PHI BETA SIGMA GOES HOLLYWOOD

Nine notable figures in the entertainment and medical industries were bestowed Honorary Membership in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, California.

Sigma leaders from around the country traveled to the city of angels to take part in this groundbreaking occasion. The Honorable Brother Jimmy Hammock, International President officiated the ceremony, along with Brother Lonnie Wall, II, Second Vice President, Brother Marco W. McMillian, executive director, Brother Raphael Forbes, immediate past western regional director and Brother William Stanley, Jr, past international president.

Several members of Los Angeles area Sigma chapters, as well as sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, were present for the ceremony and reception.

Leon Ndugu Chancler, jazz funk drummer, composer and producer.
In 2006 he became an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies
at the University of Southern California and teaches at the Stanford Jazz Workshop.

Ralph Johnson, former drummer-percussionist and vocalist of the
music group Earth, Wind & Fire.

Jay King, record producer, performer, and founder of the music
group Club Nouveau. He is the founder of the Professional Domino Association.

Al McKay, guitarist, songwriter and former member of Earth, Wind & Fire.
He is the founder of the musical group Al McKay’s All Stars.

Ernie Singleton, humanitarian, former President of Urban Music,
MCA Records and CEO of Singleton Entertainment Group.

Verdine White, bass guitarist and a founding member of Earth, Wind & Fire.

Dr. Richard Allen Williams, author, professor and Founder of the Association
of Black Cardiologists. He is also the President and Founder of
The Minority Health Institute and named one of the 15
African American Pioneers in Cardiology.

Reginald Hudlin, film director, writer, actor and producer. He directed the films
House Party, Boomerang, The Great White Hype, and The Ladies Man.
He is the former President of Entertainment for BET.

Stephen D. Barnes, Esq., entertainment attorney and philanthropist.
He is a Partner with Barnes Morris Klein Mark Yorn Barnes & Levine.

Inductees with Brothers and Zeta sisters from the Los Angeles
area

Inductees and Brother Stanley with Phi Beta Sigma members from
Los Angeles area

 


 
 

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