The Rho Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated was organized in the early 1920's with approximately eight members. The founders of the chapter were Brother's Clarence Roberts and an unnamed railroad employee. The other members were Brothers Kelsey Pharr, J.R. Scott, W.A. Chapman, Henry H. Green, H.E.S. Reeves, J.R. Taylor, S.P. Gansby, and Anthony Twine.

Henry H. Green was a doctor from Jacksonville, Florida. Kelsey L. Pharr was a mortician and concerned with the civic welfare of the community. A native of North Carolina with his office located in what is known as 'Overtown". He was also the founder of the Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.

H.E.S. Reeves migrated from Nassau, Bahamas and was the editor of the Miami Times Weekly Newspaper for the black community.

Clarence Roberts was a pharmacist who was married to the niece of Mary McLeod Bethune. He was the youngest member.

the United States.

J.R. Taylor was a merchant and was into many things. He owned two stores, one located in Semineola and on 14th Street and Third Avenue. He attended school at Pain College and Columbia University. Brother Taylor taught tailoring at Booker T.

Washington Senior High School for four years.

The National Office didn't have a representative from Miami to perform the initiation ceremony and as a result, Brother Clarence Roberts was deputized to perform the ceremony. Brother Kelsey L. Pharr was the president and Brother J.R. Taylor was the secretary. These were the only known officers.

 As Sigma Men, we are focused on developing strong, business-minded individuals and building a cohesive bond with our community. With our network of distinguished alumni, vast academic resources, and strong mentorship, we aim to empower our community through the principles of "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity".  Since 1927, the Rho Sigma Chapter has been the cornerstone of Social Action which focuses on feeding the Homeless at The Camillus House Homeless Shelter, March for Babies, Relay for Life and promoting health awareness in an effort to prevent health challenges amongst our membership.