Day 24: Political Leaders

Past: Honorable Bro. Demetrius C. Newton

The Hon. Bro. Newton was born on March 15, 1928, in Fairfield, Alabama. Following high school, he traveled to Wilberforce University to obtain his Bachelor of Arts. During his undergrad, at the age of 17, Newton became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

The Hon. Bro. Newton was born on March 15, 1928, in Fairfield, Alabama. Following high school, he traveled to Wilberforce University to obtain his Bachelor of Arts. During his undergrad, at the age of 17, Newton became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Present: Bro. Adriano Espaillat

Brother Representative Adriano Espaillat is a Dominican Born politician who has been serving the state of New York since the late 90s. Bro. Rep. Espaillat was a member of the New York State Assembly 72nd district from 1997-2010.

Brother Representative Adriano Espaillat is a Dominican Born politician who has been serving the state of New York since the late 90s. Bro. Rep. Espaillat was a member of the New York State Assembly 72nd district from 1997-2010.

Day 23: Scholars & Scientists

Past: Bro. George Washington Carver

To understand the magnitude of the excellence and accomplishments that Brother George Washington Carver achieved, you must first understand the cruelty of the American system into which he was born. Bro. Carver was born a slave in 1864 in Diamond, Missouri. When Bro. Carver was an infant, he, his mother, and his sister were kidnapped from the Carver farm by one of the bands of slave raiders that roamed Missouri during the Civil War era. [READ MORE]

To understand the magnitude of the excellence and accomplishments that Brother George Washington Carver achieved, you must first understand the cruelty of the American system into which he was born. Bro. Carver was born a slave in 1864 in Diamond, Missouri. When Bro. Carver was an infant, he, his mother, and his sister were kidnapped from the Carver farm by one of the bands of slave raiders that roamed Missouri during the Civil War era. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Kareem Nunnally-Rivera

Brother Kareem Nunnally-Rivera is an associate scientist at SQZ Biotechnologies developing cell therapies for patients with cancer and other serious conditions. Previous thereto, Bro. Nunally-Rivera worked as an associate scientist in assay engineering at Cannon Life Sciences. [READ MORE]

Brother Kareem Nunnally-Rivera is an associate scientist at SQZ Biotechnologies developing cell therapies for patients with cancer and other serious conditions. Previous thereto, Bro. Nunally-Rivera worked as an associate scientist in assay engineering at Cannon Life Sciences. [READ MORE]

Day 22: Accounting and Compliance

Present: Bro. Jason J. Hinton, Esq.

Bro. Jason J. Hinton, Esq., is an accomplished businessman with executive-level experience building and managing start-up and established organizations. Bro. Hinton combines an operational and legal background that has enabled him to build regulatory compliance regimes within federal elections, federal procurement, national security, securities, and insurance. [READ MORE]

Bro. Jason J. Hinton, Esq., is an accomplished businessman with executive-level experience building and managing start-up and established organizations. Bro. Hinton combines an operational and legal background that has enabled him to build regulatory compliance regimes within federal elections, federal procurement, national security, securities, and insurance. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Ronald Tull, CPA

Brother Ronald Tull is a co-founder of Schofer Dillberg & Company, Inc. located in Natick, MA, and has almost 20 years of tax compliance and consulting experience. Originally from Elmont, NY, Bro. Tull focuses his practice on privately owned businesses, professional service organizations, and high-net-worth individuals and families. [READ MORE]

Brother Ronald Tull is a co-founder of Schofer Dillberg & Company, Inc. located in Natick, MA, and has almost 20 years of tax compliance and consulting experience. Originally from Elmont, NY, Bro. Tull focuses his practice on privately owned businesses, professional service organizations, and high-net-worth individuals and families. [READ MORE]

Special Report: The Golden Rule of Wealth Development

Day 21: Educators on a Mission

Past: Honorable Bro. Dr. Parlett L. Moore

While serving as the National Director of Education, Hon. Bro. Dr. Moore was concerned about the changing needs of African American communities and recognized the important role that Sigma men could play in the lives of the community’s youth. [READ MORE]

While serving as the National Director of Education, Hon. Bro. Dr. Moore was concerned about the changing needs of African American communities and recognized the important role that Sigma men could play in the lives of the community’s youth. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Akil Mondesir M.Ed.

Bro. Akil Mondesir is a co-creator of the Tenacity Challenge in Massachusetts. The Tenacity Challenge brings together urban and suburban Latino and African-American students in an extended process of academic preparation that culminates in a team-based day-long scholarship competition, and in doing so, increases academic capacity and promotes a culture of achievement in participating students from both urban and suburban schools. [READ MORE]

Bro. Akil Mondesir is a co-creator of the Tenacity Challenge in Massachusetts. The Tenacity Challenge brings together urban and suburban Latino and African-American students in an extended process of academic preparation that culminates in a team-based day-long scholarship competition, and in doing so, increases academic capacity and promotes a culture of achievement in participating students from both urban and suburban schools. [READ MORE]

Future: Bro. Jevon Smith

Brother Jevon Smith is a recent graduate of American International College. In May 2020, he was graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Psychology & Sociology. As of right now, Bro. Smith is pursuing opportunities to work in youth resources and education. [READ MORE]

Brother Jevon Smith is a recent graduate of American International College. In May 2020, he was graduated with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Psychology & Sociology. As of right now, Bro. Smith is pursuing opportunities to work in youth resources and education. [READ MORE]

Day 20: Entrepreneurs For Culture

Present: Bro. Aaron Wright

Brother Aaron Wright is the Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Group, LLC, through which he provides big data and strategic communication services. Mr. Wright’s services have been sought across multiple sectors of the economy including banking & finance, national security, international development, entertainment, and hospitality. [READ MORE]

Brother Aaron Wright is the Chief Executive Officer of the Solomon Group, LLC, through which he provides big data and strategic communication services. Mr. Wright’s services have been sought across multiple sectors of the economy including banking & finance, national security, international development, entertainment, and hospitality. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Devon Henry

Bro. Devon Henry is a successful entrepreneur, managing a portfolio of companies in construction and logistics. With over 20 years leading, building and financing organizations, he has built numerous businesses both organically and through M&A. [READ MORE]

Bro. Devon Henry is a successful entrepreneur, managing a portfolio of companies in construction and logistics. With over 20 years leading, building and financing organizations, he has built numerous businesses both organically and through M&A. [READ MORE]

Day 19: Freedom Fighter Friday

Past: Bro. President Kwame Nkrumah

Brother President Kwame Nkrumah was born in 1909 on the Gold Coast of West Africa, and was raised by his mother. Most of his family was illiterate and they lived a typical village life for that time. Bro. Pres. Nkrumah’s mother sent him to Catholic-run elementary and secondary education schools, and it was here where he developed his academic skills and was exposed to the ideas of the likes of W.E.B DuBois and Marcus Garvey. [READ MORE]

Brother President Kwame Nkrumah was born in 1909 on the Gold Coast of West Africa, and was raised by his mother. Most of his family was illiterate and they lived a typical village life for that time. Bro. Pres. Nkrumah’s mother sent him to Catholic-run elementary and secondary education schools, and it was here where he developed his academic skills and was exposed to the ideas of the likes of W.E.B DuBois and Marcus Garvey. [READ MORE]

Day 18: Philanthropy & Mission

Present: Bro. Kwame Millar

Brother Kwame Millar is an operations executive with over seventeen years of operations experience. Bro. Millar has made a career of partnering with organizations looking to maximize operational efficiency, establish collaborative work environments and build long-lasting infrastructure. [READ MORE]

Brother Kwame Millar is an operations executive with over seventeen years of operations experience. Bro. Millar has made a career of partnering with organizations looking to maximize operational efficiency, establish collaborative work environments and build long-lasting infrastructure. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Eric Walker

Bro. Eric D. Walker is a social service provider serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In support of minors who have suffered trauma, Bro. Walker provides therapeutic mentoring to help minors achieve stability, social skills, communications skills, and coping strategies. [READ MORE]

Bro. Eric D. Walker is a social service provider serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In support of minors who have suffered trauma, Bro. Walker provides therapeutic mentoring to help minors achieve stability, social skills, communications skills, and coping strategies. [READ MORE]

Day 17: Musical Arts

Present: Bro. Reverend Luther M. Fuller

Brother Reverend Luther M. Fuller graduated from the New England Conservatory (NEC) in 1932. He specialized in musicology. He was the first African American to earn a bachelor’s degree from the NEC as was a winner of the NEC Endicott Award for Composition with piano accompaniment. [READ MORE]

Brother Reverend Luther M. Fuller graduated from the New England Conservatory (NEC) in 1932. He specialized in musicology. He was the first African American to earn a bachelor’s degree from the NEC as was a winner of the NEC Endicott Award for Composition with piano accompaniment. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Mark “Sing” Robertson

Hailing from Philly, singer, songwriter, and performing artist, SING, has written songs for recording artists across the globe including hometown heroes Boyz II Men (“As Long As I’m With You”, 2013) and K-Pop singing group Oh My Girl (“Tic Toc”, 2019). SING’s roots are firmly secured in Rhythm & Blues, but his musical genius has led him to pioneer a new style of music which he coins Alternative R&B . [READ MORE]

Hailing from Philly, singer, songwriter, and performing artist, SING, has written songs for recording artists across the globe including hometown heroes Boyz II Men (“As Long As I’m With You”, 2013) and K-Pop singing group Oh My Girl (“Tic Toc”, 2019). SING’s roots are firmly secured in Rhythm & Blues, but his musical genius has led him to pioneer a new style of music which he coins Alternative R&B. [READ MORE]

Day 16: History-Making Engineers

Past: Bro. Rear Admiral Osie V. Combs

Brother Rear Admiral Osie V. Combs is one of less than 50 African Americans that have risen to become a Flag Officer in the United States Navy. Bro. Adm. Combs was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1995. He served as the Deputy Commander for Submarines, SEA 92, Naval Sea Systems Command. [READ MORE]

Brother Rear Admiral Osie V. Combs is one of less than 50 African Americans that have risen to become a Flag Officer in the United States Navy. Bro. Adm. Combs was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1995. He served as the Deputy Commander for Submarines, SEA 92, Naval Sea Systems Command. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Kenneth B. Canty, P.E.

Bro. Canty is a civil engineer and entrepreneur. He was initiated in Phi Beta Sigma in 1995. After graduating from U. Mass Amherst in 1997, Bro. Canty bravely took on the challenge of complex engineering projects. Bro. Canty first experience was working on Boston’s Big Dig. [READ MORE]

Bro. Canty is a civil engineer and entrepreneur. He was initiated in Phi Beta Sigma in 1995. After graduating from U. Mass Amherst in 1997, Bro. Canty bravely took on the challenge of complex engineering projects. Bro. Canty first experience was working on Boston’s Big Dig. [READ MORE]

Future: Bro. Ethan Howe

Brother Ethan Howe is a second-year student at Northeastern University, studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. In Fall 2020, Bro. Howe was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Beta Alpha Chapter. He currently serves as the chapter Treasurer. [READ MORE]

Brother Ethan Howe is a second-year student at Northeastern University, studying Electrical and Computer Engineering. In Fall 2020, Bro. Howe was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Beta Alpha Chapter. He currently serves as the chapter Treasurer. [READ MORE]

Day 15: Finance for the Culture

Past: Bro. Reginald Browne

Brother Reginald Browne, known as both the “Godfather of ETFs” and the “Dean of ETFs”, has been at the forefront in revolutionizing the way Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are traded in the financial markets. An industry veteran, Bro. Browne has spent almost two decades developing and trading ETFs. He is credited in helping to bring to market approximately 25% of the ETFs listed in the United States (according to Wharton Business Daily ). [READ MORE]

Brother Reginald Browne, known as both the “Godfather of ETFs” and the “Dean of ETFs”, has been at the forefront in revolutionizing the way Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are traded in the financial markets. An industry veteran, Bro. Browne has spent almost two decades developing and trading ETFs. He is credited in helping to bring to market approximately 25% of the ETFs listed in the United States (according to Wharton Business Daily). [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Henry Noel Jr.

Henry Noel, Jr., is a Passionate Champion of rigorous investment analysis coupled with purposeful attention to measurable, social, and environmental impact. Brother Noel has over 20 years of experience evaluating investment opportunities, raising capital, and financing business growth. [READ MORE]

Henry Noel, Jr., is a Passionate Champion of rigorous investment analysis coupled with purposeful attention to measurable, social, and environmental impact. Brother Noel has over 20 years of experience evaluating investment opportunities, raising capital, and financing business growth. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Osei Millar

Brother Osei Millar spent the better part of the last 15 years in the financial services industry. Bro. Osei Millar’s roots in the industry began as a Foreign Exchange and Commodities Specialist at Bloomberg LP. Bro. Osei Millar segued from this role to consult with a financial research firm developing fundamental analysis and technical analysis tools designed to support trade desk investment decisions and corporate advisory services. [READ MORE]

Brother Osei Millar spent the better part of the last 15 years in the financial services industry. Bro. Osei Millar’s roots in the industry began as a Foreign Exchange and Commodities Specialist at Bloomberg LP. Bro. Osei Millar segued from this role to consult with a financial research firm developing fundamental analysis and technical analysis tools designed to support trade desk investment decisions and corporate advisory services. [READ MORE]

Special Report: Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Day 14: ZPBS Constitutionally Bound

Past: Bro. Ivorite L. Scruggs and Sis. Ruth Tappe-Scruggs

Analysis and Commentary on the Progressive and Unique Nature of ZPBS

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Day 13: Protectors & Mentors

Present: Bro. Trent Headly

Senior Police Officer, Bro. Brathwaite, served the Herndon Police Department (Virginia) for 25 years. Bro. Brathwaite joined the department after working for the city of Boston as a civil engineer. Bro. Brathwaite received the Distinguished Service Award in 2015 for 21 years of dedicated service to the community of Herndon and to his fellow police officers. [READ MORE]

Senior Police Officer, Bro. Brathwaite, served the Herndon Police Department (Virginia) for 25 years. Bro. Brathwaite joined the department after working for the city of Boston as a civil engineer. Bro. Brathwaite received the Distinguished Service Award in 2015 for 21 years of dedicated service to the community of Herndon and to his fellow police officers. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Warren Brathwaite

Senior Police Officer, Bro. Brathwaite, served the Herndon Police Department (Virginia) for 25 years. Bro. Brathwaite joined the department after working for the city of Boston as a civil engineer. [READ MORE]

Senior Police Officer, Bro. Brathwaite, served the Herndon Police Department (Virginia) for 25 years. Bro. Brathwaite joined the department after working for the city of Boston as a civil engineer. [READ MORE]

Future: Bro. Angel Baez

Brother Angel Baez is a senior at American International College, located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bro. Baez is pursuing a degree in criminal justice, and is a candidate for graduation in May 2021. In Spring 2020, he was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma via Gamma Alpha Xi Chapter. [READ MORE}

Brother Angel Baez is a senior at American International College, located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Bro. Baez is pursuing a degree in criminal justice, and is a candidate for graduation in May 2021. In Spring 2020, he was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma via Gamma Alpha Xi Chapter. [READ MORE}

Day 12: Freedom Fighter Friday

Past: Bro. Chief Benjamin N. Azikiwe

Brother Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, PC, Ph.D., (November 16. 1904 – May 11. 1996) was a prominent Nigerian Statesman and Nationalist who is held in high esteem. Bro. Chief Azikiwe pursued his education at a number of institutions of higher learning including Storer College, Lincoln University, Howard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University. [READ MORE]

Brother Chief Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe, PC, Ph.D., (November 16. 1904 – May 11. 1996) was a prominent Nigerian Statesman and Nationalist who is held in high esteem. Bro. Chief Azikiwe pursued his education at a number of institutions of higher learning including Storer College, Lincoln University, Howard University, University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University. [READ MORE]

Past: Bro. Dr. Huey P. Newton Ph. D.

While Brother Dr. Huey Newton, Ph. D. was a student at Merritt College in Oakland, he became involved in politics in the Bay Area. He joined the Afro-American Association, became a prominent member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Beta Tau Chapter, and played a role in getting the first African-American history course adopted as part of the college's curriculum. It was during his time at Merritt College that Bro. Dr. Newton, Ph. D. and Bobby Seale organized the Black Panther Party for Self Defense in October 1966. [READ MORE]

While Brother Dr. Huey Newton, Ph. D. was a student at Merritt College in Oakland, he became involved in politics in the Bay Area. He joined the Afro-American Association, became a prominent member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Beta Tau Chapter, and played a role in getting the first African-American history course adopted as part of the college's curriculum. It was during his time at Merritt College that Bro. Dr. Newton, Ph. D. and Bobby Seale organized the Black Panther Party for Self Defense in October 1966. [READ MORE]

Day 11: Higher Education

Past: Honorable Founder Leonard F. Morse

Massachusetts’ native, the Honorable Founder Reverend Leonard F. Morse was the son of a distinguished New England family, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morse of Boston, Massachusetts. [READ MORE]

Massachusetts’ native, the Honorable Founder Reverend Leonard F. Morse was the son of a distinguished New England family, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Morse of Boston, Massachusetts. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Robert A. Sanders

Dr. Robert A. Sanders, LP.D., J.D., LLM, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the National Security Department, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven. He is a retired Captain and multiple time Commanding Officer (CO) with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps). [READ MORE]

Dr. Robert A. Sanders, LP.D., J.D., LLM, is an Associate Professor and Chair of the National Security Department, Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven. He is a retired Captain and multiple time Commanding Officer (CO) with the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps (JAG Corps). [READ MORE]

Future: Bro. Montez Paschall

Brother Montez Paschall serves as the Associate Director of the Africana Center at Tufts University. [READ MORE]

Brother Montez Paschall serves as the Associate Director of the Africana Center at Tufts University. [READ MORE]

Future: Bro. Dr. Jasmeial “Jazz” Jackson

Dr. Jasmeial “Jazz” Jackson was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. in the Omicron Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Suffolk County Spring 2020. He started his career as the Dean of Business and Technology at Beckfield College.[READ MORE]

Dr. Jasmeial “Jazz” Jackson was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. in the Omicron Chi Sigma Alumni Chapter of Suffolk County Spring 2020. He started his career as the Dean of Business and Technology at Beckfield College.[READ MORE]

Day 10: Pioneer Judges

Past: Bro. Judge Darrell Outlaw

Bro. Judge Darrell Outlaw was an attorney of consequence for the State of Massachusetts. In 1961 he was appointed to the Probation Staff of the Suffolk Superior Court and created a drug and alcohol dependent probation program, the first of its kind. In 1980, he was appointed Chairman of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and in 1981 an Associate Justice of the Dorchester District Court. [READ MORE]

Bro. Judge Darrell Outlaw was an attorney of consequence for the State of Massachusetts. In 1961 he was appointed to the Probation Staff of the Suffolk Superior Court and created a drug and alcohol dependent probation program, the first of its kind. In 1980, he was appointed Chairman of the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and in 1981 an Associate Justice of the Dorchester District Court. [READ MORE]

Past: Bro. Justice Stevens

In January 1974, New York Governor Malcolm Wilson appointed Bro. Justice Stevens to the New York Court of Appeals—NY’s highest state court—to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Charles Breitel as Chief Judge. Bro. Justice Stevens was the first African American to hold a seat on the Court of Appeals of New York. This appointment to New York’s highest court gave Bro. Justice Stevens the highest rank of any African American in any state judicial system. [READ MORE]

In January 1974, New York Governor Malcolm Wilson appointed Bro. Justice Stevens to the New York Court of Appeals—NY’s highest state court—to fill the vacancy caused by the election of Charles Breitel as Chief Judge. Bro. Justice Stevens was the first African American to hold a seat on the Court of Appeals of New York. This appointment to New York’s highest court gave Bro. Justice Stevens the highest rank of any African American in any state judicial system. [READ MORE]

Day 9: Revolutionary Attorneys

Past: Bro. Fred G. Minnis

In 1935, Brother Fred G. Minnis was the National Director of Education for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the year when the Beta Alpha Chapter was chartered. He, along with national officer James Weldon Johnson, was key in the effort to form an undergraduate chapter in the city of Boston, MA. Today we give him thanks for a lifetime of service and achievement. [READ MORE]

In 1935, Brother Fred G. Minnis was the National Director of Education for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., the year when the Beta Alpha Chapter was chartered. He, along with national officer James Weldon Johnson, was key in the effort to form an undergraduate chapter in the city of Boston, MA. Today we give him thanks for a lifetime of service and achievement. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Cory J. Person

Following in the example of Brother Fred G. Minnis, Brother Cory J. Person is a pioneer in the Legal community of Tampa & St. Petersburg Florida. Brother Cory J. Person is currently the first Diversity and Inclusion Shareholder in the history of Hill Ward Henderson, a regional full-service law firm based in Tampa, Florida. He is the firm’s only African-American partner, and one of two African-American lawyers of his more than 100 lawyer firm. [READ MORE]

Following in the example of Brother Fred G. Minnis, Brother Cory J. Person is a pioneer in the Legal community of Tampa & St. Petersburg Florida. Brother Cory J. Person is currently the first Diversity and Inclusion Shareholder in the history of Hill Ward Henderson, a regional full-service law firm based in Tampa, Florida. He is the firm’s only African-American partner, and one of two African-American lawyers of his more than 100 lawyer firm. [READ MORE]

Day 8: Phamily Pharmacists

Past: Bro. Russel S. Gideon

Brother Russel S. Gideon was a pharmacist, a businessman, a pioneer in the development of senior housing, a soldier, and a community activist. From 1977 to 1985, Brother Gideon was recognized yearly by Ebony Magazine as one of the nation’s 100 most influential Black citizens. Brother Gideon was initiated into the Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma in 1935 as a charter member of Phi Beta Sigma’s first undergraduate chapter in New England. [READ MORE]

Brother Russel S. Gideon was a pharmacist, a businessman, a pioneer in the development of senior housing, a soldier, and a community activist. From 1977 to 1985, Brother Gideon was recognized yearly by Ebony Magazine as one of the nation’s 100 most influential Black citizens. Brother Gideon was initiated into the Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma in 1935 as a charter member of Phi Beta Sigma’s first undergraduate chapter in New England. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Dr. Chukwuma Obi, Pharm. D.

Bro. Dr. Chukwuma Obi, Pharm. D., attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in Boston, Massachusetts. In the fall of 2003, Bro. Dr. Obi, Pharm. D., was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. via Beta Alpha Chapter.  While in school he was a member of the pharmacy leadership organization, Phi Lambda Sigma and was also elected President of the American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacist. [READ MORE]

Bro. Dr. Chukwuma Obi, Pharm. D., attended Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in Boston, Massachusetts. In the fall of 2003, Bro. Dr. Obi, Pharm. D., was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. via Beta Alpha Chapter.  While in school he was a member of the pharmacy leadership organization, Phi Lambda Sigma and was also elected President of the American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacist. [READ MORE]

Day 7: Religion/Theology

Past: Bro. Reverend Dr. Williams Hester

Not unlike Phi Beta Sigma’s Honorable Founder A. Langston Taylor, Brother Reverend Dr. Williams Hunter Hester was a respected national Christian leader. Bro. Rev. Dr. Hester accepted the call to lead the historic Twelfth Baptist Church in July of 1924. [READ MORE]

Not unlike Phi Beta Sigma’s Honorable Founder A. Langston Taylor, Brother Reverend Dr. Williams Hunter Hester was a respected national Christian leader. Bro. Rev. Dr. Hester accepted the call to lead the historic Twelfth Baptist Church in July of 1924. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Kennel Etienne

Brother Kennel Etienne was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Beta Alpha Chapter in Fall 2007. He is a faithful Christian, devoted husband and father, and high school history teacher in the Boston Public Schools. Raised in a Haitian Christian household, he always had faith in peripheral view, until the sudden death of his sister and the murder of two friends led to a full pursuit of a relationship with Christ. [READ MORE]

Brother Kennel Etienne was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Beta Alpha Chapter in Fall 2007. He is a faithful Christian, devoted husband and father, and high school history teacher in the Boston Public Schools. Raised in a Haitian Christian household, he always had faith in peripheral view, until the sudden death of his sister and the murder of two friends led to a full pursuit of a relationship with Christ. [READ MORE]

Day 6: Protectors & Mentors

Past: Bro. Frederick McLean

Beta Alpha Chapter charter member, Bro. Detective McLean of the Special Service Squad, was the first African American to receive the Boston Police Department's Medal of Honor. On April 7, 1952, Detective McLean was on a day off when he heard that a robbery was being planned by two men he knew to be armed and dangerous. [READ MORE]

Beta Alpha Chapter charter member, Bro. Detective McLean of the Special Service Squad, was the first African American to receive the Boston Police Department's Medal of Honor. On April 7, 1952, Detective McLean was on a day off when he heard that a robbery was being planned by two men he knew to be armed and dangerous. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Ken Pires

Brother Ken Pires is a 26-year veteran police officer currently serving with the West Springfield Massachusetts Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Bro. Pires has been recognized for many law enforcement-related awards through the years, but he is most proud of his interactions with the youth of the communities he serves. [READ MORE]

Brother Ken Pires is a 26-year veteran police officer currently serving with the West Springfield Massachusetts Police Department and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office. Bro. Pires has been recognized for many law enforcement-related awards through the years, but he is most proud of his interactions with the youth of the communities he serves. [READ MORE]

Present: Bro. Chris Clark

Brother Detective Christopher Clark is a Detective with the New York Police Department (NYPD). He has served the citizens of New York through NYPD for nearly 17 years. Bro. Det. Clark currently serves in the Brooklyn North Violent Crime Squad (Major Cases Team 1). [READ MORE]

Brother Detective Christopher Clark is a Detective with the New York Police Department (NYPD). He has served the citizens of New York through NYPD for nearly 17 years. Bro. Det. Clark currently serves in the Brooklyn North Violent Crime Squad (Major Cases Team 1). [READ MORE]

Future: Luis Ortiz

Bro. Luis Ortiz is a spring 2019 initiate of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Alpha Chapter. He is currently serving as the President of the Beta Alpha Chapter and also serves as the Treasurer of the NPHC undergraduate chapter in Boston. He is a Third year Criminal Justice and Psychology double major at Northeastern University, pursuing a career in Law Enforcement. [READ MORE]

Bro. Luis Ortiz is a spring 2019 initiate of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Alpha Chapter. He is currently serving as the President of the Beta Alpha Chapter and also serves as the Treasurer of the NPHC undergraduate chapter in Boston. He is a Third year Criminal Justice and Psychology double major at Northeastern University, pursuing a career in Law Enforcement. [READ MORE]

Day 5: Freedom Fighter Friday

Past: Brother Representative John Lewis

The Brothers of Beta Alpha, Gamma Alpha Xi and Omicron Chi Sigma Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma are grateful for the life of sacrifice and service given to all Americans by Brother Representative John Lewis. His Distinguished Service to the country has been recognized by our Nation at the highest level of government. [READ MORE]

The Brothers of Beta Alpha, Gamma Alpha Xi and Omicron Chi Sigma Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma are grateful for the life of sacrifice and service given to all Americans by Brother Representative John Lewis. His Distinguished Service to the country has been recognized by our Nation at the highest level of government. [READ MORE]

Day 4: Pioneers of Black Theater

Past: Brothers Alain Leroy Locke and Thomas Montgomery Gregory

Many know that Bro. Locke was the first Black Rhodes Scholar. Brother Locke was a Harvard man, too, where he graduated with a degree in English and Philosophy. Spring 1915 he would be initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Alpha Chapter along with Bro. T. Montgomery Gregory... [READ MORE

Many know that Bro. Locke was the first Black Rhodes Scholar. Brother Locke was a Harvard man, too, where he graduated with a degree in English and Philosophy. Spring 1915 he would be initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., via Alpha Chapter along with Bro. T. Montgomery Gregory... [READ MORE

Present: Brother Jared Dixon

Bro. Jared Dixon is an established actor with acting credits for significant roles in national tours for The Color Purple, The Lion King, Hamilton and others. Bro. Dixon’s roles include... [READ MORE]

Bro. Jared Dixon is an established actor with acting credits for significant roles in national tours for The Color Purple, The Lion King, Hamilton and others. Bro. Dixon’s roles include... [READ MORE]

Day 3: Military Excellence

Past: Brother Brigadier General Frederick A. Henry (Ret.)

Brother Brigadier General Frederick A. Henry (Ret.) served in the US Army for thirty years. During his successful military career, he held numerous operational, technical and leadership positions such as... [READ MORE]

Brother Brigadier General Frederick A. Henry (Ret.) served in the US Army for thirty years. During his successful military career, he held numerous operational, technical and leadership positions such as... [READ MORE]

Past: Brother US Army Major David Smith (Ret)

US Army Major David Smith (Ret.) earned the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in 2020. MAJ Smith is originally from Bedford, Massachusetts, like Phi Beta Sigma’s Honorable Founder Leonard F. Morse. [READ MORE]

US Army Major David Smith (Ret.) earned the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in 2020. MAJ Smith is originally from Bedford, Massachusetts, like Phi Beta Sigma’s Honorable Founder Leonard F. Morse. [READ MORE]

Day 2: Phi Beta Sigma Lifts Every Voice in Boston

Past: Brother James Weldon Johnson

In 1935, Bro. James Weldon Johnson served as one of two Brothers from the National Headquarters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., to coordinate the chartering of New England’s first undergraduate chapter, Beta Alpha Chapter of Boston, MA. [READ MORE]

In 1935, Bro. James Weldon Johnson served as one of two Brothers from the National Headquarters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., to coordinate the chartering of New England’s first undergraduate chapter, Beta Alpha Chapter of Boston, MA. [READ MORE]

Past: Brother John Rosamond Johnson

On December 13, 1900, Bro. John Rosamund Johnson composed the music to accompany his brother’s lyrics to for “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Bro. Johnson was a Boston man, having received formal musical training at the New England Conservatory of Music. [READ MORE]

On December 13, 1900, Bro. John Rosamund Johnson composed the music to accompany his brother’s lyrics to for “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” Bro. Johnson was a Boston man, having received formal musical training at the New England Conservatory of Music. [READ MORE]

Day 1: Aerospace

Present: Brother Victor J. Glover, Jr

Bro. Victor J. Glover, Jr. was selected as an astronaut in 2013 while serving as a Legislative Fellow in the United States Senate.  He is currently serving as pilot on the Crew-1 SpaceX Crew Dragon, named Resilience, which launched November 15, 2020. Bro. Glover, Jr. will remain in space and serve as Flight Engineer on the International Space Station for Expedition 64.  [READ MORE]

Bro. Victor J. Glover, Jr. was selected as an astronaut in 2013 while serving as a Legislative Fellow in the United States Senate.  He is currently serving as pilot on the Crew-1 SpaceX Crew Dragon, named Resilience, which launched November 15, 2020. Bro. Glover, Jr. will remain in space and serve as Flight Engineer on the International Space Station for Expedition 64.  [READ MORE]

Future: Brother Devin Johnson

Bro. Devin Johnson is currently a junior at MIT studying Aerospace Engineering, with a concentration in Space Exploration and a minor in Physics. Aiming to eventually work at NASA and work on advancing the space frontier, Bro. Johnson works diligently in and out of the classroom to achieve his goals. [READ MORE]

Bro. Devin Johnson is currently a junior at MIT studying Aerospace Engineering, with a concentration in Space Exploration and a minor in Physics. Aiming to eventually work at NASA and work on advancing the space frontier, Bro. Johnson works diligently in and out of the classroom to achieve his goals. [READ MORE]