The Boulé Journal Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

In the first issue of the Boule Journal it is the desire of the Grand Boule to extend to all members of this fraternity the heartiest felicitations upon the character and promise of this body. Unique in its origin, slow but sure in its growth, unrivalled in the high material, intellectual and spiritual character of its membership, its influence in the world of Negro-manhood is assured.

The Talented Tenth

Some years ago I used the phrase "The Talented Tenth," meaning leadership of the Negro race in America by a trained few. Since then this idea has been criticized. It has been said that I had in mind the building of an aristocracy with neglect of the masses. This criticism has seemed even more valid because of emphasis on the meaning and power of the mass of people to which Karl Marx gave voice in the middle of the nine teenth century, and which has been growing in influence ever since. There have come other changes in these days, which a great many of us do not realize as Revolution through which we are passing. Because of this, it is necessary to examine the world about us and our thoughts and attitudes toward it. I want then to re-examine and restate the thesis of the Talented Tenth which I laid down many years ago.

There Are No Giants

God told the Israelites that they could have all the land that their eyes could see in the Promised Land. But this was not enough. They wanted God to promise them that they could have it without any struggle, without any sacrifice, without any pain and without any price. Because of their lack of faith and their negative thinking, they became obsessed with the negative emotion of fear and considered themselves in their own sight as small, insignificant and inadequate grasshoppers against imaginary giants in the Promised Land. But the fact of the matter is that when God is on your side there are no mountains too high to climb, no waters too deep to cross, and no armies too powerful to conquer. When God is with you, there are no giants! There are no giants! There are no giants!

Reproduced from The Boulé Journal, Volume 48, #4, Fall, 1984

Archons in the News

On February 15, 1950, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Philadelphia, the American Jewish Congress presented Archon Alexander with a citation and a plaque for his service of twenty-five years in the field of human relations, and particularly for his work in the interest of minority groups in Philadelphia.

Reproduced from The Boulé Journal, Volume 15, Number 7, April, 1950, pages 15-16

King’s Nobel Speech in Oslo

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity proudly salutes Archon Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a member of Phi Boulé and a recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. Archon King, the dynamic force in the Civil Rights Movement, expressed the conviction that justice can reign supreme. His stirring address is listed as it appeared in the New York Herald Tribune.

Reproduced from The Boulé Journal, Volume 27, Number 2, January, 1965

SPECIAL FEATURE . . .Christmas Parties for the Archousae

"The society of women is the element of good manners." — Goethe

From New York to California and from Cleveland to Tallahassee, it has become a tradition among Archons in subordinate Boulés to give an annual party for the ladies, chiefly around Christmas time, when both mother nature and the ladies look their best. The 1963 Yuletide Season was no exception. This section carries feature stories of parties given around the country. Among such gorgeous affairs were those given by Alpha Boulé in Philadelphia, Tau Boulé in Cleveland, Psi Boulé in Louisville, Chi Boulé in Nashville, Alpha Epsilon Boulé in Marshall, Texas, Alpha Nu Boulé in Wichita, Kansas, Mu Boulé of New Jersey, and many others. Stories of these parties are told in the following pages by the Grapters of the respective Boulés, with accompanying pictures.

Reproduced from The Boulé Journal, Volume 26, Number 2, January, 1964, page 16

The European Picture

Herbert T. Miller, Zeta Boulé, Executive Secretary of the Carlton YMCA in Brook lyn, New York, has just returned from a six-weeks' tour of Europe as a member of Sherwood Eddy's American Seminar.

Reproduced from THE BOULÉ JOURNAL, Volume 16, Number 1, October, 1950, pages 56-58

Founder Eugene T. Hinson, Alpha Boulé

After a long period of indisposition the last Founder of Sigma Pi Phi, Octogenarian Eugene T. Hinson, M.D., passed on to his reward on June 7, 1960.

John Andrew Gregg, Sigma Boulé

Bishop John A. Gregg of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was presented the Medal for Merit by Secretary of War, Kenneth M. Royal, at the Pentagon building, Thursday afternoon, September 25, for his "outstanding services to the United Nations" during the war.

“the ticking of a clock never brought about a single social re-form”

Archon Whitney M. Young, Jr., of Zeta Boulé, candidate for National Conference of Social Work President-Elect in 1965-66, was guest speaker on two occasions in Columbus, Ohio...

Reception Honors Dr. and Mrs. Russell F. Minton, Sr., on 50th Wedding Anniversary

On Sunday, May 28, 1977, a large crowd of friends assembled at the Colony Park Inn, Germantown Avenue and School House Lane, Philadelphia, Penna., from four o'clock to seven, to celebrate the golden anniversary of Dr. Archon and Archousa Russell Minton, Sr.

The Reception and Art Exhibit

The reception and art exhibit, under the supervision of Archon Maurice C. Clifford, M.D., and his committee, was not one of those "routine affairs," but was one of the highlights of the Twenty-ninth Grand Boulé in every sense of the word.

Hadley Testimonial Dinner

One of the highlights of Hadley Testimonial Dinner was a surprise appearance by the internationally known recording artists, The Supremes.

Alpha Mu Boulé Initiates Two Prominent Citizens

The members of Alpha Mu Boulé combined their annual party with the initiation of Dr. Wesley Ball and James E. Carter III, son of Archon James E. Carter, Jr., D.D.S.

The New Archons: John Hope Franklin

On February 15th, 1964, Dr. John Hope Franklin was initiated by Zeta Boule and became a full-fledged Archon of Sigma Pi Phi. The welcome accorded him may be judged by the extraordinary large attendance, and the occasion will be long re-membered.

Turpeau Named One of Five Outstanding Men of Atlanta

Aaron Turpeau the son of Archon and Archousa D. Rossman Turpeau of Cincinnati was named one of five "Outstanding Young Men of Atlanta" by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

The Death of William Edward Burghardt DuBois

The recent death of Dr. W. E. B. DuBois at age 95, has been keenly felt and deeply mourned by Archons and Archousae throughout the country. He was a charter member of Zeta Boulé of New York City, which was founded in 1912.

Zeta Boulé

Archons of Zeta Boulé and their plans for entertaining the Grand Boule in New York City on July 28 to July 31, 1964.

Roy Wilkins Honored by the Town of Montclair

Roy Wilkins, Executive Director, NAACP, was recently honored by the Town of Montclair.

Z. Alexander Looby

Archon Z. Alexander Looby is a native of Antigua, the British West Indies. At an early age he came to the United States, where he acquired his collegiate education and his professional training. At Howard University, he distinguished himself in debating and in other student activities, In 1922, he was graduated with honors. Three years later, at Columbia University, he won the degree of Bachelor of Laws. The next year, 1926, at New York University, he earned the S. J. D. degree.

James H. Law

Archon James H. Law is known to Lincoln University (Pa.) men and followers of athletics over the country as the great all-American full-back of the 20's and the first 4-letter man to finish Lincoln.

Archon Arna Bontemps (Chi Boulé)

Bontemps, according to the April, 1955, issue of the Tennessee Librarian, is a writer from 7 until 10 in the morning and a librarian the rest of the day. Director of the Fisk University Library since 1943, Bontemps is a graduate of the Library School of the University of Chicago and says that he entered this field because of his own love for books.

Carolyn Olivia Atkinson

Miss Carolyn Olivia Atkinson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Nolan N. Atkinson of Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania and Alpha Boule, is a graduate in the class of 1962 from Vassar College.

Samuel M. Nabrit (Nu Boulé)

A great scientist (having had ten years of experience at Woods Hole Laboratory) in addition to his period of teaching service, Archon Nabrit is the author of many publications, holds membership in many professional organizations, and has been the recipient of many professional honors.

Edward W. Beasley (Beta)

Archon Edward W. Beasley (Beta) at the right, talks with Mayor Richard J. Daley of Chicago and Metropolitan Opera Star Leontyne Price, after having steered successfully a mammoth benefit concert in Chicago, attracting 5000 music lovers. Archon Beasley received at the June Commencement, an Alumni citation from his Alma Mater, Fisk University, for meritorious service to humanity.

The Negro Lawyer and His Responsibility in the Urban Crisis, Part One

Raymond Pace Alexander, Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia, delivered this talk in Washington at the forty-third annual convention of the National Bar Association.

Archons And Archousai In Hawaii

Archons and Archousai in the picture of the arrival of the party under the leadership of Archon Cann arriving in Honolulu.

Tribute from Theta Boulé to Archon George F. David, Grapter Megistos

As we approach Memorial Day, it is altogether fitting and proper that we take time out to pay tribute to the memory of Archon George F. David, Grapter Megistos. It was during the Ides of March that Archon David answered as the roll was called up yonder. He has entered that building not made by hands, eternal in the heavens. He leaves to mourn, not only Archousa George F. David and his family, but approximately 1200 Archons and Archousae of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.