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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Hosts Day Of Service On June 27, 2020, members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Nu Upsilon Zeta Chapter, held its Annual Global Day of Service. The event was held at the Village of Excellence Charter School in Temple Terrace. During the program, the organization recognized Ms. Candy Lowe, of the []

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