Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was established at Howard University in 1914 and is part of the Divine Nine, a group of historically African American Greek organizations within the National Pan-Hellenic Council. This fraternity focuses on the values of brotherhood, scholarship and community service, and always aims to serve and give back to its community.

This fraternity was the first African American Greek organization to establish a chapter in Africa. It is also the first and only fraternity within the Divine Nine to have a constitution-bound sister organization in Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and was the first African American Greek letter organization to establish international principles, with a specific focus on service to the community.

Braxton Johnson is a senior fine and graphic arts major whose best memory with the fraternity was the Zeta Iota’s 50th anniversary homecoming tailgate. “My favorite thing about Phi Beta Sigma is how community-driven the organization is,” Johnson said. “We do everything we can to support and give back to the community, and the group also offers lifelong connections and personal growth.”

Braylon Parker, a sophomore biology major, loves being able to meet older members of the organization during his time with the fraternity. “I would most definitely recommend that others join,” Parker said. “It’s a family, not a replacement family, but a second family of brothers that will support you through thick and thin. Whether that be needing someone to talk to, looking for job opportunities or wanting to be a part of something bigger than just yourself, the brothers are always there.”

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. continued its rich and inspiring history with another year at Northwestern State University, its members always focused on serving their community while being there for their brothers and representing the Divine Nine at NSU.