Lone Star Sigmas
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. · Texas
About Us
History
& Mission
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students who wanted a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
Our Founders
Founder
Hon. A. Langston Taylor
Founder
Hon. Leonard F. Morse
Founder
Hon. Charles I. Brown
“The inclusive we…”
The Founders deeply wished to create an organization 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 by his own merits, rather than his family background or affluence, without regard to race, nationality, skin tone or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as part of an even greater brotherhood devoted to the “inclusive we” rather than the “exclusive we.”
From its inception, the Founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma as a mechanism to deliver services to the general community. Rather than gaining skills to be utilized exclusively for themselves and their immediate families, they held a deep conviction that they should return their newly acquired skills to the communities from which they had come. This conviction is mirrored in the Fraternity’s motto, “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity.”
Sigma today
Phi Beta Sigma has blossomed into an international organization of leaders. No longer a single entity, members of the Fraternity have been instrumental in establishing:
Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation
Phi Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union
The Sigma Beta Club Foundation
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Our sister organization, founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi Beta Sigma.
Mission Statement
The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity’s most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Fraternity’s objectives will be achieved. To optimize Phi Beta Sigma’s effectiveness, the Fraternity will:
01
Strengthen and serve proactively the brotherhood, as a supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity’s growth and financial solvency.
02
Reaffirm and maintain a strong commitment to brotherhood, scholarship and service.
03
Ensure that the Fraternity programs are focused and committed to serving humanity.
04
Create an environment that respects the dignity and worth of each brother.
05
Exhibit integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity’s business, serving as a model for all Greek-letter organizations.
06
Maintain and improve the Fraternity’s technological literacy, in order to better serve its members and the community at large.
07
Foster and nurture our constitutional bond with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
08
Encourage a closer and mutually beneficial working relationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations, other community service organizations, businesses and government.
09
Select leaders who are committed and have demonstrated their ability to lead.
