Relana Johnson & Michelle Manns Win RZ AI Competition

In January, Real Zetas hosted an AI Competition to celebration 104 years of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. The votes are in, counted, and the winners have been notified! Read the artist statements below.

Congratulations to Relana Johnson and Michelle Manns!

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Relana Johnson of Alsip, Illinois

As a 20+ year award-winning, celebrity, veteran graphic designer, I feel that it is important to always stay on top of the latest industry trends. Working with AI technology was no different. I am a native Chicago girl who grew up on World’s Finest Chocolate and as an out-of-the-box thinker, I thought that this would be a fun and unique way to pay homage to my city and honor my beloved Sorors and our esteemed organization. I was very pleased to see my vision come to life on screen and receive so many accolades!

I am a newly-initiated member who has been positively impacted by Zeta Women throughout my life and it has been my honor to serve our Sorority by sharing my gifts and talents. Fully embracing our principle of Finer Womanhood, I wanted to highlight and emphasize that we, the Women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated are indeed Fine, FINER, and unmistakably, undeniably, and unequivocally the FINEST sorority around! 

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Michelle Manns of Akron, Ohio

My inspiration when I was thinking of an image to create was of a beautiful woman with white doves and white roses created with an artistic twist. I wanted to draw inspiration from the things Zeta Phi Beta Sorority represents. The woman embodies the Finer Womanhood, grace, beauty of our Sorors. And the White doves and roses were incorporated to honor the essence of our beloved Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

Revisiting #IAMZETA

As we come to the end of another Finer Womanhood Month, we thought we would take a stroll down memory lane. It has been 10 years since Amber Pratcher and the RZ team created #IAmZeta, a campaign highlighting more than 150 members of our beloved sorority. In what felt like a matter of days, our team compiled several features on amazing women who were doing amazing things in the world. We highlighted undergraduates and graduate members alike. We also featured past, present, and future officers at every level of the sorority. It was a campaign that would set the tone for highlighting the best of any NPHC organization.

You may be wondering, what are those sorors up to now? We agree and we want to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of #IAMZETA by sharing updates on the sorors who were highlighted in the original campaign. If you were featured then and would like to be among those featured for the 10 year anniversary of #IAMZETA , submit your story and photo https://www.rz1920.com/rzstory.

Below you will find a sample of the finer women highlighted back in 2014.

Click an image to see more from the original campaign.

A Viral Memphis Sensation Kicks Off a Celebration of 104 Years of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Zeta Triumph: Memphis Founders' Day Video Trends on Social Media

Recently, the streets of Memphis were abuzz with an enthralling Founders' Day celebration video embodying the sheer essence of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. These outstanding women highlighted their love for Zetas104-year legacy, which vigorously symbolizes their devotion to Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood with a trending video that did not disappoint!

This wasn't merely a celebratory video, the total uniqueness of each Soror displayed captured our Sorority's spirit of unyielding innovation and dynamism. #Zeta104YearsLegacy

It has been shared thousands of times on various mediums, and there is no doubt that it will reach Yonce' herself!

The comments exclaimed admiration of these Sorors and as the majority of the comments said, they ate and left no crumbs!

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: An Exemplary Legacy of 104 Years

In its inception in 1920, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. established herself as a symbol of inspiration for women worldwide. With an emphasis on Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood, the Zetas have carved a pathway characterized by academic excellence, societal contributions, unity, and personal betterment.

Zetas' journey over these years signifies a remarkable narrative of progress, transformation, and influence that continues to motivate countless women.

"We pour our hearts into community initiatives that uplift and empower, embodying the true spirit of service. And when it comes to play, we turn it up a notch".

Our highly sophisticated steps and passion-filled strolls showcase the perfect blend of creativity and unity, often imitated but never replicated – after all, "their copy can't match our paste."

Delta Epsilon Chapter, Indiana University-Bloomington

A Tribute to Unapologetic Creativity

The Memphis Zetas curated an unforgettable experience, choreographed to the rhythm of Beyoncé's "My House," where each soror displayed her unique talents and skills, showing the unique side of Zeta. This video stands proof positive of the diversity and individuality within the sisterhood never sleeps, kudos to the talented team that made this magic happen:

From the Macys Day Parade, and the In Living Color Skit Sorors posted a few years back for Founders' Day, to the brilliance of Soror WyQuasia King, a dress buyer for Macy's who envisioned and brought to life The NPHC Colors Collection, featuring a range of suits, dresses, and accessories for Real Zetas all over the world, we are not slowing down no matter what stands ahead.

Zeta 104 Years Strong: Marching Ahead

In the wake of 104 phenomenal years, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. struts forward with a resolute spirit, fully equipped to confront whatever comes next. Zetas' future BLUEprint remains crystal clear - an unshakable commitment to uplifting women, promoting unity, and creating lasting memorable change within the community.

Upsilon, Delaware State University- Dover DE

Whether it's a community project or a stroll, Zetas brings not just excellence but also infectious joy, unity, and a legacy that leaves an everlasting imprint. We continue to forge ahead, leaving behind a trail of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood. Yes, we are forever finer first... #Zeta104YearsStrong.

Sources #MemphisZetas #RealZetas #Upsilon #DeltaEpsilon #VanessaHoward