Leadership Highlight: Clifford Mondesir the President of Phi Beta Sigma’s Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter in Brooklyn, New York

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.’s Kappa Beta Sigma Chapter in Brooklyn, New York(aka “The Brooklyn Sigmas”) and did an interview with Clifford Mondesir the President of the chapter. The position of president of a Black fraternity chapter is a […]

NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. Named Honorary Chair of Phi Beta Sigma’s Conclave In Houston

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. has appointed NASA astronaut Victor Glover Jr. as the Honorary Chair for its 2023 Conclave in Houston. Currently Victor Glover is preparing to make history as the first Black man to be sent to the Moon by NASA. Glover will take part in NASA’s Artemis II mission which will be […]

Phi Beta Sigma’s International President Chris Rey Named President of Barber-Scotia College

Barber-Scotia College, one of the nation’s oldest HBCUs, has announced the appointment of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s current International President, Chris V. Rey, J.D., as its new President, effective July 17, 2023. The decision comes after an extensive nationwide search conducted by an internal committee led by Roberta Huger Pinckney, Chair of the Board […]

Black Greekdom Mourns the Death of Phi Beta Sigma’s Harry Belafonte

Black greekdom is currently mourning the death of Harry Belafonte, the iconic American singer, actor, social activist, and Honorary Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. who passed away Tuesday, at the age of 96. According to his publicist Ken Sunshine, his passing was due to congestive heart failure at his New York home, his […]

Phi Beta Sigma’s Victor Glover Will Be The First Astronaut of Color to Go to the Moon

Phi Beta Sigma brother Victor Glover is making history as the first Black man to be sent to the Moon by NASA. Glover, who was selected as a NASA astronaut in 2013, will serve as the pilot for the Artemis II mission, which will fly four astronauts around the Moon during an approximately week-long flight. […]

Phi Beta Sigma’s Ran Carthon Named General Manager of The Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans have made a big move in their front office, naming Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. member Ran Carthon as their new General Manager. Carthon brings a wealth of experience to the Titans, with over a decade of experience working in various roles in the NFL. He spent five seasons as Director of […]

Phi Beta Sigma’s International President, Chris Rey, Is Running for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s current International President, Chris Rey, has announced that he is running for Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina. “I decided to run for LT. Governor of North Carolina because the office plays a critical role in shaping the next generation in the areas of education, our veterans and economics. I’ve spent […]

Black Greekdom Mourns The Death of Phi Beta Sigma’s Eric Walker Jr.

The Black fraternity and sorority community is currently mourning the loss of track star and proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Eric Walker Jr. Walker died on Saturday morning at the age of 25 after fighting for his life in an ICU after being the victim of a tragic car accident on August […]

The Sigmas at Southern University Donate To The Hungry in the Greater Baton Rouge Community

The brothers of the Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. at Southern University have been serving the state of Louisiana since they were chartered in 1924 — something they continue until this day. On Saturday November 20th, the brothers of the Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma were able to provide a combined […]

Leadership Highlight: Will Schouten the President of Phi Beta Sigma’s Theta Tau Sigma Chapter in Northern Virginia

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.’s Theta Tau Sigma Chapter in Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria) and did an interview with Wilfred “Will” Schouten, Jr. the president of the […]