Blu’ Pearl Year in Review 2016
A Sigma Mu Zeta Publication
Love More, Hate Less! Zeta will continue to support all communities who have been affected by gun violence
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eta is brighter than ever and the future will be even brighter.
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Sigma Mu Zeta’s Blu’ Pearl A Year in Review
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t has been an amazing year for Sigma Mu Zeta. From the beginning of our Zeta year we have hit the ground running and we are finishing the 2015-2016 Zeta Year better than ever. We were honored with the prestigious state award for Chapter of the Year for our chapter size in Georgia. We receive prestigious recognition for our March of Dimes accomplishments in the Southeastern Region. We did not receive these honors without all the hard work and the collaborations of our beloved community. We had a drive this year that kept our standards of Zeta high and went far beyond our wildest dreams.
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Photos of the Orlando Shooting Victims
n June 12, 2016, a mass shooting terrorist attack and hate crime occurred inside Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. It resulted in 53 wounded and 50 dead, including the gunman, who was killed by Orlando police after a three-hour standoff. It was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman and the deadliest incident of violence against LGBT people in U.S. history, as well the largest mass killing of LGBT people in the Western world since the Holocaust and the deadliest terrorist attack in the U.S. since the September 11 attacks in 2001.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated offers its heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of those who senselessly lost their lives or were injured during the massacre. From our commitment to our elders at Traditions, to our many As the details continue to emerge about this vicious attack on clothing drives and fundraisers, we stomped the yard through the LGBTQ community, we become increasingly disturbed by our goals of Z-Hope and membership intake. We grew our this senseless loss of life, and desperately yearn for a time when chapter with an induction of 9 illustrious Finer women, and grew love conquers hate. in leadership with strong seasoned Zetas and new leadership with fresh ideas. We were on the move through monitoring The International President Mary Breaux Wright states, “As our health through many collaborative classes with our a “community-conscious, action-oriented organization,” we Commissioner and other political officials. We showed Greek do not condone violence against any community, and that unity through our collaborations with the Pan-Hellenic council includes the LGBTQ community. Zeta will continue to support and many religious and non-profit organizations (mobile food all communities who have been affected by gun violence”. bank, Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church, homeless shelters etc.) We awarded 4 scholarships to four intelligent high school We believe in the power of prayer. Please pray without ceasing seniors that are bound to change the world. for the souls of 49 lives taken so violently, and a speedy recovery for the 53 injured during this shooting. Our community partner, Rainbow Elementary School, was honored through our “A Gathering of Friends Scholarship” “Merciful love of God calls us to solidarity with the banquet for their over 10 year partnership with our chapter. suffering and to ever greater resolve in protecting the life and dignity of every person.” We bonded in sisterhood through celebration of graduations, marriages and transitions. We cried together through disagreements, failures, and triumphs. Sigma Mu Zeta is brighter than ever and the future will be even brighter.
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Zeta Phi Beta Becomes a Major Contributor
United State of Women
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has joined a distinguished list of donors that have stepped forward to ensure that this historic once-in-a-lifetime endeavor takes its rightful place among the world’s greatest educational and cultural resources. Our tradition of excellence, exhibited by both our organization and prominent members, will soon be featured within the walls of the first and only national museum devoted exclusively to African American history and culture. Sorors Zora Neale Hurston, Esther Rolle, and Dionne Warwick will be represented in the different exhibits throughout the museum. As a Major Contributor, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated will: áá
Be in a permanent listing on the Major Contributor Wall in the Museum.
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here’s a lot that’s been done by and for women and girls, but there’s still plenty to do. On June 14, the White House hosted women from all over the country áá Be listed in the Smithsonian Institution’s Annual Report, NMAAHC Capital Campaign Reports, and the Donor at the United State of Women Summit. Extraordinary women were celebrated who are creating change and growth in our Recognition page on NMAAHC’s website. world -- women who are doing great things. áá Receive invitations for leadership to attend milestone and select events including the opening celebration, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Southeastern Regional Director, special tours, lectures, and exhibition openings. Yvonne Jefferson-Barnes has encouraged us as Zeta’s and The museum will hold its grand opening on September 24, woman of today to get involved in the movement that is going 2016 on the National Mall in Washington, DC. The exhibits will to make a difference for our next generation and make a tell the African American story from slavery, to the Civil Rights powerful difference in our collective future. movement, through the presidency of Barack Obama. Zeta’s contribution will be highlighted in the museum with other major There are so many women out there who are lifting up their friends, their neighbors, and their communities. Every woman donors. who carves out a space for other women in her community or profession and every woman who raises her voice to fight for an issue she cares about is changing what it means to be a woman in America.
TOGETHER, WE ARE SO POWERFUL. We should make our pledge and together we are all stronger. Join the United State of Women and pledge to do your part so that today, we can all change tomorrow.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. joined the 2020 Centennial Commission in Washington, DC May 3, 2016 to present a contribution of $250,000 to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Sigma Mu Zeta P.O. Box 136 Stone Mountain, GA 30086
GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER REPLAY You may hear a replay of the March 20th Global Day of Prayer featuring Minister Teraleen Campbell and hosted by Grand Basileus Mary B. Wright and the Centennial Commission at: http://goo.gl/0mxTco (case sensitive)
SHARE CENTENNIAL EVENT PHOTOS You can now share your BEST Centennial Photos from any Chapter, State or Regional Centennial Event. You can easily upload and share your images on the Centennial website. See details at: http://goo.gl/7kD0sb (case sensitive)
CENTENNIAL PUBLICATIONS VISIONARY FUNDRAISER Individual Sorors, Chapters, States or Regions can NOW purchase 25 or more copies of any of the Centennial Publications to earn a credit toward your 2020 Visionary level. See details at: http://zphib2020.com/bulk-order-details/
CHAPTER CENTENNIAL REPRESENTATIVES The Chapter Basileus may appoint a representative or the chapter may elect a Soror from their chapter to be the Chapter Centennial Representative. This Soror will receive and disseminate information from the Centennial Commission plus other duties. To learn more about the position and submit your designated Chapter Centennial Representative visit: http://goo.gl/SztvVx (case sensitive)
PHOTOS OF FOUNDERS Do you have a photo with a Founder(s)? Do you have a photo with your chapter and a Founder(s)? Please share your images with the Centennial Commission. See details at: http://goo.gl/bfhqcA (case sensitive)
Rebecca Johnson President of Sigma Mu Zeta
Katoria Jones Epistoleus & Graphic Designer
Marketa Killingbeck Anti-Epistoleus & Writer
Katrina Moore Writer & PR Committee Member
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