Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Theta Tau Sigma Chapter Phi Beta Sigma, Inc.
National Pan- Hellenic Council
Greek Letter Organizations History
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When and where was Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. founded, and what are its "Principles, Motto, Fraternity Flower, Symbol, and Colors" of the Fraternity? 

Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service, “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity,” The White Carnation, The White Dove, Royal Blue, and Pure White.

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When and Where was Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. founded? 

January 16th, 1920 on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC.

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What is the founding date and location of the Theta Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.?

August 15th, 1983, in Northern Virginia

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When and where was the Pan-Hellenic Council founded?

May 10th, 1930, at Howard University of Washington, DC.

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How long have Greek Letter organizations been around?

235+ Years

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What is the name of the  current International President, their International Headquarters address and phone number, the National Programs, the official magazine, and the Types of Chapters?

Honorable David A. Turner, 145 Kennedy St., NW, Washington, DC, 20011 (202)726-5434, Bigger and Better Business, Education, Social Action, The Crescent. Undergraduate, Alumni, Distinguished Service Chapter, and Omega.

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Known as the "Five Pearls", what are the names of the founders? 

Arizona Cleaver Stemmons, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, Pearl Ann Neal, and Fannie Pettie Watts.

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What are the names of the current Chapter President, Immediate Past President, 1st Vice President, and 2nd Vice President?

President Mr. Marcus L. Moss, Immediate Past President Mr. Michael Ferby, 1st Vice President Mr. Tarrence Hughes, Second Vice President Mr. Darren Hubbard.

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What does the Pan-Hellenic Council promote?

Unity, collaboration, and collective action.

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What is the name of the First Fraternity?

Phi Beta Kappa

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Name the founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.,  and 2 key details about their contributions to the fraternity.

The Honorable Deceased Abram Langston Taylor: First President and Coined the “Motto”: “Culture for Service and Service to Humanity.”

The Honorable Deceased Leonard Francis Morse: Defined the meaning of the fraternity’s name. Was a religious and academic leader

The Honorable Deceased Charles Ignatius Brown: Helped select charter members and was an educator

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Zeta Phi Beta is the only sorority ______________ _____ to Phi Beta Sigma.

constitutionally bond

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What are the names of the current Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Secretary, Director of Education, and Director of Social Action of the Theta Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.?

Treasurer Mr. Scott Mays, Financial Secretary Mr. Darius Weaver, Secretary Mr. Bruce Thompson, Director of Education Mr. David Johnson, Director of Social Action Mr. Charles Cotton.

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What does the National Pan-Hellenic Council represent?

NPHC represents unity and shared purpose among historically Black Greek organizations.

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When and where was Phi Beta Kappa founded?

December 5th, 1776, on the campus of The College of William and Mary.

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On what dates was Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., recognized (by the HU Board of Deans), first initiated, incorporated, and what is the name of the first initiate?

Recognized April 15, 1914, First initiation: May 4, 1914, Incorporated January 31, 1920, and First initiate: A.M. Walker.

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What are the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., "Principles?"

 Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love and Finer Womanhood.

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What community impact does the Theta Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. participate in?

Living Well Brother-to-Brother, Sigma Advocacy, and Social Action Partnerships

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What are the names of the last four of the "Divine Nine" Fraternities/Sororities, their founding dates, and locations?

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., January 9th, 1914, Howard University, Washington, DC

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., January 16, 1920, Howard University, Washington, DC

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., November 12th,1922, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Iota Phi Theta, Fraternity, Inc., September 19th, 1963, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD

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The word Fraternity comes from what Latin word, and what does it mean?

Fraternias which means brotherhood.

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What is Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Mission Statement?

The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the fraternity’s most valuable resource and strength.  They are the primary means by which Phi Beta Sigma’s objective will be achieved.  In order to accomplish the Fraternity’s objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody “Culture for Service and Service for Humanity” and promote brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

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What is the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., "Motto?"

A community-conscious, action-oriented organization. 

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Known as the "Seven Pioneers," what are the names of the "Charter Members" of the Theta Tau Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.?

Malcolm O. Ames, Ambrose W. Bailey, Charles Bowen, James E. Gibson, Carlton L. Jeter, Curtis O. Porter, and Ceasar A. Roy, III.

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What are the names of the first five of the "Divine Nine" Fraternities/Sororities, their founding dates, and locations?

Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., December 4th, 1906, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., January 15th, 1908, Howard University, Washington, DC

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., January 5th, 1911, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., November 17th, 1911, Howard University, Washington, DC

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., January 13th, 1913, Howard University, Washington, DC

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What do Greek Letter Organizations promote and what is their "motto?"

Greek Letter organizations promote character development, leadership, and scholarship. The motto is "Love of Learning is the guide of life."