HER-STORY

Lullelia Walker Harrison, born in Houston, Texas was an educator, regarded civil rights/community leader, and pioneer in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. She dedicated her life to helping others and her accomplishments have been recognized at the local and national level. Lullelia was born on January 24, 1913 and was the oldest of three children. She was a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church and served as historian and on the board of trustees. Lullelia graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, earned a baccalaureate degree from Wiley College, followed by graduate studies at the University of Chicago and Texas Southern University and was later awarded an honorary doctorate from Wiley College. She joined Zeta Phi Beta, in 1929, at the age of 16 and held numerous leadership positions and received many awards. Offices held include: 12th International Grand Basileus, Southern Regional Director, National Executive Secretary, Founder/National Director of Amicae, and National Historian. She was a Golden Life Member of the sorority and active in the Lambda Zeta Chapter. As National Historian, she authored the history book: Torchbearers of a Legacy. Lullelia's professional career included 19 years of teaching English at Yates High School and 17 years of counseling at Ryan Middle School. She fought for and was influential in the establishment of both Texas Southern University and later Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Lullelia was also involved with DePelchin Children's Center, where she was the first black named to the board and served for more than 20 years. She received a myriad of community service awards including, Community Leadership Service to Agency Award (from Sheltering Arms Senior Services), Savvy Award (from Foley's and the Houston Chronicle), GAIA Award (from the Houston Grand Opera) and Texas Star Award (from the YWCA). Lullelia served on the Board of Directors for dozens of organizations including, March of Dimes (Houston), United Way of Texas Gulf Coast, Hester House, Blue Triangle YWCA/Multipurpose Center, Florence Crittenton Center, Heman M. Sweatt Victory Fund, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Houston Advocates for Mentally Ill Children, Child Care Council of Greater Houston, Sheltering Arms Senior Services, Houston League of Business and Professional Women, and the Houston Area Pan Hellenic Council. She was a trailblazer and an honored member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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Financial Obligations
The fee for annual membership is determined by International Headquarters and is instituted by the local chapter. New membership fee will include assessments and fees (as determined by the chapter in alignment with the requirements of the national office). You are expected to renew your membership annually. 

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Meetings
The groups meets once a month as determined by the group. They may also participate in various service events with the chapter or on their own.

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To learn more about the Amicae, feel free to contact our coordinator here for an application .