Fraternity History

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914, by three proud young men: A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles I. Brown. These founding fathers sought to bring Greek letter organi zations back to their historic and fundamental ideals. They felt a need for a new Greek letter organization embracing the ideal of brotherhood, scholarship and service. Today, Phi Beta Sigma is still based on these ideals, which are further crystallized and expressed in the fraternity's motto: "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity".

Since its creation, Phi Beta Sigma has given the best of service to Black Americans and blacks throughout the world. From its three founding fathers, it has grown to a brotherhood of over 100,000 members with over 650 campus and alumni chapters worldwide.

The greatness of Sigma is measured in terms of ideals and its practices. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is a proud black fraternity, never ceasing to boast its three national programs: Social Action, Educatioin and Bigger & Better Business. Phi Beta Sigma honors two special days: Carver Day (in remembrance of brother George Washington Carver) and Founder's Day.

With the assistance of brother Charles R. Taylor and Bro. A Langston Taylor, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 16, 1920, also at Howard University. This joining together created the bond of the only established brother and sister Greek letter organizations.

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