History, Purpose and Mission of the
Zeta Phi Beta Sigma Times

The Zeta Phi Beta Sigma Times is one of the oldest and most influential greek websites on the net. The site is an outgrowth of the Delta Mu Chapter website, which once carried national and regional news for the entire fraternity prior to the establishment of this site. Since December of 1996, the Times has continued to be a source of the positive image of Zeta and Sigma on the internet, a very valuable recruiting tool for Sigma and Zeta, and most importantly, a positive example of what black greek letter organizations are supposed to be about.

With a new millennium, the Times must grow and change to accommodate the needs of the African-American community, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. As such, the Times exists for the following purposes:

• To continue to be the #1 source of information as well as a valuable recruitment tool and resource for members of Sigma and Zeta worldwide.
  
• To continue to be a positive example of the African-American presence on the internet
  
• To serve as a networking mechanism for Sigmas and Zetas as well as a way to get them in contact with folks outside the frat who might need their assistance or services
  
• Wherever possible, to provide a means of keeping those interested in the activities of the Blue and White family up to date
  
• To show the positive aspects of African-American fraternities and sororities in an effort to debunk the MYTHS propagated both by the media and by some of our OWN people
  
• To spread the culture and influence of African-Americans and their contributions on a worldwide basis via the medium of the internet, since this is quickly becoming THE method of correspondence and communication
  
• To serve as a showcase of sorts for Sigma and Zeta worldwide as well as an informational source for those interested in joining one of these illustrious and wonderful organizations...see how TRUE family represents!!!
  
• To provide the means necessary, wherever possible, for the active communication between Sigmas and Zetas in an effort to nurture the bond of Sigma and Zeta
  
• To serve as an a means of active information for those frat and sorors 'out of the loop' and provide positive examples of what's going on in an effort to reclaim inactive members

The Times is funded primarily out of Bro. Gilliard's pocket- the space is donated graciously by Soror Shanice White from meetgreeks.com. Monetary donations from frat and sorors for the maintenance of this site are welcomed, but not necessary.

As of 3/28/00, The Times is staffed by:

Bro. Kerry Gilliard (Webmaster, Content Designer)

Bro. Eric Luna (Links Manager)

Soror Lynnette Coulter (List Moderator, Discussion Board Moderator, Corresponding Secretary)

Soror Frances Lewis (Discussion Board Moderator)

Bro. Ahab El' Askeni (Historian, Staff Writer)

All graphics created on this site were done so by Bro. Gilliard under the name of his company, BluePhire Graphics Limited. As such, all graphics on this site (unless otherwise noted) are property of BluePhire Graphics and may not be used without permission from Bro. Gilliard. Please see the rules for using graphics off this site.

Further correspondence and questions may be answered by e-mailing The Staff of the Times or by going to our comments page and submitting there. We thank you for your continued support of the site and look forward to being your servants for the new millennium!

In the bond of Blue and White,

The Staff of the Zeta Phi Beta Sigma Times