Serving ``Chocolate City`` Since 1919

Washington, DC, is a city renowned for its rich history, cultural diversity, and strong civic engagement. As the nation’s capital, it is a unique blend of political power, intellectual leadership, and vibrant communities. From the National Mall’s iconic monuments to the bustling neighborhoods like U Street, Adams Morgan, and Anacostia, DC showcases a tapestry of cultures and experiences. The city’s entrepreneurial spirit is thriving, with a growing number of Black-owned businesses and innovative startups contributing to the local economy. It is also a hub for education, home to prestigious universities and institutions that fuel the minds of tomorrow’s leaders.

The city’s commitment to civic engagement is reflected in its deeply rooted tradition of political activism. DC residents have long been at the forefront of social change, from organizing around civil rights to advocating for statehood. Community service is a way of life, with local organizations and individuals alike investing time and resources into improving the city’s neighborhoods. Whether it’s through voter education, environmental sustainability efforts, or mentoring the next generation, Washington, DC, is a city that values action, progress, and collective responsibility.

In this vibrant context, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Sigma Chapter finds itself uniquely positioned to contribute to the richness of Washington, DC. Through its programming focused on business empowerment, scholarships, and social action, the chapter strengthens the city’s entrepreneurial landscape, fosters educational equity, and supports civic engagement—helping to ensure that DC continues to be a beacon of progress and opportunity.

Sigma Around the District

Since September 25, 1978, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Chi Sigma Chapter has proudly served Prince George’s County, MD, and the suburban Washington, DC area. The chapter was founded by Brothers William Bentley, Arthur Parker, Jonathan Hughes, Albert Roberts, and Warren Baugh, who met in the spring of 1978 to discuss chartering a new chapter to reactivate brothers in the region. The charter was granted on November 28, 1979, with Warren Baugh as President, Jonathan Hughes as Secretary, and Albert Roberts as Treasurer.

On October 16, 1995, Steve Taylor and George Jefferson laid the groundwork for chartering a new chapter while attending the Million Man March in Washington, D.C. They recruited inactive Brothers from Montgomery County and the Capitol Region, holding meetings in homes, churches, and Black-owned restaurants.

Their efforts culminated in the chartering of Sigma Sigma Sigma on May 3, 1996, honoring the Million Man March.

In 2009, seven Sigma brothers, led by L. Anthony Baker, sought to establish a new chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in Southern Maryland. They expanded to 10 charter members, created a project plan, and submitted their request for a charter, which was approved on October 29, 2009. The new chapter, Omicron Delta Sigma, was officially announced at the Tri-State Conference, and the brothers immediately began work on education and social action initiatives.

In 2009, several Sigma brothers from Prince William County, VA, saw the need for a stronger presence of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in their community and worked to establish the Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter. Through meetings at local restaurants and outreach to alumni chapters across Virginia, they rallied support and secured their charter on November 1, 2009. On January 16, 2010, the 36 charter members unveiled the chapter’s certificate and elected the first executive board during their inaugural retreat.

The Theta Tau Sigma Chapter was chartered on August 15, 1983, by seven men from Northern Virginia, who saw a need for a local chapter since the closest was in Richmond. The chapter’s early efforts included fundraising for scholarships and holding informational meetings, which led to its first initiates and the launch of the annual Blue and White Scholarship Ball. In 1989, the chapter chartered the Rho Tau Chapter at George Mason University, which later helped form the Zeta Omicron Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. at the university.