Phi Beta Sigma is a historically African American fraternity that was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1914. The fraternity's membership includes four African presidents; two governors; three congressmen; the first black Rhodes Scholar; numerous NFL football, NBA basketball, and MLB baseball players; ten college and university presidents; and sixteen Olympians. Various buildings and schools have been named after Sigma men such as George Washington Carver, James Weldon Johnson, and Robert Russa Moton.
The following list includes initiated and honorary Phi Beta Sigma members. A chapter name ending in "Sigma" denotes a graduate chapter.
Academia and education
Activists
Art and architecture
Business
Entertainment
Law
Literature and journalism
Military
Politics Heads of state
United States Congress
Diplomats
State legislators and offices
Other countries
Local
Religion
Science and medicine
Sports
Coaches
American football
Baseball
Basketball
Track and field
Other sports
See also
List of Phi Beta Sigma chapters
References