A brotherhood rooted in Prince George’s County and Metropolitan Washington, DC since September 25, 1978.
HUMBLE, YET INFLUENTIAL, BEGINNINGS
About our chapter
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.’s Zeta Chi Sigma Chapter has proudly served Prince George’s County, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area since its founding in 1978.
Our story began on Monday, September 25, 1978, when Brothers Bentley, Parker, Hughes, Roberts, and Baugh gathered at Bro. Baugh’s home to discuss establishing a new chapter in the Washington Metro area. Their mission was to engage unaffiliated brothers in the region and reignite their passion for Sigma.
After careful planning and outreach, a charter was officially granted on November 28, 1979. Rooted in Prince George’s County, Zeta Chi Sigma continues to impact the Washington, D.C. Metro area through Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service.
THOSE WHO BUILT THE FOUNDATION
Our charter members
Bro. William L. Bentley, III
Bro. Jonathan Hughes
Bro. Dr. Albert Roberts
Bro. Dr. Ellsworth Johnson
Bro. Dr. Rudolph Wiggins
Bro. Rev. Julian O. Grayson
Bro. Warren F. Baugh, Sr.
Bro. Philip Lee
Bro. Arthur W. Parker, Jr.
MANY EXPERIENCES. ONE BROTHERHOOD.
What makes Zeta Chi Sigma special?
We are a dynamic chapter of 140+ active, dues-paying Sigma men. Our brothers bring experience from business, education, healthcare, military service, and many other fields.
The chapter’s published member profile spans brothers in their 20s through their 80s, with more than half holding advanced degrees and nearly 40% bringing military service experience. That blend of experience, passion, and influence strengthens our service.
Our brothers live across the region, including Upper Marlboro, Bowie, and Waldorf. We’ve worked alongside Senator Alonzo Washington, Councilmembers Wala Blegay, Sydney Harrison, and Ingrid Watson, and Mayor Keith Sydnor to support our communities.
Service takes many forms, and community needs continue to evolve. We mobilize to address those needs, collaborating with local organizations and businesses to amplify our impact and drive positive change.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is a global organization built on a legacy of excellence. Its journey began on Friday, January 9, 1914, when the Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown founded the fraternity at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
These visionary founders established a tradition of cultivating distinguished scholars dedicated to impacting society through Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service. Over a century later, Sigma’s members continue to serve as high achievers, trailblazers, and influential leaders.
