Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. prides itself upon its various achievements. Known as "the fraternity without a stereotype", PBS dedicates itself to the development of positive role models that will pioneer in various endeavors. In this manner, the fraternity becomes enriched by its diversity of accomplishments, as well as brethren.

?First to establish international chapters, beginning in Africa

?First to have Presidents of other countries in its membership (Hon.Bro. Nelson Mandela, Hon.Bro. Ben Nnamdi Azikiwe, Hon.Bro. Kwame Nkrumah, etc.)

?First Greek Letter Fraternity to be recognized by Howard University (April 15, 1914). Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was "unofficially" recognized locally, but not "officially" and "nationally" recognized until October 28, 1914.

?First to hold a joint International Convention with another African-American Fraternity (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.)

?First to be offered a chance to merge with another Fraternity (Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc....via letter in 1915)

?First to establish a constitutional bond with a Sorority (Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.)

?First to establish a youth auxiliary program (Sigma Beta Club)

?First to own and operate a Credit Union for its members.

?First to establish Graduate/Alumni Membership

?First to establish a Graduate/Alumni Chapter

?First Greek Letter organization to Step with Canes.

Our Most Honorable and Distinguished Founders

?Hon. A. Langston Taylor

?Hon. Leonard F. Morse

?Hon. Charles I. Brown

Political Leaders and Activists

?Bro. Nelson Mandela (Past President of South Africa)

?Bro. William Tolbert (Past President of Liberia)

?Bro. Nnamdi Azikiwe (Past President of Nigeria)

?Bro. Kwame Nkurumah (Past President of Ghana)

?Bro. Huey P. Newton (Co-founder of the Black Panther Party, Civil Rights Activist)

?Bro. Bobby Seale (Co-founder of the Black Panther Party, Civil Rights Activist)

?Bro. A. Philip Randolph (Founder of The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, Civil Rights Activist)

?Bro. Hosa Hill (Civil Rights Activist)

?Bro. Hosea Williams (Civil Rights Activist; Founder of "Feed the hungry and homeless", Atlanta, GA)

?Bro. Benjamin Chavis Muhammad (Past Executive Director of NAACP, Organizer of Million Man March)

?Bro. Roderick R. Paige (U.S. Secretary of Education)

?Bro. John Lewis (U.S. Congressman)

?Bro. Edolphus Townes (U.S. Congressman)

?Bro. Harold Washington (First black Mayor of Chicago, Served in House of Representatives)

?Bro. Les Brown (Motivational Speaker)

Entertainers and Artists

?Bro. Malik Yoba (Actor, "New York Undercover")

?Bro. Blair Underwood (Actor, "L.A. Law", "Set It Off")

?Bro. Morgan Freeman (Actor, "Driving Miss Daisy", "Seven")

?Bro. Morris Chestnut (Actor, "Boyz N The Hood", "The Best Man")

?Bro. Louis Gossett Jr. (Actor, "Iron Eagle I and II", "An Officer and a Gentleman")

?Bro. Bobby Jones (Bobby Jones Gospel Hour - BET)

?Bro. Jay Anthony Brown (Comedian, Tom Joyner Morning Show - 102FM in Houston, TX)

?Bro. James Weldon Johnson (Composer, Songwriter, Writer of the Black National Anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing")

?Bro. Quincy Jones (Musician, Producer, Composer)

?Bros. Maurice and Vernon White (Musicians, Earth, Wind and Fire)

?Bro. Joe Sample (Musician, Jazz Pianist)

?Bro. Larry Blackmon (Lead Singer of R&B Group "Cameo")

?Bro. Dr. Walter Turnbull (Director of Harlem Boys Choir)

?Bro. Everett Harp (Saxophone player formerly of the Arsenio Hall Show)

?Bro. Baba Olatunji (World Renowned Drummer)

?Bro. Rick James (Singer, Songwriter from "Star Search", not "Super Freak"!!!)

?Bros. Melvin Franklin, Otis Williams, Glen Leonard, Louis Price, Richard Street (The Temptations)

Scientists, Businessmen, and Educators

?Bro. George Washington Carver (World famous Scientist)

?Bro. Jesse T. Williams (Executive of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.)

?Bro. Joe L. Dudley Sr. (President and CEO of Dudley Hair Care Products, Dudley Cosmetology University)

?Bro. Herman J. Russell (Owner of the largest minority owned general contractor in the U.S., Atlanta, GA)

?Bro. Jesse T. Williams (Executive of the Good Year Tire and Rubber Company)

?Bro. Preston Edwards (Founder of Black Collegiate Magazine)

?Bro. Delxeno Wilson de Briano (American Communications Network, ?Tag Team?)

?Bro. Ezunial Burks (Head Director of Los Angeles Harbor)

?Bro. Peter Adams, Esq. (Partner at Callahan, Schepp, Yuhas, Adams & Carfora)

?Bro. Alden J. McDonald (Pres. and CEO of Liberty Bank and Trust Company of New Orleans, LA)

?Bro. Marshal B. Bass (Corporate Vice Pres. for R.J. Reynolds Industries)

?Bro. B. Doyle Mitchell (Pres. and CEO of Industrial Bank of Washington, D.C.)

?Bro. James Paschal (Co-Owner, Paschal Bros. Food and Beverage Enterprise)

?Bro. James T. Hadley (CEO of Community Bank of Lawndale Chicago, IL)

?Bro. Barry E. Beckham (Founder of Beckham House Publishers)

?Bro. Herman E. Valentine Sr. (Founder of Systems Management American Corporation Norfolk, VA)

?Bro. Carter Womack (Executive of Blockbuster Video)

?Bro. Dr. Alain Leroy Locke (First Black Rhodes Scholar, Author)

?Bro. Robert Moton (Second President of Tuskegee Univ.)

?Bro. Samuel Robinson (Executive Director, The Lincoln Foundation)

?Bro. Dr. Leon Netterville (3rd President of Southern University)

?Bro. Dr. David H. Swinton (President of Benedict College)

?Bro. Dr. Samuel A. Owens (President of Roger Williams College)

?Bro. Dr. Ray Hicks (President of Grambling State Univeristy)

?Bro. Dr. Robert Moten (2nd President of Tuskegee University)

?Bro. Dr. Shirl Gilbert (Superintendent, Indianapolis School System)

?Bro. Dr. Mac Stewart (Dean at Ohio State University)

?Bro. Dr. Alger V. Boswell (Vice-President of Tennessee State University)

?Bro. Dr. James Boyer (President of Augustine College)

?Bro. Dr. E.W. Brice (President of Clinton Jr. College)

?Bro. Dr. Matthew Winifred Dogan (President of Wiley College)

?Bro. Dr. William H. Pipes (President of Alcorn State University)

?Bro. Dr. R. R. Taylor (Vice-President of Tuskegee University)

?Bro. Dr. Cornelius V. Trump (President of Fort Valley State University)

?Bro. Dr. Earnest Smith (President of Rust College)

?Bro. Dr. Edward C. Mitchell (President of Payne College)

?Bro. Dr. Louis Westerfield (First Black Head of the University of MS School of Law)

?Bro. Dr. W.W. Clem (President of Southern University)

?Bro. Dr. Lamar Carter (President of Wiley College)

?Bro. Dr. Jacob L. Reddix (President of Jackson State)

?Bro. Dr. Isreal R. Dunn (President of Arkansas Baptist College)

?Bro. Dr. Edison O. Jackson (President of Medgar Evers College)

Famous Athletes

?Bro. Emmitt Smith (NFL Pro-Football Running Back for the Arizona Cowboys)

?Bro. Jerry Rice (NFL Pro-Football Wide Receiver for the San Francisco 49ers)

?Bro. Ben Coates (NFL Pro-Football Tight End for the New England Patriots)

?Bro. Willie Williams (NFL Pro Defensive Cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks)

?Bro. Karl Malone (NBA Power Forward for the L.A. Lakers, Olympic Gold Medalist, Most Valuble Player 1997 and 1998)

?Bro. Willis Reed (NBA Hall of Famer, New York Knicks, GM)

?Bro. Olden Polynice (NBA Leading Rebounder for the Seattle Supersonics)

?Bro. Lou Brock (Major League Baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals, Greatest base stealer of his era, Baseball Hall of Famer)

?Bro. Ray Doakes (1995 NCAA High Jump Champion)

?Bro. Renaldo Nehemiah (Olympic Gold Medalist, Former World Champion Hurdler)

?Bro. Al Joyner (Olympic Gold Medalist, Former World Champion, UCLA Track and Field Head Coach)

?Bro. Arthur Agee (Star Basketball player of the movie "Hoop Dreams")

?Bro. Scottie Pippen (All-Star NBA Small Forward, Winner of 6 World Championships with the Chicago Bulls)

?Bro. Adrian Ross (NFL Pro-Football Outside Line Backer for the Cincinnati Bengals)

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