“The Male Perspective”┃ Kappa Delta Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
Kappa Delta Sigma
Alumni Chapter
Los Angeles, California
Chartered in 1988
On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Kappa Delta Sigma is represented by its current President – Bro. Woodrow Bailey and 1st Vice President – Bro. Tovin Lewis.
In the South Los Angeles area, the men of Kappa Delta Sigma have served the community since 1988. Through their Healing & Hope 4 the Homeless program, they have provided free groceries every two weeks for nearly twenty years. Their KDS Vita program provides free tax preparation and through the Sigma Beta Club, they serve as invaluable mentors to youth in the Los Angeles region.
Bro. Woodrow Bailey is also a Board Member for Sigma PAC 1914, Inc. which is a general-purpose political action committee of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. that “intends to make contributions and support candidates seeking elected office on all levels of government, and support candidates who are strategically and intentionally focused on solutions to complex public policy problems, including but not limited to: enhanced gun control/gun rights legislation, improving public education, expanding economic development opportunities for Blacks and other people and communities of color (or particularly historically disadvantaged communities), promoting equality for all, promoting healthcare, improved public transportation, and helping to provide hope of an American dream where all people are on a level playing field.” ( https://www.thesigmapac1914.org)
For more information on Kappa Delta Sigma:
https://www.kdspbs1914.org/
https://www.instagram.com/kds_pbs1914
Healing & Hope 4 the Homeless – https://www.healing4hope.net
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“Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
The Founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as “a part of” the general community rather than “apart from” the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged by his own merits, rather than his family background or affluence…without regard to race, nationality, skin tone or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as part of an even greater brotherhood which would be devoted to the “inclusive we” rather than the “exclusive we”.
From its inception, the Founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma as a mechanism to deliver services to the general community. Rather than gaining skills to be utilized exclusively for themselves and their immediate families, they held a deep conviction that they should return their newly acquired skills to the communities from which they had come. This deep conviction was mirrored in the Fraternity’s motto, “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity”.”(https://phibetasigma1914.org)
“The Male Perspective” is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
Conversations in Color’s Current Initiatives:
- THE MALE PERSPECTIVE: The purpose of “The Male Perspective” is to dispel stereotypes and increase awareness of the experiences of Black men through open discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and sharing personal experiences that serve as a platform to highlight the diversity and depth of the Black male experience.
- SISTAS REBUILDING SISTERHOOD: “Sistas Rebuilding Sisterhood,” is an intergenerational group of Black women who come together for relaxed and non-judgmental gatherings to exchange ideas, experiences and collaborate in a collective effort to improve the quality of sisterhood interactions in our day to day lives.
- KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR : “Know Your Neighbor” community engagement will aim to foster connectivity and a sense of community in local neighborhoods through our video contest. The program seeks to encourage interaction among neighbors in their immediate area and create a sense of community that can lead to thriving, connected and safer areas.