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.

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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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From its inception, the Founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma as a mechanism to deliver services to the general community. Rather than gaining skills to be utilized exclusively for themselves and their immediate families, they held a deep conviction that they should return their newly acquired skills to the communities from which they had come. This deep conviction was mirrored in the Fraternity’s motto, “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity”.

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Today, Phi Beta Sigma has blossomed into an international organization of leaders. No longer a single entity, members of the Fraternity have been instrumental in the establishment of the Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation, the Phi Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union and The Sigma Beta Club Foundation. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi Beta Sigma, is the sister organization of the Fraternity.

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Pi Psi Sigma Alumni Chapter, established on November 14, 2015, has undergone substantial growth in its membership. Initially formed by a group of 42 members who were initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity through the Delta Tau Undergrad Chapter at S.I.U Carbondale, the chapter has now expanded to include 109 members. This significant increase in membership is a testament to the unwavering dedication and attractiveness of Pi Psi Sigma's vision, which centers around community service, social awareness, and the fostering of strong brotherhood bonds.

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VISION STATEMENT

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Pi Psi Sigma will develop and foster, in an extraordinary manner, strong relationships in the Chicagoland Area by establishing partnerships with businesses to provide wellness, welfare, and educational programs to those in need by 2026. 

We the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, Pi Psi Sigma Chapter, endeavor to be parallel and perpendicular to the principles of our great Fraternity. To that end;

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We strive to do good towards all mankind, especially those who belong to the brotherhood of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated.  Special emphasis given to empowering our community by increasing voter's registration and turnout through our Social Action initiatives.  

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With a steadfast determination to improve not only our own skill set, knowledge, and well-being but also that of our brothers and fellowman, concentrate our efforts on our youth. Specifically, targeting at-risk youth through our Sigma Beta Club.  Also, increasing the attendance in institutions of higher education for the African American youth in our communities through our education initiatives.  

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It is our utmost ambition to be stewards in our communities with an urgency to bring joy, well-being, happiness and a sense of pride to all that we encounter.  Our Bigger and Better Business Initiative shall strive to promote African American businesses and develop entrepreneurs in our communities.  

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“Our cause speeds on its way”

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