5 Things You Might Not Know About Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
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🔷 Culture for Service. Service for Humanity.
Founded on January 9, 1914, at Howard University, Phi Beta Sigma was created to be of the people and for the people.Focused on inclusivity, service, and real-world change, the Sigmas have a legacy that runs deep — and details that even some members may not know.
Let’s dig into five powerful facts about the Men of Sigma.
🔎 5 Things You Might Not Know About Phi Beta Sigma
1. They Were the First D9 Fraternity to Welcome Members of All Races
Phi Beta Sigma was founded with the idea that all men—regardless of skin tone—should be eligible for membership. That inclusive stance was groundbreaking at the time and remains foundational to their mission.
2. Their Founders Day Coincides with the Birth of a Founding Member
One of Sigma’s three founders, Leonard F. Morse, was born on the same day the fraternity was founded: January 9, 1888. Talk about divine timing.
3. Sigmas Have a Historic Relationship with the NAACP
Phi Beta Sigma was the first D9 organization to establish a formal partnership with the NAACP, encouraging brothers to become life members and support civil rights efforts nationwide.
4. The Sigma Beta Club Supports Young Men of Color
Founded in 1950, the Sigma Beta Club is Phi Beta Sigma’s youth auxiliary for boys aged 8–18, emphasizing mentorship, academic achievement, and leadership.
5. Their Headquarters Is a Historic D.C. Landmark
Phi Beta Sigma’s national headquarters sits on Kennedy Street NW in Washington, D.C. — a city deeply tied to Black history and Greek life legacies.
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