“I believe in all that Phi Beta Sigma represents, and I will herald and defend it even against the world.”
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Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. offers brotherhood. The brothers of Beta Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma of the great Fraternity, possess a broad array of interests, attitudes and pursuits. We come from diverse cultures and communities. But we are unified in the desire to be and have Brothers in Sigma. Because of this, it is acceptable that you come as you are, because Sigmas are the sum of all. Together we enhance our individual strengths and improve upon our individual shortcomings, while maintaining our individuality. We do not provide you with a persona, your personality must be strong enough and interesting enough for you to succeed in your journey to Sigmadom. Once a brother, you will have the right and privilege to call upon those who have come before you to help you blaze your path. You will also have the duty serve both those who you proceed and those of our greater community to positively impact their lives. Together, our cause speeds on its way. Contact the Brothers of BA through our website or any of us personally to better understand the bonds, responsibilities and opportunities of our brotherhood.
Mission Statement
In 1935, Beta Alpha became the first undergraduate chapter of Phi Beta Sigma in New England. This moniker was selected, in fact, because it was the "Boston Area" chapter. Beta Alpha's charter was actually broader than the city of Boston as it was important to the Founders and early Fraternity leadership that this chapter could service all the Black students in Massachusetts and beyond, not just because one of our founders was from New Bedford, MA--which is not within the Boston's metropolitan area--but also to enhance the experiences of African American men by providing a support network for social, academic and community-service purposes throughout the liberal arts colleges within and surrounding Massachusetts. Our geographic expanse was important because African Americans were scattered across the region from schools like Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Boston University to Colby College (ME) and Waterbury College (VT) due to the fact that New England was one of the few regions of the country where colleges and university would allow the matriculation of African Americans. Since many of these schools integrated well before any of the NPHC organizations came into existence, there was a small but significant enough population to serve. Our mission of "Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service" remains. This mission is inclusive of all collegiate men of all ethnic heritages.