Sigma Pi Phi
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Sigma Pi Phi (ΣΠΦ), also known as The Boulé, founded in 1904, is the oldest fraternity for African Americans. The fraternity does not have collegiate chapters and is designed for professionals at mid-career or older. Sigma Pi Phi was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Sigma Pi Phi | |
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Founded | 1904; 120 years ago (1904) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Type | Social |
Emphasis | African American non-collegiate |
Scope | International |
Colors | Pantone 3015 (Blue) |
Publication | The Boulé Journal |
Chapters | 139 |
Members | 5,000 collegiate |
Nickname | Boulé, "a council of noblemen" |
Headquarters | 260 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 1604 Atlanta, GA 30303 USA |
Website | Official website |
The fraternity quickly established chapters (referred to as "member boulés"[upper-alpha 1]) in Chicago, Illinois and then Baltimore, Maryland.[1] The founders included two doctors, a dentist and a pharmacist.[2] When Sigma Pi Phi was founded, black professionals were not offered participation in the professional and cultural associations organized by the white community.[3] Sigma Pi Phi has over 5,000 members and 139 chapters throughout the United States, the United Kingdom, The Bahamas, Colombia and Brazil.[4]