Phi Beta Sigma Flashcards

Phi Beta Sigma is a men's fraternity, founded on January 9, 1914, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It is known for its commitment to brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

The first fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, was founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary. Its mission is to uphold the ideals of scholarship and intellectual pursuit.

The crescent, a symbol of fertility and productivity, represents Phi Beta Sigma's desire for growth and progress in all aspects of life.

The Crescent Pledge is a solemn vow taken by members of Phi Beta Sigma, committing them to uphold the fraternity's values of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

Collegiate chapters are for undergraduate students, alumni chapters are for graduates, distinguished service chapters are for community service, Alain Leroy Locke chapters are for historically Black colleges and universities, and omega chapters are for deceased members.

The Crescent Magazine is the official publication of Phi Beta Sigma, providing updates on the fraternity's activities and highlighting the accomplishments of its members.

The official colors of Phi Beta Sigma are royale blue and pure white, symbolizing the fraternity's commitment to excellence, integrity, and purity.

The official flower of Phi Beta Sigma is the white carnation, representing purity, innocence, and love, reflecting the fraternity's values.

The motto of Phi Beta Sigma is "Culture for service and service to humanity," encapsulating the fraternity's mission to promote intellectual development and community involvement.

Phi Beta Sigma was founded on the principles of brotherhood, scholarship, and service, emphasizing the importance of unity, intellectual development, and community contribution.

The founders of Phi Beta Sigma are Abram Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown, visionaries who established the fraternity's legacy of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

The international programs of Phi Beta Sigma include Bigger Better Business, a business development program, social action initiatives addressing community needs, and educational programs promoting academic excellence.

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) comprises nine historically Black Greek-letter organizations: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Iota Phi Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho.

The 12-Inch Rule is a set of principles guiding Phi Beta Sigma members to embody the fraternity's values, including time management, duty fulfillment, perseverance, and the worth of character and simplicity.

Phi Beta Sigma observes Founders Day on January 9th, commemorating the fraternity's founding, and Carver Day on January 5th, honoring George Washington Carver, a prominent scientist and advocate for agricultural innovation in the African American community.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, founded on January 16, 1920, is a historically Black sorority dedicated to service, scholarship, and sisterhood. Its founders, Arizona Leedonia Cleaver Stemmons, Myrtle Tyler Faithful, Viola Tyler Goings, Pearl Anna Neal, and Fannie Petty Watts, were visionaries committed to empowering Black women.

The elected officers of a Phi Beta Sigma chapter include the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, who work together to manage the chapter's operations and activities.