History about the Founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The Founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
The Founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as "a part of" the general community rather than "apart from" the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged by his own merits, rather than his family background or affluence...without regard to race, nationality, skin tone or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as part of an even greater brotherhood which would be devoted to the "inclusive we" rather than the "exclusive we".

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I lived down the street from Mr. Morse's son, Lt. Col Morse. Attended the same church. Great man. Was honored to attend his funeral. Great man.

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Good to know about the history of this noble frat... Men of Phi Beta Sigma👊

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“The Inclusive We”- GOMAB!

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"Culture for service, service for humanity." Our reason for existence. The PEOPLES fraternity. 🕊💙

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So proud to be part of this wondrous band. 💙🤍🤘🏾