Crescent On The Yard: Winter 2020 Edition

WINTER 2020

SIGMA & ZETA

STRONGER TOGETHER FOR 100 YEARS

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GREETINGS Messages from the International President and International 2nd Vice President

NEW JERSEY COLLEGIATE SIGMAS GATHER New Jersey collegians gather to map out 2020 plan and engagement

FRATERNITY LIFE AFTER COLLEGE Bro. Joshua A. Busby advances the cause of increasing the transfer rate of collegians to alumni chapters

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STRONGER TOGETHER Collegiate chapters of Sigma and Zeta render successful joint programs on campuses throughout the regions

Four talented collegiate Sigmas representing the best on the campus basketball courts

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

EDITORIAL OFFICE

Steve E. Ballard

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 145 Kennedy Street, NW Washington, DC 20011-5294 (202) 726-5434 www.phibetasigma1914.org

thecrescent@phibetasigma1914.org

EDITORIAL STAFF Dr. Kent Poindexter

LAYOUT & DESIGN Steve E. Ballard

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A BOND LIKE NO OTHER In 1920, one of the most significant occurrences in American society was the passing of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, giving women the right to vote. This represented a political victory for all women and provided encouragement that equality for all people in America was indeed moving toward becoming a reality. It is probably no coincidence that Phi Beta Sigma’s sister organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, was born during the “Year of the Woman.”

For 100 years Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta have represented the true meaning of service for humanity, first by establishing themselves as the only constitutionally bound brother-sister Black Greek-lettered organization. As a result of the ingenuity of our Founders, we have shown the world by example that we’re stronger together.

In this issue, we recognize collegiate chapters of Zeta and Sigma who’re advancing our belief in “stronger together” by jointly rendering quality community service on college campuses throughout our seven regions.

We are also shining the spotlight on Sigma collegians who are successfully representing their respective colleges and universities on the basketball court. These talented young brothers are doing triple duty by pursuing their academic interests, excelling on the courts and repping the Sigma Brand.

Thank you for your continued support of the Crescent on The Yard! This publication represents and is designed for YOU, our collegiate brothers.

Brotherhood First!

Throughout their Centennial year 2020, the Brotherhood of Conscious Men will highlight, honor and applaud the Finer Women of Zeta Phi Beta. Since the beginning, Sigma and Zeta has worked together to improve and enhance the lives and conditions of communities around the nation and across the globe.

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HONORABLE BRO. MICHEAL E. CRISTAL, International President

GREETINGS FELLOW COLLEGIATE BROTHERS! As we look toward the future of our “Wondrous Band”, The ICAC Team has worked diligently to discover new ways to make more accessible the resources available to collegians and create tools that cater to the needs of today and the future.

As you all know, the Regional Conference season is right around the corner. These conferences offer opportunities for working together as brothers of Phi Beta Sigma that we may not have during the rest of the year.

They provide chances to network with other collegiate and alumni professionals.

This ICAC Teams’ goal is to add value while elevating the collegiate experience. One of the ways we plan to deliver on this goal is by hosting collegiate-focused workshops at all seven regional conferences. During these workshops, representatives from the

ICAC Team will present interactive discussions on P.L.A.N. (Professional Development, Life Skills, Academic Skills, Networking), along with two new ideas: BluLink and BluScript. These are networkfocused tools that will be implemented in BluPrint to enhance the overall Sigma collegiate experience.

As undergraduates, our main goal is to graduate and transition into professional studies or our desired careers. Your ICAC Team is devoted to making Sigma a resource in your decision. I hope that your Spring semester or quarter is off to a great start and please enjoy this issue of The Crescent On The Yard.

BRO. DANE NORVELL, International Second Vice President

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NEW JERSEY COLLEGIANS MEET TO MAP OUT 2020 PLAN AND ENGAGEMENT RECENTLY, representatives of almost every Phi Beta Sigma collegiate chapter in the State of New Jersey came together on a rainy Saturday at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. The collegians assembled to collaborate on their 2020 chapter program planning, increase chapter- to-chapter engagement and seek support and collaboration from the alumni level.

Under the leadership of Brother Jared Smith, a recent graduate of Rutgers and an initiate of Mu Zeta Chapter, this meeting was formed by the collegiates themselves! Brothers George Darby, New Jersey State Director, Val Wyche, New Jersey Area Deputy Director, Tyree Stokely, 2nd Vice President of Chi Sigma Chapter and Nigel Coelho, Eastern Regional Director of Bigger & Better Business, were in attendance to provide support, commentary and brotherly advice. The day’s agenda included reviewing PIAs, a session on effectively using BluPrint, and the upcoming Eastern Regional Conference in Richmond, VA. KUDOS TO THE COLLEGIATES BROTHERS OF NEW JERSEY FOR LEADING FROM THE FRONT!!!

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JUNE 15 - 19, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C.

COLLEGIATE SIGMA BROTHERS APPLY NOW WALTER W. MITCHELL COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP & POLICY TRAINING INSTITUTE Collegiate Sigma Brothers should take this opportunity to be one of 14 collegians selected to participate in the Walter W. Mitchell Collegiate Leadership & Training Institute, held during Sigma Week On Capitol Hill.

Two members per each region will be chosen to visit the nation’s capital for four days of leadership development, policy training and networking with some of Phi Beta Sigma’s current and past international leaders,

Congressional leaders, corporate executives and local Sigma brothers and Zeta sisters.

Log onto BluPrint via the international website and click on Sigma Week On Capitol Hill and download the Application Packet.

Submit your completed packet, along with the required essay to: Bro. Michael Baslee International Director of Social Action socialaction@phibetasigma1914.org DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2020

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SIGMA COLLEGIATE ATHLETES Reppin’ on the Basketball Courts Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity has, amongst its ranks, some of academia’s best and brightest collegiate students. These campus leaders personify the Sigma Brand daily in their pursuit of scholastic achievement. In this issue, we highlight four talented Sigma Collegiate Athletes who exemplify the organization’s high ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service on the yard, while representing the “best performance of duty” and “talent expression” on their campus basketball courts.

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BROTHER CHRISTIAN KEELING University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina

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BROTHER JORDAN JACKSON Rust College Holly Springs, Mississippi

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BROTHER ISAIAH JOE University of Arkansas Southwestern Region

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BROTHER TYEUS JONES Charleston Southern University Charleston, South Carolina

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ou saw them around the campus and decided to ask what they were about. Who are “The Sigmas”? You checked them out and was impressed with how they represented on the yard by doing community service, handling their academics, holding down the campus teams, hyping up the parties, winning the step shows and showing real brotherhood. You finally decided that Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was the frat for you!

Now, you just needed to prove to The Sigmas that you were the right fit. So, you attended the informational or interest meeting, pled your case at the interview and said “I believe in your principles and programs” and “I will commit my lifelong service to the frat IF you say YES to me.”

actively serving your campus and community. You repped the Sigma Brand on and off the yard, whenever and wherever duty called.

And now you’re about to graduate – will you honor your pledge and oath?

Remember: “I will commit my lifelong service to the frat IF you say YES to me.”

The Sigmas said YES and you became a part of the greatest fraternity in the world.

You soon became one of them – a conscious brother

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The Founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity envisioned a brotherhood where the members are committed to impacting communities in perpetuity.

Birthed on the campus of Howard University, the brotherhood aimed to arm themselves with scholastic achievement for the purpose of advancing their careers, improving their lives and enhancing the lives of those less fortunate.

BROTHER JOSHUA A. BUSBY International Director of Collegiate Aairs

The greatest gift a collegiate brother can give to the fraternity is a college degree. Yet, upon graduation every active member is faced with the question and expectation of fulfilling his pledge of lifelong service. The Crescent On The Yard decided to highlight this ongoing topic by engaging in a critical conversation with the international officer responsible for advising the fraternity’s collegiate ranks.

Brother Joshua A. Busby, International Director of Collegiate Affairs, knows all too well the importance of perpetual service being the lifeline of Phi Beta Sigma. As a past regional director, state program director, alumni and collegiate chapter president, among his current priorities is the focused topic of graduating seniors continuing their fraternal service by transferring to alumni chapters.

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COTY: What are the most common perceptions that collegiate brothers have of frat life on the alumni level?

expenses he will incur, i.e. utilities, relocation, etc. Again, these are expenses he will incur before his first day on the job.

Busby: I think the most common perceptions that collegiate brothers have are that alumni brothers aren’t any fun. A recurring comment is that all they do is “talk down” to collegiate brothers and really don’t “talk to” them. Another common perception is that it is all about money on the alumni level: dues, conferences, fundraisers, etc. All they ever want in the alumni chapter is money!

So, the brother’s priority as it relates to Sigma is, most often, shifted to what is commonly referred to as the foundation of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which are physiological needs (also known as food, shelter and water). Phi Beta Sigma is still a priority but it isn’t THE priority. Our aim is that before the brother heads to Florida, we would like to connect him with fraternity brothers in the area where he will be living, so that those members can be a resource for him before he arrives.

COTY: What are some challenges that most graduating collegians encounter when considering transferring to an Alumni Chapter?

Busby: Graduating brothers’ most challenging encounters usually center around finances; and there are several connections to it. First, the majority of brothers who graduate, do so without a lot of money in their pocket. If they aren’t immediately starting their career, they may continue to graduate school or enlist in the military. Regardless of their plan, just because he graduates, he isn’t necessarily graduating into “the money.” Yes, a degree increases his earning potential by leaps and bounds. For example, if a brother graduates from college in the state of California in May, but his home is in Texas, and he is to start a job in Florida, there is a lot that must happen before he reports for his first day on the job. He must be able to handle the “in between”.

Does he go back home to Texas until it’s time to relocate to Florida?

What are his plans for housing in Florida? That comes at a price.

Securing a place to live is paramount, attached by additional

COTY: Are there spoken or unspoken fears that collegians typically experience when considering transferring to an Alumni Chapter?

Busby: I think one of the unspoken fears is that alumni brothers aren’t fun. When I was a collegiate, I built relationships with many alumni brothers at the regional conferences I attended. I road tripped with them to the location of the conference. It was those experiences that helped me realize that alumni brothers are some down to earth brothers. They know how to have fun too! Now of course, I will not quantify fun at this time. However, it was those experiences, and others that essentially made it a no-brainer for me when I moved to Bloomington, IN in August of 2006. I quickly affiliated with the closest alumni chapter, which was located in the city of Indianapolis.

COTY: How would you respond to the fraternity member who believes that his loyalty must remain only to the chapter where he was initiated?

Busby: This has been an age-old question! Unfortunately, we have brothers who have a mentality that they joined (or many use the term “pledged”) their collegiate chapter.

This is what sets us apart as Black Greek Letter Organizations. We were not organized for your experience just to be a “season” during your college matriculation. When we recited our oath to Phi Beta Sigma we took an oath for a lifetime dedication to Sigma. Without Sigma there would be no chapter. I love Beta Epsilon Chapter at Langston University, but when I graduated, I transition to Xi Sigma in Indianapolis for two years and then transferred to Delta Beta Sigma Chapter in Oklahoma City, OK where I have been an active member since 2008.

I still support Beta Epsilon, and will always do so, but my loyalty is to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. COTY: How can Collegiate Chapters and brothers get a glimpse of fraternity life on the alumni level?

Busby: What we do in Delta Beta Sigma chapter is that we require the collegiate chapters that we advise to attend and report at our monthly alumni meetings. It allows them to see the fraternity’s operation on an alumni level, while giving the alumni brothers an opportunity to hear from the collegians. We also invite the collegiate brothers to our monthly Brotherhood Night activities which allows us to build a bond outside of the “business” of the fraternity. This kind of intentionality has really opened up the lines of communication and allowed us to break down some of the proverbial walls that exist between collegiate and alumni brothers. I know there are other chapters that do some rendition of this and I’m sure they would agree that it has yielded great

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COTY: How can Alumni Chapters better outreach to collegiate brothers throughout the year, prior to graduation?

Busby: It is my hope that we move to alumni brothers mentoring collegiate brothers. By mentoring, I’m speaking to every facet of the word.

They need to be the resource that that a brother needs in every facet of his life. If he requests a letter of recommendation for a job, build a relationship with him so that you aren’t just writing a generic letter.

Mentor him in every part of his life; for it is written in Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

COTY: What are some of the actions of Alumni Chapters and members that discourage graduating seniors from transferring their membership to those chapters?

Busby: I think what immediately discourages brothers from transferring is laying on them how much it will cost for them to be in the chapter. The International Constitution and Bylaws Section VI, Paragraph 19 states “Fraternity dues shall be assessed on the Collegiate level during the first full fiscal year immediately following graduation for Collegiate and Associate members who transfer into an Alumni Chapter.” Some alumni chapters go a step further and waive the brother’s dues in his first year of being in the chapter. In my opinion, if we can give the brother some financial relief as he enters the chapter, it will benefit him in his second year in the alumni chapter. Give the brother an opportunity to adapt to life after college as well as establish himself in the

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chapter and then begin to work to integrate him into the work of the chapter.

COTY: Can you share any great examples of Alumni-Collegiate Chapter relationships in the fraternity?

Busby: I have always loved how the brothers of Tau Iota Sigma Chapter in Memphis, TN support the collegiate chapters in their area. There is a brand in Memphis that is coined “Sigma Memphis.” Sigma Memphis isn’t just Tau Iota Sigma and Delta Nu Chapter at University of Memphis. Sigma Memphis includes Tau Iota Sigma and six collegiate chapters. Sigma Memphis essentially has a group of brothers in the chapter that gives support to each collegiate chapter and it isn’t the same group of brothers for every chapter. I truly believe that one of the reasons that Tau Iota Sigma is annually one of the, if not the, largest chapters in the fraternity for the last decade or so, is because they do a great job retaining their current members and transitioning collegiate brothers into their ranks for continued service to the fraternity.

COTY: How does a newly graduated member benefit from transferring into an Alumni Chapter?

Busby: Sigma is only as strong as our membership. Alumni chapter membership allows a brother to continue to serve the greater community. It allows a brother to further their brotherhood experience in a way that they could not as a member of a collegiate chapter.

Because membership in Sigma is a lifetime commitment, brothers have access to Life Membership, which we know that membership has its privileges. By joining a alumni chapter, a brother’s network will

expound exponentially, benefitting a brother personally and professionally. And if a brother is progressing as an individual, it helps him to become a better man, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, coworker, and supervisor—just to name a few, thus being a better Sigma.

COTY: Has the current administration considered reviving “Sigma Signing Day”, where graduating seniors are celebrated and sign up to transfer to an Alumni Chapter?

Busby: Sigma Signing Day is an initiative that began with the Beta Lambda Sigma Chapter in Tallahassee, FL and quickly spread throughout the fraternity. It tapered off a bit; not to say that it stopped, but as an organization we don’t highlight as much today. It looks as if it is coming back to the forefront in the fraternity. The brothers of Mu Beta Sigma Chapter held their Sigma Signing Day 2019 in December 2019 by transferring four brothers who

graduated that same month. The International First Vice President Brother Chris Rey has indicated that he is going to place an emphasis on this in the spring and summer for our brothers who graduate in May of 2020.

COTY: How can the fraternity reach out to the thousands of newly and recently graduated members who consistently return to their Collegiate Chapters’ campuses during Founders Weekend and Chapter Anniversary Celebrations?

Busby: We have a great Marketing & Communications Team and Branding Team, who can design a promotional piece (suitable for printing) that can be distributed to those brothers who only come out a couple times a year at special events like these. The piece could essentially outline some of the great things happening in the fraternity and invite them to come back home to Sigma.

COTY: What is your vision and/or goal to achieve a higher number of transitions of graduating seniors to Alumni Chapters?

Busby: Some may think this is a cliché, but I truly believe it’s as simple as cultivating a relationship with collegiate brothers. My conversations with collegiate brothers aren’t always about Sigma.

Sometimes you simply need to check on a brother to see how he is doing in life….period! One of the best brothers I saw do this was the late and esteemed Brother Willard C. Pitts. If Bro. Pitts called on a brother and asked him to support a program or activity on the Langston University campus or in Oklahoma City, brothers would support it without question, simply because of the respect, love and admiration that they had for him. That request were varied: purchasing suits for collegiate brothers, members paying their dues, buying a ticket to a event, supporting a cause in The Gambia and Senegal or many other pleas. We must understand that

Pictured above: Nu Sigma Sigma Chapter, Harford County/Baltimore Metro, alumni advisors to Gamma Chapter at Morgan State University, recognizes the 2019 graduating seniors

people join the organization because of the people in the organization.

The great history of our organization is ever-present but brothers join the organization because of the members of Phi Beta Sigma on the yard. It could also been because of an influential male figure in their life; a father, uncle, coach, teacher, counselor, or mentor who was a Sigma Man and he left a lasting impression on him. So, when they arrived on campus (even if he didn’t point them in the direction of the Sigmas), they searched for the Sigmas on the yard….and the rest is history!

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ALPHA CHAPTER - Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity ALPHA CHAPTER - Zeta Phi Beta Sorority HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority are celebrated as the only constitutionally bound brother and sister Greek-lettered organization among all Greek-lettered systems.

Since January 16, 1920, the two groups have trailblazed pathways to promoting Brotherhood, Sisterhood, Scholarship, Education and Finer Womanhood across the globe.

This year, Zeta Phi Beta celebrates 100 years of continued service to communities and campuses around the world. The men of Phi Beta Sigma recognize the special impact that both organizations have when they work as partners.

In this issue, we’re excited to showcase Sigma and Zeta collegiate chapters joining forces with programs and activities that are truly impacting the colleges where they exist together.

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ALPHA CHAPTER - Sigma ALPHA CHAPTER - Zeta HOWARD UNIVERSITY The Alpha Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta continue the legacy of leading the cause of service to their community, as they partner in rendering quality service at the birthplace of Sigma and Zeta – Howard University. Whether providing such programs A Taste of Howard, Finer Moves, Walking in Pink: Supporting Breast Cancer, or Angel Tree, the brothers and sisters enjoy working together.

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GREAT LAKES REGION

MU THETA CHAPTER - Sigma IOTA MU CHAPTER - Zeta UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY The University of Kentucky Career Center and J.C. Penney Stores sponsored “Suit Up” on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Students and faculty where able to come out and purchase professional business attire and accessories up to 60% off.

The Brothers of Mu Theta Chapter and Sisters of Iota Mu Chapter assisted in the effort by helping to measure clothing sizes, distributing stamps, and directing students to certain areas. They also provided insight on which shoes and attire to buy, as well as helping with bus transportation to and from the campus.

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LAMBDA GAMMA CHAPTER - Sigma SIGMA KAPPA CHAPTER - Zeta CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY The Sigmas and Zetas continue to lead the social and service scene at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI. Sigma’s Lambda Gamma Chapter and Zeta’s Sigma Kappa Chapter provided the holiday cheer during their Blue & White Christmas Party.

Earlier, the sorors supported Lambda Gamma’s current and alumni members 40th Anniversary celebration.

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ALPHA ALPHA CHI CHAPTER - Sigma NU OMICRON CHAPTER - Zeta DUKE UNIVERSITY The Alpha Alpha Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma and the Nu Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta have been dedicated to serving the Duke University and Durham, NC community since the fall of 1993. Both chapters are actively engaged in leadership on campus and in the community.

Each October, the chapters jointly sponsor the Blue & White Weekend on campus where they host a Friday evening event to engage students.

On Saturday they do volunteer work off campus to uplift the community and host a large cookout on Sunday. Below is a photo of the groups preparing and serving meals at the Durham Rescue Mission.

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GAMMA IOTA CHAPTER - Sigma THETA DELTA CHAPTER - Zeta WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY Gamma Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma annually supports the sisters of Theta Delta Chapter by working with them to clean their local highway through their Adopt-A-Highway program. The brothers and sisters at Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan enjoy a strong bond, and consistently serve the campus and the city.

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THETA CHI CHAPTER - Sigma OMICRON ETA CHAPTER - Zeta UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS @ ARLINGTON The brothers and sisters of Theta Chi Chapter and Omicron Eta Chapter at University of Texas @ Arlington represented the Blue & White quite well during the university’s NPHC Greek 101 event.

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IOTA IOTA CHAPTER - Sigma OMEGA ETA CHAPTER - Zeta UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE The Iota Iota Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma joined the sisters of Omega Eta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette to volunteer for Games of Acadiana, a sporting fundraiser for Miles Peret Cancer Services.

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SOUTHERN REGION

MU PHI CHAPTER - Sigma DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER - Zeta UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA The Mu Phi Chapter of PBS joined the Delta Lambda Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta to produce the Annual Blue & White Ball at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama.

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ALPHA BETA THETA CHAPTER - Sigma THETA RHO CHAPTER - Zeta KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY PBS’ Alpha Beta Theta Chapter at Kennesaw State University joined the Zeta Sisters of Theta Rho Chapter and produced a Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear to donate to the community’s children in need.

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SOUTHWESTERN REGION EPSILON ALPHA CHAPTER - Sigma ZETA ALPHA CHAPTER - Zeta TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY The Blue and White Family at Tennessee State University, Nashville, TN continues its great tradition of rendering quality community service. The Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Zeta Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority volunteered for several projects including serving students at a local Nashville, TN middle school and writing Get Well cards for patients in the local hospital’s pediatric ward.

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PHI CHAPTER - Sigma TAU CHAPTER - Zeta PHILANDER SMITH UNIVERSITY Phi Beta Sigma’s Phi Chapter and Zeta Phi Beta’s Tau Chapter at Philander Smith University, Little Rock, AR, hosted the Blue & White Move In Day and served over 300 people with a Cook-Out and helping students move in.

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BETA CHI CHAPTER - Sigma XI BETA CHAPTER - Zeta LINCOLN UNIVERSITY The Brothers and Sisters of Beta Chi Chapter and Xi Beta Chapter, respectively, are truly holding it down at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. The chapters sponsored a joint Blue & White Weekend, which proved to be financially profitable for both organizations. The introduction of Spring lines, along with joint community service projects over the last three years has encouraged a stronger bond between Sigma and Zeta. The future of “XiBetaChi� will continue to prosper through hard working collaborations and continuing to foster support and respect for one another.

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ALPHA BETA ETA CHAPTER - Sigma XI THETA CHAPTER - Zeta UNIV. OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK The Brothers of the Alpha Beta Eta Chapter at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock partnered with the Xi Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority on Sunday, February 2, 2020 and prepared and delivered Sack Lunches to homeless citizens around the city of Little Rock, Arkansas.

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WESTERN REGION

OMICRON ETA CHAPTER - Sigma NU UPSILON CHAPTER - Zeta SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY The Brothers of Omicron Beta Chapter and Sisters of Nu Upsilon Chapter has encouraged the Black students at Sacramento State University, Sacramento, CA to celebrate their African heritage by organizing “Little Africa”. The bi-weekly event was developed and organized to gather the campus’ Black students and celebrate Black achievement and disseminate valuable information on programs and upcoming special events.

LAMBDA KAPPA CHAPTER - Sigma ZETA NU CHAPTER - Zeta UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA-DAVIS Phi Beta Sigma’s Lambda Kappa Chapter at the University of California-Davis, along with the Zeta Phi Beta’s Zeta Nu Chapter hosted Black Wednesday in conjunction with the campus’ NPHC chapter.

The event is held on the first Wednesday of each month on the campus quad. Black Student Organizations are able to set up tables for their clubs, highlight their contributions to the campus, and network with fellow students. NPHC affiliates and Afro Dance organizations also perform at the event.

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