A CALL TO ACTION!
International President Jonathan A. Mason, Sr. and the General Board of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is calling on the entire membership to come together in light of the "Not Guilty" verdict in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin, a 17-year-old African American male, by George Zimmerman.
Today Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity launched an on-line petition to gather 10,000 signatures byAugust 1, 2013. Brother Mason continues to stress this is personal for him as President of this predominately African American Brotherhood and as a father of two sons. However, if we are to gather 10,000 signatures, Phi Beta Sigma nationwide must be engaged. Forward this email to everyone you know and encourage them to sign our petition powered by Change.Org.
Dr. Ivory W. Lyles, Director of Social Action for Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. says, "It's time for Action." He challenges the brotherhood that this is one positive way to make your voice heard. First, you need to sign the petition. Second, solicit your family and friends to sign. We can surely reach our goal of 10,000 signatures!
President Mason reminds us that this verdict has national implications for all black men. We cannot stand on the sideline -- it is time for action! There are waves of racial tensions as a result of the verdict, so let's release our collective tensions by working together as brothers to achieve 10,000 signatures.
"I am committed to working with the General Board and the Director of Social Action to informthe Justice Department of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity's advocacy on behalf of Trayvon Martin'sfamily," stated President Mason. Every chapter must set a goal for the number of signatures to obtain. Let's go to work moving Sigma! Standing for the Right!
