Renowned actress, singer, and activist Tatyana Ali has been inducted as an Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
The announcement was made during the Grand Boule in Indianapolis, where 15 distinguished women were welcomed into the sorority’s Alpha Omega Chapter.
Tatyana Ali, best known for her role as Ashley Banks on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” has made significant contributions both on and off the screen.
She has been a dedicated advocate for education and youth empowerment, collaborating with organizations like the Millennium Momentum Foundation and the Step Up Women’s Network. Her commitment to community service has consistently inspired audiences.
As a new member of Zeta Phi Beta, Ali will engage with the sorority’s women’s entrepreneurship initiative, Women Who Win, and provide support and mentorship to the Zeta Youth Affiliates.
This involvement aligns with the sorority’s mission of empowering youth and fostering community development.
Gina Merritt-Epps, Esq., International First Vice President for Membership, expressed her excitement about the new inductees, stating:
“I am honored to oversee all of Zeta Phi Beta’s membership categories and am thrilled that Zeta Phi Beta continues to attract fascinating, fierce, and finer women to carry out the vision of Zeta Phi Beta’s Founders. The newest class of Honorary Members will advance Zeta Phi Beta’s goals as Zeta Phi Beta women everywhere work together to support our communities.”
The induction ceremony at the international conference was a significant moment for the sorority. Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO, praised the alignment of the new members’ work with Zeta Phi Beta’s mission, saying:
“The work of our 2024 Honorary Member Class is aligned with Zeta Phi Beta’s commitment to helping other people excel through mind, body, and spirit. As the number one women’s service organization established by five extraordinary Black women, we are proud to extend membership to this group of women, and I welcome them to the sisterhood on behalf of all Zeta Phi Beta members.”
