k. christian Bros – I hope all is well. You have to thank Uncle G (Bro. George Nelson) for this one. His prized possession was this 1940 Conclave Picture. While he was never guarded with his Sigma Items, he was very particular about this one. I finally convinced him to let me have a copy made from … Read more1940 Conclave
The Honorable Bro. A. Langston Taylor | Founder, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. January 29, 1890 – August 8, 1953 Brothers, yesterday, I paid homage to the great Bro. Francis Hall. Today, I am honoring our Founder who passed away 61 years ago today. However, I have to thank, Bro. Hall, who I told you, … Read moreHonoring Our Beloved Founder
Happy Birthday Bro. Francis L. Hall (August 7, 1915 – January 20, 2006) Brothers, I have in my possession, what I believe is one of the first editions of the Sigma Light, it is has many edits, changes, and highlights in it. I also have the manuscript of what I believe was from the first … Read moreHonoring a Legend
Happy Centennial – A Very Rare Gift – Honoring Uncle G (Zeta Alpha Spring 1939) It is here! The Centennial Celebration. At first, I wasn’t looking forward to it. But over the last 72 hours, the phone calls, invites, offers to stay at my house, just brought it all full circle, and I shed a … Read moreThe Crescent – Fall 1938
68 years ago in Sigma. For those who know me, you know that Dr. I.L. Scruggs is one of my most regarded in Sigma. Look at what the great Francis Hall was trying to do in 1946 and his letter to Dr. Scruggs and the response. But to have an original of Dr. Scruggs’ stationary … Read moreIntra Council of Chapter Secretaries (1946)