For almost one hundred years, the members of Phi Beta Sigma have been characterized as men of distinction, professionalism, intelligence, and integrity. Our membership continues to be a driving force of political and social change in our communities and the world. Phi Beta Sigma is proud to recognize its most notable members who have distinguished themselves in their profession and contributed to the overall social welfare of our society.
Science/Education/Medicine Bro. George Washington Carver - Scientist & Educator Bro. James Weldon Johnson - Educator, Poet & Composer of the "Black National Anthem" Bro. Alan Leroy Locke - First African American Rhodes Scholar Bro. Les Brown - Internationally recognized speaker, author and CEO of Les Brown Unlimited, Inc. Bro. Louis Westerfield - First Black Head of The University of Mississippi School of Law Bro. Samuel Robinson - Executive Director of The Lincoln Foundation Bro. Dr. Parlett Moore - Physician in Baltimore, MD and founder of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Beta Club Youth Auxillary
Politics Bro. Nnamdi Azikiwe - Past President of Nigeria Bro. John Lewis - U.S. Congressman (D-Ga) Bro. Kwame Nkrumah - Former President of Ghana Bro. William Tolbert - Former President of Liberia Bro. Edolphus Towns - U.S. Congressman (D-NY) Bro. Larry Blanding - State Senator (D-SC) Bro. Harold Washington - First Black elected mayor of Chicago Bro. Bill Clinton- Former U.S. President
Civic Leaders Bro. Huey P. Newton - Co-founder of the Black Panther Party Bro. A. Phillip Randolph - Civil Rights Activist and Organizer of the March on Washington with Dr. Martin Luther King Bro. Chavis Mohammed - Past Executive Director of the NAACP & Organizer of the Million Man March Bro. Hosa Hill - Civil Rights Activist
Business Bro. Preston Edwards - Founder of Black Collegiate Magazine Bro. James T. Williams - Executive of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Bro. Ezunial Burks - Head Director of the Los Angeles Harbor Bro. Delxeno Wilson de Briano - American Communications Network, "Tag Team" Bro. Carter D. Womack - Executive of the Blockbuster Entertainment Group Bro. Alden J. McDonald - Pres. and CEO of Liberty bank and Trust Co. of New Orleans, LA Bro. B. Doyle Mitchell - President and CEO of Industrial Bank of Washington, D.C.
Entertainment Bro. Blair Underwood - Actor (LA Law, Just Cause, Set It Off, Posse, etc.) Bro. Morris Chestnut - Actor (Boyz In The Hood, Out All Night, Higher Learning, etc.) Bro. Clarence Muse - Actor Bro. Baba Olatunji - World Renowned Drummer Bro. Joe Sample - World Renowned Pianist Bros. Maurice and Vernon White - Earth, Wind, and Fire Bro. Everett Harp - Sax Player Bro. Carl Gordan - TV Actor in the show ROC Bro. Dr. Walter Turnbull - Director of the Harlem Boys Choir Bro. Dr. Bobby Jones - Gospel Singer Bro. Larry Blackman - Singer (Cameo) Bro. Malik Yoba - Actor (New York Undercover, Ride, Cool Running, etc.) Bro. Quincy Jones - Musician, Composer, Producer Bro. Louis Price - Singer/Actor (Former member of the The Temptations) Athletics Bro. Emmit Smith - Pro Football Bro. Willis Reed - Pro Basketball, Coach, General Manager Bro. Karl Malone - Pro Basketball Bro. James Washington - Pro Football Bro. Lewis Tillman - Pro Football Bro. L.C. Greenwood - Pro Football Bro. Nate Newton - Pro Football Bro. Willie Williams - Pro Football Bro. Erik Williams - Pro Football Bro. Tony Barton - World Class High Jumper Bro. Jerry Rice - Pro Football Bro. Renaldo Nehemiah - Olympic Champion Bro. Eric Curry - Pro Football Bro. George Thorton - Pro Football Bro. Lawrence Moten - Pro Basketball Bro. Vern Fleming - Pro Basketball Bro. Ben Coates - Pro Football Bro. Arthur Agee - Basketball "Hoop Dreams" Bro. Emmitt King - Former World Record Holder in the High Jump & Olympic Relay Bro. Ray Doakes - 1995 NCAA High Jump Champion (KAPPA UPSILON ALUMNI) Bro. Rob Howard - 2000 World Olympic Participant and NCAA Triple Jump Champion (KAPPA UPSILON ALUMNI) Bro. Willie Davis - Pro Football Bro. Greg Graham - Pro Basketball Bro. Terrance Shaw - Pro Football Bro. Ken Burrough - Pro Football Bro. Darrius Johnson - Pro Football Bro. Isaac Davis - Pro Football (KAPPA UPSILON ALUMNI) Bro. John Stephens - Pro Football Bro. Wilbur Young - Pro Football Bro. Olden Polynice - Pro Basketball Bro. Leonard Russell - Pro Football Bro. Myron Guyton - Pro Football Bro. Nate Miller - Pro Football Bro. Lou Brock - Pro Baseball Bro. Bob Gibson - Pro Baseball Bro. Hines Ward - Pro Football Bro. LaMark Carter - 2000 Olympic Team (Triple Jump)