Micheal Cristal
Phi Beta Sigma President Micheal Cristal

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity announced Friday that a $50,000 donation to the National Urban League by the Black Greek organization will help the leagueโ€™s youth programming.

Micheal Cristal, the fraternityโ€™s international president, made the announcement during a video interview with National Urban League President Marc Morial.

โ€œAs A Brotherhood of Conscious Men Actively Serving Our Communities, Phi Beta Sigmaโ€™s mission is to educate, empower and protect our people. We understand our collective impact is increased exponentially when we collaborate with socially-conscious entities,โ€ Cristal said of the partnership. โ€œThe National Urban Leagueโ€™s record mirrors Phi Beta Sigmaโ€™s history; this made the Urban League a natural partner organization. I look forward to working with their team to transform our country.โ€

Cristal added that while change takes time, patience, and perseverance, it requires a dedicated workforce and financial resources.

โ€œThe Men of Sigma are prepared to give our time, talent and treasure to heal our communities,โ€ Cristal said. โ€œThe $50,000 donation is the first of several strategic giving investments Phi Beta Sigma will make this summer.โ€

Morial responded that he was proud to count Phi Beta Sigma among โ€œthe brothers and sisters of our movement and thank the members sincerely for their support and partnership. Phi Beta Sigma truly exemplifies โ€˜brotherhoodโ€™, not just within its own membership but in all its interactions with the broader community.โ€

This correspondent is a guest contributor to The Washington Informer.

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