The men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. are in Atlanta for the entire week to continue to implement nationwide and international programs promoting brotherhood, scholarship, service and their commitment to humanity. Those meetings are not open to the public, but here are a few public activities you may enjoy. The conclave began Monday with Blackberry’s and Business cards at the Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint on Peachtree. Tuesday was the Welcome Reception at the Sheraton Hotel Ballroom for dancing, socializing with light refreshments, and I am sure a lot of networking and reunions. Jimmy Hammock is the current International president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Wednesday night was an opening ceremony, free to the public. The event was held in the Sheraton Grand Ballroom and members of the fraternity were asked to wear dark suits, white shirts and white ties and the notable presentations for the evening included: Kurt Carr, National Gospel Recording Artist; Edolphus Towns, Congressman; John Lewis, Congressman; Decatur Morse, Sr., Son of Founder Leonard F. Morse; Adrienne Walker-Hoard; Granddaughter of First Initiate A. M. Walker; Wesley Carter and the Oldest Living Sigma. A little ducky told me that it was a very nice event and my sorority sisters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. represented in full force at the request of our national president Cynthia Butler McIntyre.
Thursday before the gala is The Sigma Mixer- The Wet Bar, so bring your swimsuits to The W Hotel and be prepared to have more fun from 6-8pm. The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the public are invited. Starting at 7pm in the Grand Ballroom will be the Image Awards Gala with the featured recipients including: Xernona Clayton, Founder, Trumpet Awards, Dr. Patricia Russell-McCloud, Dr. Roderick Paige, Former United States Secretary of Education, Armstrong Williams, CEO, Graham Williams Group. Dr. Yvonne Maddox, Deputy Director, National Institutes of Health, The Honorable Paul Winfield, Mayor, Vicksburg, Mississippi and Peter M. Adams, Esq., and Former International President, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Also on Thursday the Lambda Sigma and Kappa Alpha chapters of Phi Beta Sigma will hosts the Old School Blue Lights Party at the Crowe’s Nest Megaplex from 10-3am. The cost is $10 in advance and $15 at the door for ages 21 and up. Saturday both Chapters will also host Sensuous Summer Nights with R&B guest Xavier Lewis at MF Buckhead located at 3820 Peachtree Road in Atlanta. The cost is $20 with $5 for parking. Ladies get in free from 9-11pm. There will also be a French manicure and stilettos contest for the ladies.
Newly initiated member Rev. Al Sharpton will salute the 2010-2011 college graduates on Friday, July 22 in the Grand Ballroom for their first Salute to our College Graduates, a fitting culmination of a number of 'firsts,' including the Graduate Advisor Institute, both under the auspices of the International Membership Committee, at the direction of Bro. Jonathan Mason, International First Vice President. Also on Friday, Phi Beta Sigma will Paint the City Blue. Not sure what is all involved but it sounds like a pretty interesting and will be from 10-3pm. For more Information email: conclaveafterhours@gmail.com or call 404.721.0163 for details.
On Saturday, July 23, 1pm-6pm, members and the Hosea Williams Feed the Homeless and Hungry (HFTH) will participate in feeding the less fortunate families in Atlanta, at the HFTH Headquarters, 1035 Donnelly Avenue SW. Brothers will feed the less fortunate and pass out toiletry items, a press conference, presentation, and short program will start at 2pm. All volunteers are welcome to assist. If you have any questions on volunteering or supporting, contact Trae D. Johnson at 770-843-1573 or email him at traejohnson@hotmail.com. Rev. Hosea Williams was a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. In 1971, he and his wife and Juanita T. Williams founded the Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry and Homeless (HFTH); Christian International aid organization, which distributes food, clothing, medical and educational supplies, toiletries, furniture, and cleaning supplies to 16 Georgia counties, three states, the Philippines, the Ivory Coast, and Uganda. Their vision was instrumental in guiding HFTH as it became one of the most significant human services organizations in the Southeast United States, providing services for some 50,000 people per year.
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY INC: Phi Beta Sigma (ΦΒΣ) is a predominantly African-American fraternity which was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. on January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would exemplify the ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service. The fraternity is the only one of its kind to aid in the creation and hold a constitutional bond with a predominantly African-American sorority, Zeta Phi Beta (ΖΦΒ). The sorority was incorporated on January 16, 1920 in Washington, D.C. For more information visit: www.pbs1914.org
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