Founded on May 15, 1904, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, also known as the Boulé, which in Ancient Greece was a “Council of Chiefs,” is the oldest continuously existing Greek-letter post-graduate fraternity founded initially by, and primarily for eminent black professional men and later similar professional men of African descent throughout the world. Its founders were six exceptional men, four medical doctors, one dentist, and one pharmacist, who at that time was a second-year medical school student.

These men recognized the advantages of belonging to a particular fraternity that would enhance and support professional careers and social relationships while simultaneously providing leadership and assistance to facilitate the enhancement and elevation of such underserved black communities as those from which they mostly came and in which they professionally existed.

In its early years and throughout most of its existence, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity was a quiet, secret organization. Today the Fraternity can be considered private, and as was the case during its early years of existence, it avoids self-perpetuating publicity. Yet, throughout its life, in addition to the personal strength derived from the camaraderie shared by its members, the fraternity has embraced and remains committed to enhancing and elevating black communities by striving to eliminate barriers therein to civic, social, political, educational, and economic well-being through its social action programs and public policy initiatives.

For over one hundred years, Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity has served to enhance and strengthen the bonds of fellowship and professional support within its ranks. Additionally, and importantly, is the fact that its members have provided and continue to provide leadership and assistance to establish, sustain, and improve essential resources for fulfillment and growth not only in local black communities but also in selected communities throughout the African diaspora.

Chi Boulé became the twenty-second chartered member Boulé of the fraternity when Grand Sire Archon W.A. Bell and Grand Grammateus H.B. Evans officiated at its establishment in Nashville, Tennessee. Since its founding in 1939, Chi Boulé has been home to some of the most distinguished Archons of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.