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President Barack Obama Connection 1

While we celebrate the election of Barack Obama as the first African-American  President of the United States of America, I will discuss on this blog over the next several months the connection between President Obama and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. President Obama is not a member of a black greek-letter organization, but Sigma’s influence … Read morePresident Barack Obama Connection 1

Founder Morse Mentoring Collegiate Brothers

In doing my research on the rich and diverse history of Phi Beta Sigma International Fraternity, Inc., the one consistent I have seen is that our founders Most Honorable Brothers A. Langston Taylor and Leonard F. Morse always provided mentoring support to collegiate chapters throughout the United States. I have seen numerous photos of Bro. … Read moreFounder Morse Mentoring Collegiate Brothers

Sigma Chapters Around the World

One of the strengths of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. has been the global reach of our membership. We have had chapters in foreign countries since 1950. Here are the countries that have Sigma chapters: Switzerland, Nigeria, U.S. Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Japan, Liberia, Germany, Korea and even Hawaii and Alaska (I know they are part of the United States, but they are so far away!).

Phi Beta Sigma has produced at least 11 international leaders from foreign countries:

  • Nnamdi Azikiwe, Former 1st President of Nigeria
  • William Tubman, Former President of Liberia
  • William Tolbert, Former President of Liberia
  • Kwame Nkrumah, Former President of Ghana
  • Sir Winston Scott, Former Governor and General of the Barbados, West Indies
  • Dr. Melvin Herbert Evans, Former Governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Richard Henries, Sr., Speaker of the House of Representatives, Liberian Legislature
  • Prof. A. Babatunde (“Babs???) Fafunwa, Federal Minister of Education, Nigeria
  • Phenton O. Neymour, Member of the Bahamas Parliament serving as Minister of State for Public Utilities
  • Shane Gibson, Member of Parliament and Minister of Immigration, Labour and Training of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
  • Francisco Corneiro, U.S. Virgin Islands Attorney General

Read moreSigma Chapters Around the World

First Black City of Detroit Firefighter: Marcena W. Taylor

Bro. Marcena W. Taylor was born on January 25, 1911, in Chattanooga, TN and moved to Detroit in March 1927. He attended Miller Middle School, Northwestern High School and graduated in 1928 with honors. He attended Livingston College form 1929-1933. In 1938, Bro. Taylor, along with another Blackman became the City of Detroit’s first Black … Read moreFirst Black City of Detroit Firefighter: Marcena W. Taylor

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