Founding Date: January 16, 1920

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Founding Location: Howard University, Washington, DC

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Charter Date (Gamma Upsilon Zeta Chapter):

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Charter Location:

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Charter Date (Tau Epsilon Zeta Chapter): May 31, 2003

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Charter Location: Hope Mills, NC

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Sorority Flower: White Rose

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Sorority Symbol: Dove

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Sorority Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White

 

Founders: Arizona Cleaver Stemons, Pearl Anna Neal, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, and Fannie Pettie Watts

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Mission Statement: To foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the sorority's national program for which its members and auxiliary groups provide voluntary service to staff, community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change.

 

Purpose:

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Sorority Motto: A community-conscious, action-oriented organization