Auxilaries of the Sorority

The auxilaries of the sorority are as follows:

History of Zeta Amicae

As early as 1940, graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta began to realize the importance of the prestige, good will and cooperation of women who, for various reasons, were not members of any Greek-letter organization. During this time, a group of women organized to assist Zeta Phi Beta Sorority members in whatever capacity they were needed. They chose the Latin name Amicae (Friend) for their auxiliary. Under the administration of Soror Lullelia Harrison, the first chartered Amicae group was given to Lambda Zeta of Houston, Texas. The first undergraduate chapter to present an auxiliary was Kappa Alpha of Miner Teachers College, Washington, D.C. on February 23, 1949 during Kappa Alpha's Finer Womanhood Program.

History of Zeta Youth Affiliates

Early in its existence, Zeta Phi Beta committed itself to improve the health and welfare of children and youth. Throughout its existence, Zeta has conducted national and local projects that would improve conditions among these populations. The sorority sponsored a national juvenile delinquency project the first 45 years of its existence. Different aspects were highlighted through special projects such as Foster Home Care, Youth Conferences, Tinker Shops and the development of youth groups, (i.e. Amicettes and Archonettes).

The first clubs were formed in the 1950's under the name of Zetalites, Amicettes, and Archonettes. These clubs were composed of young ladies between the ages of nine (9) and eighteen (18) who were matriculating in junior and senior high schools.

These clubs are sponsored by various chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The Youth Group members are included, whenever appropriate, in Zeta Phi Beta programs and projects as observers and participants. Many programs have been developed and guidelines established for our Youth Groups and they have become viable links of the Sorority