Members of the Mu Omega Zeta and Xi Epsilon Chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, alongside the Zeta Amicae of Natchitoches, LA, proudly attended the 96th Southern Regional Leadership Conference and 57th Southern Regional Zeta Amicae Leadership Workshop held from June 12-15, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Themed “Two-Stepping Toward Our Southern Regional Centennial: A Celebration of Our Mighty Extraordinary Legacy of Leadership,” the conference provided engaging workshops, inspiring presentations, and valuable networking opportunities focused on strengthening bonds and enhancing leadership capabilities within the organization.
The Mu Omega Zeta Chapter was especially honored to celebrate several members for their enduring dedication and significant contributions. Sandra Williams, Josephine Winder, and Yalaunda Toliver-Taylor were recognized for 35 years of service, Lockey Reliford for 40 years, and Belinda Turner for an impressive 45 years of distinguished commitment.
Individual excellence was also a highlight. Yalaunda Toliver-Taylor was named Zeta of the Year for 2022-2023, and Cheryl Jackson received the Zeta of the Year award for 2024-2025. Ms. Toliver-Taylor was also re-elected as the Regional Life Member Coordinator and recognized as a graduate of the Southern Regional Leadership Development Academy.
Proudly representing the Mu Omega Zeta Chapter as delegates were Denise Washington-Cornelius, Carletta Jones, Coretta Conant, Yalaunda Toliver-Taylor, Josephine Winder, Kaylee Cotton (Xi Epsilon), and Faith Miller (Xi Epsilon).
The Zeta Amicae of Natchitoches also received well-deserved accolades. Melva Mitchell was honored as Amicae of the Year, Doryce Polk received a Milestone Award for 35 years of service, and Mary Calhoun was recognized as Amicae Advisor of the Year.
Finally, the Xi Epsilon Chapter of Northwestern State University celebrated Faith Miller as their 2024-2025 Zeta of the Year.
About Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated:
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is an international, historically Black Greek-lettered sorority founded on January 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. by five visionary women affectionately known as “The Five Pearls.” The five co-eds chose the name Zeta Phi Beta, with “Phi Beta” taken from Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, to “seal and signify the relationship between the two organizations.” The sorority’s founding principles are Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood. Its motto is: “A community-conscious, action-oriented organization.”
