today in sigma history

Conclave 1956

I know it has been a long time, but I wanted to give all of you a shout out to say thank you for all of the calls, cards, emails, and condolences on the loss of Uncle G (Bro. George Nelson). Me and the family appreciate all of your support.

Here is a rare one! Thanks to Bro. Craig Arthur (Iota Sigma Chapter) this rare 1956 Conclave Picture – Miami, Florida, is courtesy of Bro. Bill Harris (Lambda 1955 / Iota Sigma).

Enjoy…..

p.s. You have some giants in this picture! Who can name all of the past international presidents in this picture?

1927 Crescent Magazine

First Happy Birthday to Malcolm X, he would have been 84 today – By Any Means Necessary.

Linden, I thought that I had figured out how to merge multiply PDF’s (me and technology, go figure).

Iota, Kappa, PI, and Tau Chapters featured in the March 1927 Crescent. The original of this Crescent Magazine is on file at the Moreland Springarn Library at Howard University.

I am off to Arizona (again) and will return on Sunday.

Have a good Memorial Day Weekend!

Today in Sigma History – May 19, 2009 – 1927 Crescent Magazine excerpts.

Delta Phi Chapter 1980

Taken from the “1980 Delvian Yearbook” of Mississippi Valley State University, the 1980 Delta Phi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Delta Phi Chapter 1984 – Bro. Jerry Rice – MVSU

I have been gone for a moment! But this great piece of history came my way this weekend, so I thought that I would share today, because many of you have probably never seen proof like this! These pictures are from the 1984 “Delvian” Yearbook from Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi.

Bro. Jerry Rice, is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver ever and one of the greatest players in National Football League (NFL) history. An all-time leader in every major statistical category for wide receivers, Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times (1986–1996, 1998, 2002) and named All-Pro 10 times in his 20 NFL seasons. He won three Super Bowl rings playing for the San Francisco 49ers and an AFC Championship with the Oakland Raiders.

He was also HUGE at Mississippi Valley State in his day as well. Here are a few pictures for you to check out. Check out the “editorial in-accuracy” in the Phi Beta Sigma Chapter picture, and look at the KKY Band Fraternity Picture, look at their hand sign, and notice the Sigma Picture, no hand sign. One of those things that makes you go humm?

Off to Denver for a few days, enjoy your week! FYI, if you are still looking for a hotel room for the Conclave the Courtyard by Marriott in New Orleans French Quarter has King Beds for $99 a night, only a 5 minute walk from host hotel. $40 savings a day over 4-5 days really adds up. Or you still can get a double for $119 which includes breakfast for two (lower than the conference rate, humm?).Today in Sigma History – May 12, 2009 – Delta Phi Chapter 1984 – Bro. Jerry Rice, Mississippi Valley State University

25th Northern District Meeting, May 1949

Please say a prayer for the spirit and family of our great brother Wilfong Wilson (DSC 119). He use to always kick me history when I saw him. Bro. Wilson transitioned on April 19th, 2009. March On, March On, Ye Mighty Host!

Today I am giving the Great Lakes Region a shout out, here is the program from the 25th Northern District Meeting, held May 28-29, 1949 (60 years ago) in Detroit, Michigan, hosted by the XI Beta Chapter.

The Theme:  Reviewing the past……Building for the future……

This program is from the collection of Bro. Col. Robert L. Pollard (Alpha Chapter 1919).