BETA KAPPA BOULÉ

Modeling leadership, education, and civic responsibility by supporting these endeavors and by mentoring the young men who will advance the African American community in all facets of equality, mutual respect, and devotion to democratic traditions.

Beta Kappa Boulé

Beta Kappa Boulé (Boulé number 56) was founded on May 17, 1981 in Birmingham, Alabama. Beta Kappa Boulé was set apart by Phi Boulé, Montgomery—Tuskegee, Alabama. During 1980, Archons Frankie W. Taylor, Charlie Dunn, James A. Dunn, Fred Gray, Sr., Joe Reed, Milton Davis and J. Garrick Hardy met with Grand Sire Archon Harvey Russell at the Governor’s House [Hotel] in Montgomery, Alabama to explore setting apart a Boulé in Birmingham, Alabama. Phi Boulé approved the formation of a Boulé in Birmingham. Their recommendation was forwarded to the Grand Executive Committee which also gave its approval.

SIGMA PI PHI HISTORY

1st

Successful and oldest Black Greek-lettered organization.

139

Chapters throughout the United States, England and The Bahamas.

5,000

Members of highly exclusive and selective African American males with recognized professional accomplishments.

THE BOULÉ FOUNDATION

The vision for establishing the Boulé Foundation is reflective of the deep passion for education and excellence that have been the hallmarks of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity since its founding. The celebration of its 25th anniversary is a testament to the care and dedication of Archons throughout the Fraternity in ensuring that it remains a strong financial entity for the provision of aid and assistance that are consistent with its mission and objectives. Its creation and mission have been one of the best kept secrets in the African American community! Because of its tremendous reach of influence, it is now known and celebrated.

NOTABLE MEMBERS

Attorney for Vivian Malone Jones when Governor George Wallace blocked her entrance to the University of Alabama in an effort to block integration.

Arthur D. Shores

Lawyer And Advocate for Civil Rights

NOTABLE MEMBER

African-American businessman and the leading employer of blacks in Alabama and directly that indirectly gave substantial aid and comfort to the civil rights movement.