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History of Phi Beta Sigma
With the force, vigor, power, and energy of its more than 120,000 dedicated men united in more than
600 chapters across the United States Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,
Inc. continues to faithfully perpetuate composite growth and progress as the "people's fraternity" dedicated to providing
services to all humanity.
The founders deeply wished to create a fraternity that viewed itself as a "part of" the
general community rather than "apart from" the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged
on his own merits rather than his family background or affluence... without regard to race, nationality, color, skin tone,
or color of hair. They wished and wanted their fraternity to exist as a part of an even greater brotherhood-sisterhood which
would be devoted to the "inclusive we" rather than the "exclusive we."
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity,
Inc. was founded at Howard University in Washington, DC., on January 9, 1914, by three young black male students. The
founders, A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek-letter fraternity that would
truly exemplify the ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service.
Today, Phi Beta Sigma
has blossomed into an international organization of leaders. No longer a single entity, the fraternity has now established
the Phi Beta Sigma Educational Foundation, Inc., the Phi Beta Sigma
National Housing Foundation, and the Phi Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union.
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In Order to accomplish the Fraternity's objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody
"Culture For Service and Service For Humanity" and promote Brotherhood Scholarship, and Service.
To optimize Phi Beta Sigma's effectiveness, the Fraternity will:
* Strengthen and serve proactively, the
Brotherhood as a supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity's growth and financial solvency.
* Reaffirm
and maintain a strong commitment to Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service.
* Ensure that the Fraternity programs are
focused and committed to serving humanity.
* Create an environment that respects the dignity and worth of each brother.
* Exhibit integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity's business serving as a model for all Greek-letter
organizations.
* Maintain and improve the Fraternity's technological literacy in order to better service its members
and the community at large.
* Foster and nurture our constitutional bond with Zeta Phi Beta
Sorority, Inc.
* Encourage a closer and mutually beneficial working relationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations,
other community service organizations, business and government.
* Select leaders who are committed and have demonstrated
the ability to "lead".
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Objectives
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