangeburg educator, was recently honored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina as one of its 2008 Women of Distinction. She was recognized for her contributions to education.

According to a press release announcing the honor, each year, GSESC honors women who make a difference in their local communities at its annual Women of Distinction event. The awards are presented in recognition of those women who have demonstrated significant achievement in their careers, made contributions affecting their communities and acted as positive role models for today's young women.

McDaniel retired from Orangeburg Consolidated School District Five as assistant superintendent of instruction and curriculum, where she spearheaded the planning and development of the board-adopted Strategic Plan for the Arts.

She earned her bachelor's degree in

Martin Luther King Jr. Lunchen paid tribute to the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc

LDockery — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0500

A football field is one place where there usually is a level playing field for all races, and much can be learned from that, a guest speaker told more than 700 people attending a luncheon Saturday in Bloomington.

The 32nd annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon paid tribute to the historic civil rights leader and to four local leaders who exemplify his goals.

“We want to stimulate, motivate and encourage you to be part of our dream and

Zeta Phi Beta invites the public to come celebrate Kwanzaa

LDockery — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500

A group of sorority sisters hope their annual event will become a local tradition that builds on the 41-year history of Kwanzaa -- a seven-day holiday created to help reunite Africans and their descendents scattered around the world.

The local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta invites the public to come Saturday afternoon to learn, celebrate and socialize during its third annual community Kwanzaa celebration.

“It started back in the civil rights era -- it really was created to help African-Americans get reacquainted with the African culture,” said Monica Taylor, president of the local Beta Iota Zeta chapter of the sorority. She and about 15 other area women make up the local chapter.

Whoever attends Saturday’s event at the Normal Public Library can expect an overview of Kwanzaa’s history, a lesson in who generally celebrates it and the meaning behind Kwanzaa’s seven principles. Refreshments also will be provided.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted Santa on Tour

LDockery — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 08:00:00 -0500

The Martin Luther King Club Inc. (MLK Club), in partnership with the American Legion Riders of Post 148 Chapter and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, hosted Santa on Tour and Trolley ride at the Old Fort YMCA, 2221 Reed St., on Dec. 8. The three organizations came together and decorated the party room at the Old Fort Y, resulting in a Christmas theme for all the kids to enjoy. The groups provided snacks, and purchased and wrapped toys so that all the kids in attendance could enjoy the Christmas spirit.

Zetas speak out

LDockery — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:00:00 -0500

The Black Student Union hosted its first event titled "Spoken Word: Express Yourself" on Thursday, Nov. 8. Onstage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., students showcased their creative talents to their peers.

It was an hour before the show actually started. At the peak of the evening, about 130 people were present. According to Nindja Bazile, former president of African Students Association, BSU's predecessor, less than half of that amount attended previous spoken word events. She says, "I am really happy about the outcome."