Phi Beta Sigma's International President Jimmy Hammock on Living Your Best Life with Genma Holmes

Join Living Your Best Life with Genma Holmes as we profile organizations and leaders who lead by example. With extraordinary acts of kindness and charitable giving that help countless lives daily, these organizations and leaders embody "Be the change you want to see in the world."

Hear from the national presidents of Greek fraternities and sororities who are global change agents. We will also hear from CEOs of social enterprise businesses who are changing communities and college educators who are taking their students out of the classroom and into surrounding neighborhoods for real world life lessons and to serve others.

On Saturday, June 15, 2013, join us to hear from the International President of Phi Beta Sigma, the Honorable Jimmy Hammock. Mr. Hammock will share the rich history of the soon to be a century old fraternity and how the fraternity focuses on brotherhood, scholarship, and service . Listen as he reflects on his personal stories as a Sigma Man and his tenure at the helm of the Phi Beta Sigma. He will discuss his recent trip to Africa and how "the trip was a long time coming but right on time". 

Africa is not the only trip Mr. Hammock discusses. Hear about his recent trip to Mississippi to receive Alcorn State University's Honorarii Alcornite Societatis Award, his thoughts on Alcorn State University leadership, the people the university attracts to campus, and his conversation with my mother, Dr. Stringer. He also talks about President Clinton's acceptance into Phi Beta Sigma and his commencement remarks at Howard University where he emphasized service to others, a cornerstone of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Continuing on our "HBCU radio tour", we both discuss Mr. Sylvester Davis, Tennessee State University's Hall of Famer, whose numerous acts of kindness have impacted countless lives around the nation. ("Mr. Sylvester" as I called him publicly holds a special place in the lives of the Holmes Family.) Listen as Mr. Hammock share "Sly"s legacy with Phi Beta Sigma, his strong belief in mentoring, and how he lead in the fraternity by serving others first. 

We did not leave out the numerous initiatives that have become synonymous with Sigma Men and giving back to the community; American Cancer Society, Living Well Brother To Brother, March of Dimes, Project Seed, Project Vote, Anti Hazing, and Sigma Wellness.

This special Father's Day interview will keep you smiling long after the show is over. Living Your Best Life Radio, radio that empowers, inspires, and motivates you to live your BEST life can be heard on 760AM in the Middle Tennessee Region, on Tune In Radio, streamed live on the web at UStream.TV and on military bases on Saturdays from 9:00-10am CST.


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“Culture For Service and Service For Humanity”

 Nearly 100 years ago, three visionary student leaders, on the campus of Howard University, ushered in a new wave of thought on giving back to their community.  This new wave significantly altered the course of fraternities and sororities of African decent.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 9, 1914, in Washington, DC. Since its formation, our brotherhood has grown from our three honorable founders to an international membership of over 150,000 college-educated men, operating in 675 chapters around the globe.

The Executive team for 2009-2013 has embraced as its theme: “Changing Lives Through Service.” In order for our brotherhood to remain relevant to our nation’s communities, I strongly believe the quality of our giving must make significant impact on the lives we have been entrusted to serve. I further believe that what you do speaks volumes about who you are.

Sigma Wellness has become the Fraternity’s over-arching banner, combining our three-pronged programmatic thrusts of Bigger & Better Business, Education and Social Action, with the intention of providing a holistic outreach program to the communities in which we live and serve. Our aim is to enhance our specialized service efforts in collaboration with our corporate service partners. By responding to the critical issues affecting those less fortunate, disenfranchised and under-represented, we believe our purpose for existence will be fulfilled.

Join us as we prepare to fulfill the mission of rendering service to America’s communities going into our Centennial year, and for the next 100 years. We celebrate decades of achievement in our glorious past, as we set our sights on a promising future.
Honorable Jimmy Hammock
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
International President

Personal note: I am thankful for so many who were inspirational in helping make this interview possible. Special thanks to TSU, Howard University, Alcorn State University, College Crib, Mocha Market, Ebony, Earl Flippen, Professor Walker, Anthony Crawford, GSH Media, Dr. Stringer (Zeta Phi Beta), the Sigma man in my life-my son, Franz Stringer Holmes, Mr. Sylvester and his family, and of course Mr. Jimmy Hammock and his sweet wife, Miss Vickie.


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