ELON, N.C. -- The national Zeta Phi Beta sorority conducted a study about the big issues for female voters of different races and the results are trickling down to local chapters in our state.

The study asked both Black and white women about the election and the effect the pandemic is having on their daily lives. The study shows 73 percent of Black women say the country is heading in the wrong direction, compared to 49 percent of white women. It also says 60 percent of Black women say they always vote, compared to 46 percent of white women.

Undergraduate students in Elon University's chapter of the sorority say education about political issues and voting is paramount at this time.

“This election means so much more than me just checking a box. This means the security of my future, my children, my grandchildren,” said Qwai-Zia Pennix. She is the secretary of Elon's chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta.

“We call ourselves a community-conscious, action-oriented organization and so we knew that was going be important for our members as well as the community members that we serve to know the issues that are most important,” Kendra King, the sorority’s national brand director, said.

You can find the full study on the Zeta Phi Beta sorority website.