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As early as 1940, graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc. had begun to realize the importance of the prestige, good will,
and cooperation of women who for various reasons were not members of
any Greek-lettered organization. In 1948, with the recommendation
of the Grand President, Lullelia Harrison, Zeta graduate chapters
were allowed to organize auxiliaries that would be known as Zeta
Amicae. Amicae is the Latin word for friend. Zeta Amicae render
valuable services to the sorority and
their respective communities. These auxiliaries are located in areas
where there are active graduate chapters of Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Amicae of Durham is an auxiliary of the Eta Beta Zeta
Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Amicae of Durham was
chartered in 1992 by 10 women or friends of Zeta.
In 1996 the auxiliary was dissolved. On July 21, 2003 the auxiliary was
reactivated by 6 women.
Some of the projects the Amicae have done are:
Adopted 4 families for the holidays,
collected cell phones for emergency use to be used by the less
fortunate and they have participated in election activities
including voter registration.
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