HISTORY
The idea behind a fourth Black fraternity came during the fall of 1913. Three outstanding young men,
with the idea of creating yet another fraternity on the campus of Howard University, forged plans to
bring Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity to reality. While still in his native Tennessee, the Most Honorable 
A.
Langston Taylor first came up with the idea of creating a different kind of fraternity. One that was
inclusive, rather than exclusive; one that didn't discriminate based on complexion of skin or texture of
hair; and a fraternity that lived up to the motto "Culture for service and service for humanity".
After confiding in his friend and former roommate, the Most Honorable Leonard F. Morse
.While the three sped on their way towards
founding a fraternity, nine other brothers from the Howard campus were selected for membership.
Finally on the night of January 9, 1914 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was no longer just a dream, it was
officially a national fraternity. The next set of business for the charter members was to get recognition
on campus for the new fraternity, a task that took until April when the Board of Deans officially
granted them recognition. Soon after publishing the announcement for the newest fraternity's
recognition, Sigma was overwhelmed with requests from Howard University men to pledge. Despite
the flood of applicants, only 14 outstanding men were accepted into the realm of Sigma.
The men of Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma quickly established themselves as leaders on campus,
Bro. A.M. Walker became assistant editor of the Howard Journal , while the Most Honorable Bro.
A. Langston Taylor earned the position of Circulation Manager. Meanwhile during the summer of
1914 the Honorable I.L. Scruggs located a fraternity house for the men of Alpha Chapter to reside
in. Further testament to the rise of Sigma came in the winter of 1915, when the general board
received a proposal fromKappa Alpha Psi Fraternityfor the two organizations to merge, after
consideration the proposal was denied.
Since 1914 Phi Beta Sigma has produced great men and great leaders; as the men who are
responsible for taking this fraternity into the next century we dedicate ourselves to upholding the level
of excellence and leadership that has been passed on to us...
CONTINUE ON....
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