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Who are Sigmas?

Founded on January 9, 1914 at Howard University, Phi Beta Sigma, iN. was built on the principles of brotherhood scholarhsip and service. OUr founders a. langston taylor, leonard f morese and charles I. Brown-envisioned and organization that would go beyond the traditional fraternity model by directlty engaging and serving the broader community

Phi Beta Sigma is commited to fostering leadership, promoting academic excellence, adnd addressing the social challenges impacting our communities. Through our national programs--such as Bigger and Better Business, Education and Social Action--we strive to create meaningful, lasting change while empowering our members to grow personally and professionally

Our Founders 
 

A. Langston Taylor

Founder

January 29, 1890 – August 8, 1953

Leonard F. Morse

Founder

January 12, 1891 – May 22, 1961

Charles I. Brown

Founder

August 27, 1890 – December 21, 1981

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