Historically Black Fraternity Inducts Bill Clinton As Honorary Member

NEW ORLEANS — A historically black fraternity has voted to induct former President Bill Clinton as an honorary member.

Phi Beta Sigma President Paul Griffin Jr. said Friday that Clinton is the first U.S. president to be inducted into a historically black fraternity.

The fraternity voted Tuesday for Clinton's induction at its 95th Anniversary Conclave in New Orleans, La.

Stevie Wonder, Al Roker, the Rev. Al Sharpton and jazz musician Ramsey Lewis are also honorary members of Phi Beta Sigma.

The fraternity was founded in 1914 at Howard University in Washington, D.C. It has more than 150,000 alumni and college members in about 500 chapters throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Africa and Asia.

Comments

[TheBender]

"Isn't that special." signed The Church Lady

[AlligatorShuz]

What is wrong with those fools. What does Bill & Hillary Clinton have to do more to some of these old former slaves for them to realize that they are NOT your friend. You SIGMA FOOLS they used black people for their political gain.

There is nothing in this world ore dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscienous stupidity.­..

[dct1999]

LMAO. You sound like my old school uncles when you talk about the ignorant among us.

[TFlint]

You are a perfect example.

[Chocolate1950]

I once had a boyfriend who loved Alligator Shoes. I threw him out with the shoes. He was fake and
so were the shoes.


PEACE

[CherrySpring]

Touching story. Care to explain its relevance? If you're attempting to call "Alligator Shuz" fake, I think you have failed to contextualize your claim.

[robXdion]

People really don't want to grasp the point you're making here. LOL!! They love Bill no matter how much he demeans them. It really does read like "Uncle Tom's Cabin" though.

[Jaladeno]

Will Bill will have to learn some stepping routines with the other pledges? I bet one look at that will get the offer rescinded.

[TFlint]

Sick.

[moodyring]

How embarrassing that is. Remind me to laugh whenever I hear Phi Beta Sigma mentioned in the future.

[dct1999]

Phi Beta Sigma

[L3ftofC3nter]

LMAO!

[JohnDewey]

Phi Beta Sigma.

[Jaladeno]

Phi Beta Sigma

[myworld]

Phi Beta Sigma

[rabiddog6708]

A little off topic and out of this world:

blueskybigstar I'm a Fan of blueskybigstar

I think the fact that Starr lost in court to keep out the very incriminating evidence of foul play against Vince Foster is proof enough. He lost in court. Do you really want me to provide the link to a news article? I could myself go in there and prove the crimes of Bill Clinton easily. Starr tried to cover up evidence. There. Thank you very much. Have a nice day. I'm outahere.


blueskybigstar thinks NAFTA was a deal cut between Clinton and Ken Starr. When I pointed out that Clinton signed NAFTA in December 1993 and Starr was not even appointed to investigate Clinton until August of 1994, this t00l went into full w00 woo mode (read his profile comments for the highlights), saying that Vince Foster was k illed by the Clintons and Starr helped covere it up, and that he prove the crimes "easily." blueskybigstar needs ther.apy.

[dct1999]

The Sigmas should be beeeetchslapped.

[ZimboChick]

lol they need to sit down. I guess its part ok since he is part Native

[robXdion]

Stomped out like roaches. The man s***s all over BP and these thirsty dummies clamoring for attention. For all of the enlightenment they claim to have, so many don't know simple history going back 18 years.

[ZimboChick]

its the power of selective memory

[Creampuff]

I know right!

[PromissoryNote]

beeechslap one, tough toney, and let me know what happens...­.

[digeridoo2]

He's a brutha from another mutha!

[dct1999]

No, he's a muthafudda.

[CherrySpring]

LOL

[robXdion]

bwwwwwaaha­hahahahaha­hahahahaha­hahahahaha­!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!

[NewYorkMike]

Whew! For a moment there I thought it was the Alphas that pulled this stunt. Fools in the Black community are still trying to make Clinton a brotha just makes you laugh. Besides PBSs are the low end of the fraternity pole anyway.

[robXdion]

I just don't understand this craven need for either Clinton's acceptance. He's already showed them what he thinks of black people REPEATEDLY from Rickey Ray Rector to Lani Guinier to the South Carolina Primary and many other situations. Some aren't thinking this through and are caught up in emotion. Reminds me of Andrew Young's comment. SAD.

[dadale23]

As a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. I am honored that we bestowed this honor to former President Clinton. For those of you who know nothing about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. or the other Historically Black Fraternity and Sororities i suggest you do some research before sticking your feet in your mouth and sound uneducated. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. initiates members of many races and backgrounds as long as they understand the historical context of the organization and can use the brotherhood to further society and themselves. We are not struggling for members, nor are we seeking popularity. We have a mission and we work hard to accomplish it day and night. I respect the other Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities for doing their part to further the cause of the Black community and overall society as a whole.....­Welcome President Clinton. I hope that you can use your substantial influence and resources to help our cause globally. General Degree, Spring 01, Georgia State University, Atlanta Ga

[take10]

WELL SAID!

[StopSexismNow]

Agree..Tha­nk you dadale23. Seems there are a lot of folks commenting here who have no idea what this man has accomplished and continues to accomplish for the immense benefit of us all. My hope is that his work with Phi Beta Sigma will just enhance what amazing work is already being done!

[dct1999]

For those of you who know nothing about Bill Clinton's history of using black people and tossing them aside I urge you to do a little research.

[ZimboChick]

lol I am afraid I am with you. They could have inducted..­..say...Dr William Cosby maybe?

[Simonesmom]

Well said.

[PNK]

I am proud of this and think it is wonderful! I hope Mr. Clinton has given a nice acknowlegement and response.

[AlligatorShuz]

I know the history of black fraternities and Phi Beta Sigma's are a bunch of SLAVES clamoring for master. You all are a sad group of black men...

[brabra]

And you are a sorry excuse for a human being..per­iod.

[ProAmericanLobbyist]

Does this mean President Clinton is officially a BROTHER!

[Rock81]

Hell no!

[nycwerewolf]

Ridiculous.

[confuseddemocrat]

why?

[siellis]

I can't wait to hear Bill holla G.O.M.A.B.­!! Does this make Hillary a Sillouette?

[ZimboChick]

^^^

[Simonesmom]

I hope you all realize that he is not the first and only white person in this fraternity.

Oop-oop my Sorors!!

[siellis]

Oop-oop!!

[confuseddemocrat]

true......­Eleanor Roosevelt was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha

[PfromNC]

Oop-oop... to you my sister!

[iRock]

Hahaha that's cool. Bill's a sigma.

At first glance I assumed it would be the Qs because their theme song is, OF COURSE: Atomic Dog.

"Why must feel like that? Why must I chase the cat? Nothin' but the dog in me.."

LOL...

Holler if you her me black ppl.

[siellis]

i thought the same thing. lol

[dct1999]

I never wanted to be part of a fraternity, it's just not me.

But my dad is a Q and he wouldn't be happy if they'd made this offer to Bill The Ra.ce Bait.er Clinton.

[kesiac]

He is totally a Q!!

[dogwatch]

He always played a white sax.