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The Alpha Beta Sigma Chapter
A brotherhood of progressive men serving Houston, Texas through scholarship, service, and unwavering commitment to our community.
Who We Are
Brotherhood. Scholarship. Service.
The Alpha Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter is the proud home of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in Houston, Texas. We are a brotherhood of college-educated and professional men dedicated to improving the quality of life for our community.
Since our charter, we have championed the causes that matter most to Houston — from awarding scholarships to deserving students, to mentoring young men through our Sigma Beta Club, to strengthening Black-owned businesses.
We carry the torch of our founders, who believed that culture, service, and humanity are the pillars of meaningful progress.
What Drives Us
Mission, Vision & Charter
Everything we do flows from a shared purpose rooted in the legacy of Phi Beta Sigma.
Our Mission
To empower generations of men in Houston to believe in advocacy, community service, and engagement — uplifting our neighborhoods and each other.
Our Vision
A Houston where every young man has access to mentorship, education, and economic opportunity, and where Black excellence thrives.
Our Charter
Culture for Service and Service for Humanity — the timeless creed that has guided Phi Beta Sigma brothers since 1914.
Our Journey
A Legacy in the Making
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1914
Phi Beta Sigma Founded
Founded on January 9, 1914 at Howard University by A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, and Charles I. Brown.
Charter
Alpha Beta Sigma Established
​The Alpha Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter was chartered to serve the Greater Houston community with distinction.
Today
A Thriving Brotherhood
Today our chapter is a premier alumni chapter, delivering scholarships, mentorship, and service across the Bayou City.
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75+
Brothers Strong
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2,500+
Service Hours Annually
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$50K+
In Scholarships & Giving
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1,000+
Young Men Mentored
Alpha Beta Sigma Alumni Chapter
Our History
Alpha Beta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was chartered Sunday, February 25, 1934 by Brother Dr. C. L. Barnes, Brother Dr. A. E. Bowie, Brother Dr. C. T. Ewell, Brother George Simon, Brother C. L. Wilson and Brother F. G. Frye. Alpha Beta Sigma is one of the oldest Sigma chapters in the Gulf Coast Region and was one of the first alumni chapters of all fraternities chartered in Houston Texas. To this day, it remains the only Houston Sigma Chapter.
Alpha Beta Sigma has consistently been one of the largest chapters in all of the fraternity and has on numerous occasions had membership to exceed 125 active members. The chapter has significant prominence on the National level of the Fraternity and boasts several Past National Officers including: three International Presidents, two 2nd National Vice Presidents, an International Director of Social Action , Bigger & Better Business and an International Director of Collegiate Affairs. Four Brothers from Alpha Beta Sigma Chapter have been inducted into the National Distinguished Service Chapter (the highest honor in Phi Beta Sigma).
