PASADENA · ALTADENA · SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.

The Upsilon Psi Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., in Pasadena. Serving this community since 2007. Chartered in 2025.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026 · PASADENA

Our chartering ceremony

The Upsilon Psi Sigma Chapter celebrates its charter. Join us in person, or watch it live right here.

Friday, November 20, 2026 · 6:40 to 9:00 PM
Robinson Park Recreation Center
1081 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103

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GUEST SPEAKERS

Hon. Bro. David A. TurnerInternational President, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Judy ChuU.S. Representative for California's 28th Congressional District

Watch it live right here The livestream starts Friday, November 20, at 6:40 PM Pacific.

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Three brothers in Rose City Sigmas polos holding pom-poms with a Marshall Fundamental staff member on the school's front steps — Welcome Day at Marshall Fundamental, Pasadena, August 2026

Bro. Brandon Palmore leading a discussion with new students in a Cal State LA classroom — Bro. Brandon Palmore with new students at Cal State LA

Brothers in Phi Beta Sigma jackets trading high-fives with a man in paint-splattered clothes outside Fair Oaks Burger — Painting unveiling at Fair Oaks Burger

01 · CALENDAR

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Brotherhood is part of it too. Brothers also come together for brotherhood dinners and gatherings, and you'll find those in the event archive.

02 · OUR WORK

Three national programs, worked locally

Each program keeps a running log of what the chapter has done, with dates and photos.

Bigger and Better Business

Our first national program, introduced in 1924 to support and grow Black-owned business. Here that means spotlighting Black-owned and brother-owned businesses in our community.

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Education

Back-to-school support, Black History Month programs in local schools, and college and career exposure for students across Pasadena, Altadena and the San Gabriel Valley.

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Social Action

Formalized in 1934 to improve the well-being of the communities we come from. Here that means civic resources, voter registration and Altadena's rebuild.

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YOUTH MENTORING

Rose City Rising

Brothers helped develop and launch Rose City Rising, the after-school youth mentoring program of the Rose City Sigmas Foundation, our 501(c)(3) charitable arm. Our work with young people runs through it.

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03 · OUR SPONSORS

Thank you to our sponsors.

The businesses and organizations that made our chartering possible. When you need what they offer, give them your business.

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05 · MEMBERSHIP

Interested in Sigma?

Eight brothers of the Upsilon Psi Sigma Chapter in matching royal blue polos, laughing together on a sunny rooftop at Cal State LA — Brothers at Cal State LA, October 2026. Photo: Brandon E. Palmore, BP Edwards

Membership follows the official process of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Share your interest with our membership chair, who will follow up with next steps.

Email the membership chair [email protected]

Phi Beta Sigma prohibits hazing in any form.

06 · OUR HISTORY