• Greetings
    • Phi Beta Sigma's History
    • Alpha Delta's Chapter History
    • Phi Beta Sigma Chants & Poems
    • Notable Sigmas
  • Brothers of Alpha Delta
  • Becoming A Brother
  • The Blu View
  • Chapter Events
    • Contact Us
    • Multimedia & Publications
    • External Links
  • AD: The Legacy
  • Greetings
    • Phi Beta Sigma's History
    • Alpha Delta's Chapter History
    • Phi Beta Sigma Chants & Poems
    • Notable Sigmas
  • Brothers of Alpha Delta
  • Becoming A Brother
  • The Blu View
  • Chapter Events
    • Contact Us
    • Multimedia & Publications
    • External Links
  • AD: The Legacy

Notable Members of ​Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
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Science, Education, & Medicine

George Washington Carver Gamma Sigma (Tuskegee, Alabama) World famous scientist, botanist, educator and inventor whose studies and teaching revolutionized agriculture in the Southern United States; most famous for research into and promotion of peanuts and sweet potatoes
Frank Marshall Davis Delta (Kansas State University) Outstanding writer, author and journalist, during the Harlem Renaissance who made a tremendous impact on African American Literature and Writings
James Weldon Johnson Alpha (Howard University) American author, politician, diplomat, critic, journalist, poet, anthologist, educator, lawyer, songwriter, professor, and early civil rights activist; famous works include "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" and the Black National Anthem "Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing"
Alain LeRoy Locke Honorary First Black Rhodes Scholar, writer, philosopher, educator, and patron of the arts; unofficially called the "Father of the Harlem Renaissance", Bahá'í
Dr. Thomas W. Turner Civil rights activist, biologist, and educator

Civil Leaders, Politicians, &Activists

Benjamin Nnamdi Azikiwe Mu Chapter (Lincoln University) First President of Nigeria, leading figure of modern Nigerian nationalism
Kwame Nkrumah Mu Chapter (Lincoln University) First President of the Republic of Ghana, instrumental in the Gold Coast's independence from the United Kingdom
William Tolbert Beta Upsilon Sigma (Monrovia, Liberia) Past President of Liberia

William V.S. Tubman Beta Upsilon Sigma (Monrovia, Liberia) Past President of Liberia, father of modern Liberia
William Jefferson Clinton Honorary Past President of United States of America
John Lewis Lambda Sigma (Atlanta, GA) U.S. Congressman (D-Georgia's 5th district), Civil Rights Activist, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Arthur W. Mitchell Tuskegee University or Columbia University (location disputed) First African American Democrat elected to the U.S Congress (D-Illinois's 1st district), 6th Past International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, served longer than any other President (1925-1934)
Hulan Jack Alpha Delta (City College Of New York) First black borough President of Manhattan New York
Dr. Huey P. Newton Beta Tau (UC Santa Cruz) Co-founder, Black Panther Party
A. Philip Randolph Iota Sigma (Richmond, VA) Founder, Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
Al Sharpton Honorary Civil rights activist, Baptist minister, radio talk show host of Keepin It Real with Al Sharpton, founder of National Action Network, candidate for the 2004 U.S. Presidential election

Harold George "Harry" Belafonte, Jr., is an American singer, songwriter, actor and social activist. One of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, he was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Caribbean musical style with an international audience in the 1950s.

Entertainment

Terrence Howard Honorary Actor
Al Roker Honorary Weather anchor for NBC's Today show, co-host of Wake Up with Al on The Weather Channel, author, actor
The Temptations (Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Richard Street, Glenn Leonard, and Louis Price) Upsilon Sigma (Chicago, IL) The Temptations' Late-'70's lineup
Wayne Shorter Saxophonist and composer


Sports

Hugh Douglas Nu Sigma (Philadelphia, PA) NFL player (New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Jacksonville Jaguars), 3 Time Pro Bowl selection(2000,2001,2002), 1995 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Richard Sherman Beta Tau ( Stanford University) NFL player (Seattle Seahawks), HONORS: 2010, All-Rookie Team (Pro Foot - ball Weekly).
Braylon Edwards Gamma Alpha Sigma (Cleveland, OH) NFL player (Seattle Seahawks ), All-Pro selection (2007), Pro Bowl selection (2007), Fred Biletnikoff Award winner (2004)
L.C. Greenwood Beta Theta (University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff) NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers), 2 time All-Pro selection, 6 time Pro Bowl selection, 6 time All-Conference selection, 4 time Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Willis McGahee Zeta Iota Sigma (Delray Beach, FL) NFL player (Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens), Pro Bowl selection, played on 2001 National Champion Miami Hurricanes team
Claude Humphrey Zeta Alpha (Tennessee State University) NFL player (Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles), 8 time All-Pro selection, 6 time Pro Bowl selection, 1968 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, All-American (1967)
Joey Porter Nu Xi (Colorado State University) NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers, Miami Dolphins), 4 time All-Pro selection, 4 time Pro Bowl selection, Super Bowl champion (XL)
Jerry Rice Delta Phi (Mississippi Valley State University) NFL player (San Francisco 49ers and 3 others), Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010, 12 time All-Pro selection, 13 time Pro Bowl selection, 3 time Super Bowl champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX), Super Bowl XXIII MVP, numerous other awards, all-time leader in every major statistical category for wide receivers; 2005 Dancing with the Stars Runner-Up
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Eta Beta Sigma (Nashville, TN) NFL player (Arizona Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles)
Emmitt Smith Zeta Kappa (University of Florida) NFL player (Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals), Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010, 5 time First-Team All-Pro selection, 8 time Pro Bowl selection, 3 time Super Bowl Champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX), 1993 NFL MVP, Super Bowl XXVIII MVP, All-time leading rusher, numerous other awards; 2006 Dancing with the Stars Champion
T. Deshea Townsend Theta Delta (University of Alabama) NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers), 2 time Super Bowl champion (XL, XLIII)
Hines Ward Zeta Nu (University of Georgia) NFL player (Pittsburgh Steelers), 3 time All-Pro selection, 4 time Pro Bowl selection, 2 time Super Bowl Champion (XL, XLIII), Super Bowl XL MVP
Lou Brock Rho (Southern University) MLB player (Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals), Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 1985, 6 time All-Star, 2 time World Series champion, St. Louis Cardinals #20 retired, numerous awards 
Wayne Gomes Omicron Iota (Old Dominion University) MLB player (Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants, Boston Red Sox)
Ryan Howard Rho Chi (Southwest Missouri State University) MLB player (Philadelphia Phillies), 2006 National League MVP, 2006 Home Run Derby champion, 2005 NL Rookie of the Year, 2008 World series Champion, fastest player to reach 100 home runs in Major League Baseball history.
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