Throughout its 86 year existence, Phi Beta Sigma has had the distinct pleasure to have initiates who span the gambit in every aspect of life.  Whether its politics, business, sports, or entertainment, Phi Beta Sigma has a diverse blend of men who are well known around the world and who has made their mark on the world in which we live.  This section of our homepage pays homage to those members who has had a lasting impact not just throughout history, but an impact that has served as the catalyst that has helped to make Phi Beta Sigma the most distinct and untouched organization that has ever graced the face of this earth.

Reknowned Men of Sigma

First and Foremost, the Founders of our Wondrous Band:

Most Honorable Big Graduate Bro. A. Langston Taylor
Most Honorable Big Graduate Bro. Leonard F. Morse
Most Honorable Big Graduate Bro. Charles I. Brown

Entertainment

Bro. Everett Harp-Saxophone player
Bro. James Weldon Johnson-composer of the Negro National Anthem
Bro. Quincy Jones-Pioneering musician, composer, producer, arranger and conductor
Bro. Babatundi Olatunji-World reknowned drummer
Bro. Joe Sample-Jazz and R&B pioneer
Bro. Bobby Jones-Gospel pioneer and host of Bobby Jones Gospel on BET
Bros. Maurice and Vernon White-Lead singer and guitarist of the legendary R&B group, Earth, Wind and Fire
Bro. Larry Blackmon-Lead singer of the R&B group, Cameo
Bro. Walter Turnbull-Founder and director of the World reknowned Boys Choir of Harlem
Bro. Louis Price-Former member of the Temptations and actor
Bro. Rick James-Singer/Songwriter, self proclaimed "Superfreak"
Bro. Morgan Freeman-Famed actor of "Kiss The Girls" and "Armistad"
Bro. Blair Underwood-famed actor of"LA Law", "Mississippi Burning" and "Set It Off"
Bro. Malik Yoba-Actor/Musician, star of "New York Undercover"
Bro. Morris Chestnut-Actor, "Boyz N The Hood, "Out All Night" and "The Best Man"
Bro. Clarence Muse-Actor, "Huckleberry Finn"(1931) and "The Black Stallion"
Bro. Carl Gordon-Actor, co-star of "Roc"



Business, Education & Science/Technology

Bro. Dr. George Washington Carver-World reknowned scientist (peanut), inventor, educator, businessmen and former slave
Bro. Joe L. Dudley, Sr.-Founder, President and CEO of Dudley Hair Care Products
Bro. Herman J. Russell-Largest minority-owned general contractor in the United States, which such achievements as the Georgia Dome and Coca-Cola Headquarters
Bro. James T. Williams-Exec. Level Manager of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
Bro. Preston Edwards-Founder of Black Collegiate Magazine
Bro. Delxeno Wilson de Briano-American Communications Network, "Tag Team"
Bro. Peter Adams, Esq.-Partner at Callahan, Scepp, Yuhas, Adams & Carfora and current President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Bro. Carter D. Womack-Exec. of Blockbuster Entertainment Group
Bro. Ezunial Burks-Current head Director of the Los Angelos harbor
Bro. Alden J. McDonald-President and CEO of Liberty Bank and Trust Co. of New Orleans, La.
Bro. Marshal B. Bass-Corporate Vice Pres. of R.J. Reynolds Industries
Bro. B. Doyle Mitchell-President and CEO of Industrial Bank of Washington, DC
Bro. James Paschal-Co. Owner of Paschal Bros. Food and Beverage Enterprise
Bro. James T. Hadley-CEO of Community Bank of lawndale-Chicage, Il.
Bro. Barry E. Beckham-Founder of Beckham House Publishers
Bro. Herman E. Valentine, Sr.-Founder of Systems Management American Corporation-Norfolk, Va.
Bro. Les Brown-World reknowned motivational speaker
Bro. Dr. Alain Leroy Locke-First African American Rhodes Scholar, educator, writer, activist, community leader and philosopher.
Bro. Samuel Robinson-Exec. Director of the Lincoln Foundation
Bro. Louis Westefield-First black head of the University of Mississippi School of Law
Bro. Parlett Moore-Reknowned physician and founder of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Beta Club Youth Auxillary
Bro. Dr. Ivorite Scruggs-Reknowned physician who served as the director of the Erie County Cancer Society, founded the Michigan Ave YMCA in 1923 , the first black to serve on the Board of Directors of a Metropolitan YMCA in the US and founded the Buffalo Urban League in 1927



Politicans and Civic Leaders

Bro. Huey Newton-World reknowned civil rights activist and co-founder of the Black Panther party
Bro. A. Phillip Randolph-Wolrd reknowned civil rights leader who is responsible for the March on Washington in 1963 and also a union representative who fought for the rights of unions and workers
Bro. Hosa Hill-Civil rights activist
Bro. Benjamin Chavis (now regarded as Chavis Mohammed) former exec. director of the NAACP and organizer of the Million Man March
Bro. Booker T. Alexander-Past sovereign grand ommander of 32 and 33 degree Masons of the Northern Jurisdiction (P.H.A.), and past grandmaster of Prince Hall Masons for the state of Michigan
Bro. Dr. Nnamdia Azikiwe-First President of Nigeria, scholar, poet and journalist
Bro. John Lewis-US Congressman (GA), and a felt presence during the Civil Rights Movement
Bro. Nelson Mandela-Imprisoned for 27 years for standing up against a government that supported aparthied, he was released in 1993 to become the President of South Africa
Bro. Kwame Nkruman-The first Prime Minister and President of Ghana
Bro. William R. Tolbert, Jr.-President of Liberia
Bro. Edolphus Towns-US Congressman of the 10th congressional district in New York
Bro. Larry Blanding-State Senator of South Carolina, democrat
Bro. Harold Washington-The first African-American to be elected mayor of Chicago, Il, he also served in the House of Representatives



Sports

Bro. Emmit Smith-Running Back for the Dallas Cowboys, played in the Pro Bowl 7 times and won 4 Super Bowl Championships
Bro. Jerry Rice-Wide Receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, first player in NFL history to top 1,00 receptions, 16,00 career receiving yards and 108 receptions
Bro. Ben Coates-Tight End for the New England Patriots, considered one of the best tight ends in the NFL
Bro. Willie Williams-Defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks
Bro. Willie Davis-Wide Receiver for the Tennessee Titans
Bro. Victor Green-Defensive Back for the New York Jets
Bro. Charlie Batch-Quarterback for the Detroit Lions
Bro. Robert Edwards-Running Back for the New England Patriots
Bro. Willie Davis-Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman for the Green Bay Packers
Bro. Karl Malone-Foward for the Utah jazz, named one the NBA's "50 Greatest Players", gold medalist at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona and 1997 NBA MVP
Bro. Olden Polynice-Center for the Seattle Supersonics
Bro. Scottie Pippen-Forward of the World Champion Chicageo Bull 1991-1993 & 1996-1998, currently playing for the Portland Trailblazers, gold medalist 1992 & 1996 Olympic games and one of the NBA's "50 Greatest Players"
Bro. Vern Fleming-NBA Pro Basketball Player, retired from the Indiana Pacers
Bro. Greg Graham-NBA Player for the Denver Nuggets
Bro. Lawrence Moten -NBA Player for the Vancouver Grizzlies
Bro. Chucky Brown-NBA Basketball Player for the Charlotte Hornets, but was apart of the 1994 and 1995 world champion Houston Rockets
Bro. Willis Reed-Hall of Fame NBA Basketball Player who played for the New York Knicks, named MVP of the 1970 and world champion 1973 seasons and one of the NBA's "50 Greatest Players
Bro. Lou Brock-Hall of Fame outfielder of the St. Louis Cardinals, considered the greatest base stealer of his era
Bro. Al Joyner-Olympic gold medalist, former world champion in the triple jump and former UCLA track & field coach
Bro. Emmitt King-Fromer American record holder in the high jump and Olympic relay sprinter
Bro. Charles Austin-Olympic gold medalist, high jump
Bro. Ato Bolden-1996 Olympic silver medalist in the 100m
Bro. Ray Doakes-1995 NCAA high jump champion
Bro. Dominique Arnold-Olympic gold medalist, 110m hurdles
Bro. Johnny Grey-Olympic gold medalist, 800m
Bro. Arthur Agee-Basketball player and star of the critically acclaimed, "Hoop Dreams"

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