“The Male Perspective”┃ Zeta Nu Sigma┃ Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
Zeta Nu Sigma
Alumni Chapter
Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota
Chartered in 1977
On today’s episode “The Male Perspective,” Bro. Karl O. Benson, who is the current President of Zeta Nu Sigma Alumni Chapter sits down with Lana Reid. Bro. Benson is also the current Vice President of 100 Black Men Of The Twin Cities and Co-Host of the Changing the Narrative Podcast.
Since its founding in 1977, the Zeta Nu Sigma Chapter has made it its mission to lead by example in the Twin Cities in terms of professionalism, innovation, and positive change while providing positive Black male role models. The Minnesota Sigmas continue to have an impact on their community through a variety of community service initiatives, including youth mentoring, supporting minority-owned companies in the area, and many more.
For more information on Bro. Karl O. Benson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlobenson
Changing the Narrative Podcast – https://changingthenarrative.buzzsprout.com
100 Black Men Twin Cities – https://www.100bmtc.org
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For more information on Zeta Nu Sigma:
https://www.znsminnesotasigmas.com
https://www.facebook.com/minnesota.sigmas
https://www.instagram.com/zns1977
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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.