Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 9, 1914, at Howard University by three visionary African American students—A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown. They sought to establish a fraternity rooted in the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service, one that would exist as a part of the community, not apart from it. The Founders emphasized inclusivity, judging members by merit rather than background, and believed in using their talents to uplift their communities. This vision is captured in the Fraternity’s motto: “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.” Since its founding, Phi Beta Sigma has grown into an international organization and has played a vital role in the civil rights and Black liberation movements. The Fraternity helped establish the Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation, a Federal Credit Union, and the Sigma Beta Club for youth. It also assisted in founding Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, its constitutionally bound sister organization.