Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Howard University on January 9, 1914, by three students: A. Langston Taylor, Charles I. Brown, and Leonard F. Morse. The fraternity also helped found its sister organization, Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. When they created the organization, they wanted to be a Greek letter fraternity that would embody the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
Motto: “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity”
Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White
Symbol: Dove
Throughout its 106-year history, Phi Beta Sigma has been composed of an elite group of men across various industries who continue to improve the global community.
In celebration of Founders’ Day, take a look at other notable members of the fraternity.
Other famous members: Les Brown, Reginald Hudlin, Bootsy Collins, Maxwell Frost, George Washington Carver
