Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has made Chrisette Michele, Anita Wilson and Ann Nesby honorary members for their class of 2023.
The three join Edna Cummings (retired U.S. Army Colonel and Army Reserve Ambassador), Jericka Duncan (CBS national correspondent and anchor), Tina Rodriguez (Senior Director of Programming and Acquisition for aspireTV), Rashida Tlaib (first Muslim women ever elected to the Michigan Legislature), Roslyn Young-Daniels (president and founder of Black Health Matters) and four others, who were all inducted to the sorority’s recent ceremony at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
“Our 2023 Honorary Member Class reflects the diversity and brilliance of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated! As the number one service organization, we are proud to extend membership to those who work aligned with Zeta’s principles,” shared Dr. Stacie NC Grant, International President and CEO.
Michele shared her induction announcement on Instagram, where she sang a fitting rendition of her 2009 hit “Epiphany (I’m Leaving).”
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On Instagram, Nesby confirmed her induction by singing “Optimistic,” a song she had previously performed with Sounds of Blackness. Meanwhile, Wilson announced her appointment in a photo of herself with her sorority welcome package.
“I’m a PROUD to be a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc,” wrote Wilson. “Thank you to the International Honorary Membership Committee and ALL of my Beautiful Sorors for welcome me into this illustrious, FINER Sisterhood! I am incredibly humbled and I’m excited about the future! It was so special to be inducted on the Campus of Howard University where it all started in 1920 with a #LoversStroll.”
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For more information on Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and its class of 2023 honorary members, visit zphib1920.org.
In music-related news, Michele’s latest solo release, “Wait,” came in 2020. The gospel-inspired song was her first since releasing two singles in 2019 and her 2018 album, Out of Control, which was quietly dropped.
Michele’s “Epiphany (I’m Leaving)” has recently gained popularity on TikTok, where a challenge featuring the song has received over 6.4 million views on the platform.
As a result of this challenge, “Epiphany” has climbed to the No. 4 spot on TikTok’s newly-created Billboard Top 50 chart, which is currently led by FamousSally & YB’s “Wassup Gwayy.”
Wilson’s latest album, Soul Sister, was released in 2021. The album featured ten tracks, including “If/Then a Cappella,” and guest appearances from Faith Evans and B.Slade.
Nesby recently played the role of Gran Georgeanna in TINA – The Tina Turner Musical. She was also featured on Jam & Lewis’ debut album, Jam & Lewis, Vol. 1, named one of Rated R&B’s 30 Best R&B Albums of 2021.
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