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International and local Chicago leaders of the National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) were recently honored during the Bulls City Edition Halftime Show on Friday, February 24, 2023 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, home of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls. Representing Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was Brother David A. Turner, International First Vice President and resident of Chicago, while Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant, International President & CEO, represented our sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

The tribute to Black Greeklettered fraternities and sororities was conceived by Frater Derrick Christian of the Chicago Bulls organization and member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Although the halftime show has been replicated by other NBA teams, Frater Christian’s vision was to showcase the unity of the NPHC – how nine organizations come together as one. The Halftime Show took place during this season’s game between the Chicago Bulls vs. the Long Island Nets. The brothers of Epsilon Chi Chapter at Illinois State University (Normal, Illinois) represented Phi Beta Sigma for the performance.

“This was an amazing experience,” says Brother Damon Turner, chapter president. “It was great to perform with one of my neos and more brothers this year, and to showcase our talents and hard work for the organization.” Performing with Bro. Turner were

EX brothers Kenyetta Williams, Tylen Webb, Lamitrius Watson and Kendall Keller, a transfer to EX from Iota

This is the fourth year that EX has represented Phi Beta Sigma during the Bulls Halftime Show. Frater Christian first reached out to Brothers Watson and Webb in 2019 and selected the two to perform. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 the show was cancelled along with in-person games. Brothers Turner and Keller performed in ‘21 and ’22. “We had the opportunity to present International President Chris Rey last year and this year we met International First Vice President David Turner and Zeta Phi Beta’s Grand Basileus, Dr. Stacie N.C. Grant. Also, this year, to support the look of unity, they provided us with similar jackets.”

In expressing his appreciation for the opportunity, Bro. Turner said “I’m not sure how and why EX was first chosen, but I’m really happy that we were. I love this experience – it’s the best opportunity.”

Side Note: Epsilon Chi Chapter will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary jointly with the alumni sorors of Lambda Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority from May 26 – 29, 2023 at Illinois State University.