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Fraternitas

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The word fraternity comes from the Latin word fraternitas meaning the state of being brothers

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Koinonia

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The word Koinonia means “fellowship”

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1st Fraternity

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The first fraternity is Phi Beta Kappa Society, established December 1776, at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

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1st Fraternity

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The first Black Fraternity is Sigma Pi Phi, established May 15th, 1904 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Founding

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The Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on January 9, 1914, on the campus of Howard University, Washington, D (period) C (period)

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Founders

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The founders of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, are the Most Honorable Big Brothers A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse and Charles I. Brown

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Priniciples

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The principles of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated are Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service.

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Motto

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The motto of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated is Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.

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Conception

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The Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was conceived on Saturday, October 18, 1913, when the Most Honorable Big A. Langston Taylor presented to the Most Honorable Big Brother Leonard F. Morse the proposition of establishing a new fraternity at Howard University. The Most Honorable Big Brother Charles I. Brown was invited to aid in the movement.

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Charter Members

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The Charter Members of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated are Big Brother S.P. Massie, J.A. Franklin, J.E. Jones, B.A. Matthews, W.F. Vincent, T.L. Alston, W.E. Tibbs, J.R. Howard and I.L. Scruggs.

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Recognition

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The Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was recognized by the Board of Deans at Howard University on April 15, 1914.

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First Initiation

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The first initiation of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was on May 4, 1914, at 2226 Sixth Street Northwest, Washington, D (period) C (period) at which time 14 candidates were initiated

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First Initiate

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The first initiate of the of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was Big Brother A.M. Walker

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1st Elections

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The first elected officers of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated were the Most Honorable Big Brother A. Langston Taylor, President; Brother I.L. Scruggs, Vice-President; and the Most Honorable Big Brother Leonard F. Morse, Secretary-Treasurer

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Professors Invited to Join

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The four professors from Howard University invited to join the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated were the Big Brother Dr. Edward Porter-Davis, the Big Brother Dr. Thomas Wyatt Turner, the Big Brother T. Montgomery Gregory and the Big Brother Dr. Alain Leroy Locke.

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First Graduate Member

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The first graduate member of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was the Big Brother Professor Herbert L. Stevens, initiated March 4, 1915

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Beta Chapter

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The Beta Chapter of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was chartered on November 15, 1915, at Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, by the Big Brother Professor Herbert L. Stevens

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Gamma Chapter

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The Gamma Chapter of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was charter in November 1916 at Morgan College, now Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland, by the Big Brother I.L. Scruggs

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First National Conclave

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The first National Conclave of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was held December 27-30, 1916, at the Alpha Chapter House, 1907 Third Street, Northwest, Washington D(period) C(period).

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Call to Arms

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The call to arms was a request made in 1917, for men to join the army and fight in World War I. Sigma Men Responded by joining the military.

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First Joint Meeting of National Fraternities

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The first joint meeting of any of the national fraternities was held with the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., during the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated ‘s fourth Conclave, in 1921, in Atlanta, GA

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First Inter-fraternity Convention

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The first Inter-fraternity Convention was held April 24-26, 1922, in Washington D (period) C (period).

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Walter M. Clark

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The Big Brother Walter M. Clark was the first and only undergraduate National President of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated (He came out of the Zeta Chapter, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, GA)

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Arthur W. Mitchell

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The Big Brother Arthur W. Mitchell served the longest term as President of the Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. He served 9 consecutive terms from 1926 to 1934

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Incorporation
The Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was incorporated on January 31, 1920
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Certificate of Incorporation
The number of the certificate of incorporation of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is number 15696, recorded April 29, 1920 at 1 O’clock PM, Washington D (period) C (period)
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Seven Seals
The seven seals of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated are the Most Honorable Big Brother Abram L. Taylor, Big Brother Edward P. Jimson, Big Brother William E. Peace Big Brother Thomas W. Turner, William S. Savage, Walter E. Tibbs, and Ivorite L. Scruggs.
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Facts about A. Langston Taylor
The Most Honorable Big Brother A. Langston Taylor was born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1890. His life motto was “Service to Humanity”. He gave 12 consecutive years of service to Phi Beta Sigma, serving as the first President. He was Director of the Taylor Art Museum and President of the Taylor Tobacco Company.
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Facts about Leonard F. Morse
The Most Honorable Big Brother Leonard F. Morse was born in New Bedford Massachusetts, in 1891. He was a successful businessman and clergyman. He was Dean of B.F. Lee Theological Seminary. He chose and gave meaning to the letters that make up the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated’s name.
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Facts about Charles L. Brown
The Most Honorable Big Brother Charles I. Brown entered Howard University in 1910. He taught in Topeka Kansas. His last communication with the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, was a letter written to the Most Honorable Big Brother A. Langston Taylor in 1924.
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Structure
The Structure of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is the National Convention, the Conclave, the General Board, the Regions, the official Organ (The Crescent) and the Local Chapters
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The Constitution
The Constitution is the basic law of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. It is used to conduct and project all programs, projects, policies, and practices of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
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The Conclave
The Conclave is the legislative body of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated; it is vested in the body of delegates of all active chapters.
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The General Board
The General Board of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated is composed of all the International Officers, Immediate Past President and the Regional Directors with some non-voting members as appointed by the International President and approved by the General Board. It is the management and administrative body of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
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International Officers
The International Officers of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, are the International President, International First Vice President, International Second Vice President, two International Collegiate Members-at-Large, International Treasurer, General Counsel, Immediate Past International President, Distinguished Service Chapter Representative, International Director of Big and Better Business, Director of Education, Director of Social Action, Director of Collegiate Affairs, the Regional Directors and appointed officers.
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Appointed Officers
The appointed officers of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, are the Editor of The Crescent, Director of Publicity, Director of Sigma Beta Clubs and International Historian. The Big Brother William E. Doar was the first National Executive Director of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.
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The Regions
The regions of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, are the Western Region, Great Lakes Region, Gulf Coast Region, Southwestern Region, Southern Region, Southeastern Region, Eastern Region.
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The Official Organ
The official Organ of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is The Crescent Magazine.
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The Phi Beta Sigma Journal
The Phi Beta Sigma Journal was first published in 1921, by the Most Honorable Big Brother Eugene T. Alexander.
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Phi Beta Sigma Journal Name Change
The Phi Beta Sigma Journal was renamed The Crescent Magazine in March, 1924, in honor of members of the Crescent Club.
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The Chapters
The chapters of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, are the Undergraduate Chapter, Graduate Chapter, Distinguish Service Chapter, Alain LeRoy Locke Honors Chapter and Omega Chapter.
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Undergraduate (Collegiate) Chapter
The undergraduate chapter of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is restricted to students attending recognized colleges and professional schools.
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Graduate (Alumni) Chapter
The graduate chapter of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is for brothers who have graduated from college and help provide guidance and financial support to undergraduate chapters.
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Distinguished Service Chapter
The Distinguish Service chapter of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is reserved for Sigma Men who have been members of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, for at least 10 years and must have rendered distinguish service to Fraternity and to his community. (Bonus: The Distinguish Service Chapter was proposed at the 15th Annual Conclave in New York City, December 1929, by Big Brother I. L. Scruggs, of Theta Sigma Chapter.
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Alain LeRoy Locke Honors Chapter
The Alain LeRoy Locke Honors Chapter of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is based upon the principle of Scholarship and is the highest honor which can be attained by a collegiate member. The minimum GPA to be considered for induction is 3.5. (Bonus: The Alain LeRoy Locke Honors Chapter was proposed in 2009 by the Big Brothers Paul L. Griffin, 32nd International President, and Steven Kniffley, then International Second Vice President.)
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Omega Chapter
The Omega chapter of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is reserved for deceased Sigma Men.
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First National Program
The first national program of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is the "Clean Speech" program, proposed by the Mu Chapter, Lincoln University, in 1923.
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The National Program
The three national programs of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, are Bigger and Better Business, Social Action, and Education.
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Bigger and Better Business
The Bigger and Better Business program of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, was voted on at the Conclave in Richmond, Virginia, in 1925. It has been sponsored on a national scale since 1926.
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Purpose of Bigger and Better Business
The purpose of the Bigger and Better Business program of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is to help improve economic conditions of minorities in order to improve society.
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Social Action
The Social Action program of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, was conceived in 1934 by the Most Honorable Big Brother Elmo M. Anderson, president of Epsilon Sigma Chapter. It was abandoned in 1938 and reactivated in 1945.
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Purpose of Social Action
The purpose of the Social Action program of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is to improve the general well being of minority groups by eliminating every form or badge of second class citizenship.
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Sigma Wellness
Sigma Wellness is a signature community initiative adopted at Conclave 2007 and has the following objectives: a. To Support Sigma's vision of ensuring programs are focused and committed to serving our communities and serving young males through mentoring and scholarships. b. To ensure symmetry among all of our organizational and community initiatives. c. To develop a sense of pride and commitment in the community toward healthy living that will reduce the incidences of health conditions that adversely affect men of color. The programs of Bigger and Better Business, Education and Social Action are realized through the Fraternity's overarching program, Sigma Wellness.
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Education
The Education program of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, began during the re-­organization of the Fraternity in 1945-­1946.
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Purpose of Education
The purpose of the Education program of the Most Honorable Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, is to sponsor scholarships and cultural programs, encourage and assist students in attaining the highest scholastic achievement, and attempt to raise the educational standards of each community.

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