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4 Fraternity Overview Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., is an international association that has become legacy of excellence. The lineage of greatness began on January 9, 1914 with the three noble Founders: Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown on the campus of Howard University, Washington, DC.

5 Remember your first Smoker, Rush or Informational Meeting? Remember your journey into Sigma? Remember your initiation day? Remember your first chapter meeting?

6 Men of Vision George Washington CarverJames Weldon JohnsonCongressman John Lewis

7 Men of Service A. Philip RandolphReverend Al SharptonHuey P. Newton

8 Men of Culture Blair UnderwoodHines WardEmmitt Smith

9 Men of Leadership Harold WashingtonWilliam “Bill” Clinton Kwame Nkrumah

10 Mission Statement To become the leading proactive community service organization focusing on issues and strategies that positively impact young males and our communities.

11 Our Sisters ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC. Founded January 16, 1920 The only constitutionally bound brother-sister greek-lettered organization

12 Programs and Initiatives Sigma Wellness: Bigger & Better Business Project Sigma Economic Empowerment Development (S.E.E.D.) VITA Sigma Entrepreneur Development

13 Sigma Wellness: Education My Brother’s Keeper Scholarship Advocacy for Education Programs and Initiatives

14 Sigma Wellness: Social Education March of Dimes – March for Babies Building Strong Fathers American Cancer Society – Relay for Life Living Well – Brother to Brother Conversation Among Brothers (HIV & AIDS Education) Programs and Initiatives

15 Sigma Wellness: Sigma Beta Club Male Youth Mentoring Program Programs and Initiatives

16 I Joined Phi Beta Sigma because… “I joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity because of its reputation and long history of service, dedication and commitment to the uplifting of humankind. It is an the exceptional organization for a solid brotherhood giving back to society, getting in the way and getting in trouble…good trouble. I am so proud to be a member of this great organization.” ---Congressman John Lewis

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