Rashad Beard - 18th NC State Director, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

10/10/2026

State Conference season is in full swing! This time we travelled out to Knoxville, TN (University of Tennessee) to fellowship with the good brothers of Eastern Tennessee, led by my counterpart State Director Bro. Daryl Lyons.

Honored to bring Greetings on Behalf of the Brothers of North Carolina and present the PBSETN Portal.

Side Note: Traveling through the mountains at night… 0-10, do not recommend. Weather wasn’t great on the way back, but we are back home safely! 🙏🏾

10/04/2026

🗳️ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: VOTE!

Join the Sigmas of North Carolina and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - North Carolina Zetas for our statewide Elevate the Bond Webinar as we prepare North Carolinians to be informed and engaged voters.

📅 Monday, October 5 | 7:00 PM ET
🎙️ Featuring Courtney Patterson, Lenoir County Board of Elections, plus a special legislative update from Senator Kandie Smith

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/veU4Mgm8ShqJ-Q6FThdseA #/registration

Remember: Register by Oct. 9 | Early Voting Oct. 15–31 | Election Day Nov. 3

Visit the Phi Beta Sigma Civic Center⁠ for additional voter resources.

https://lp.pbs1914.civicengine.com

Educate. Engage. Empower. VOTE.

10/04/2026

Another great weekend across the Great State of North Carolina! 🤘🏾

We started at Barber-Scotia College for Fall Convocation, supporting our 36th International President, Hon. Bro. Chris V. Rey, and the continued resurgence of this historic institution.

North Carolina A&T State University Chancellor Dr. James R. Martin II delivered a powerful message, but one statement really stayed with me:

“Excellence is not something that happens to you, it’s a choice. Decide… then do the work.”

This is something you may hear again!

From there, it was on to Greensboro to support our Sorors of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - North Carolina Zetas at their State Retreat.

A huge thank you to MSD Dr. Veronica Sills - NC State Director for the invitation for my Wife & I to Friday evening’s VIP Dinner, you definitely made a Brother feel special! 😂 I was also honored to bring greetings on behalf of the Brotherhood Saturday morning.

Congratulations to Dr. Sills and her entire team on an outstanding retreat. More than 800 Sorors and Amicae registered, a tremendous testament to the leadership, planning, and energy surrounding Zeta across North Carolina. If you all EVER need anything from the Brotherhood, I’m only one call/text away!

Now, Dr. Sills and team… take that well-deserved rest! 😂

Last but not least, finished up the day with the Home Team Tau Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. chapter meeting! Great to fellowship after the meeting with my guys Notable Bro. Duane Lewis & Bro. Vendell Brooks!

09/12/2026

Always good to spend time back in my old stomping grounds at the Illustrious North Carolina A&T State University!

Today, I had the opportunity to fellowship with the Brothers of Gamma Beta Sigma Chapter and present our “State of the State” Report.

Special thanks to Bro. President Mark O’Garra, Hon. Bro. David Miller, and Notable Bro. Keith Coleman for the warm welcome and hospitality. Great conversation, great Brotherhood, and some exciting things are in store for these Brothers!

Gamma Beta Sigma is also celebrating a MAJOR milestone: 100 YEARS of Brotherhood, Scholarship & Service! Support their Centennial Gala.

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gamma-beta-sigma-chapter-centennial-gala-celebration-anchored-in-legacy-rising-in-excellence

Congratulations in advance on a century of impact, Brothers!

09/03/2026

I feel compelled to share this after listening to the entire 1 hour and 35 minute conversation between Stephen A. Smith, Cari Champion, and Jemele Hill.

Regardless of how you feel about Stephen A., his opinions, or the way he moves, I believe he deserves credit for one thing:

He stood in the fire and LISTENED.

There were uncomfortable moments. There was disagreement. There was criticism. But instead of avoiding the conversation, he showed up and stayed in it.

There’s a leadership lesson in that.

One of the greatest responsibilities of leadership is having the courage to engage in the conversations others would rather avoid. You don’t have to agree with everything being said. You don’t even have to leave the conversation with everyone seeing things the same way.

But you should be willing to listen.

Too many relationships are damaged because we assume instead of asking, respond instead of listening, or allow pride to prevent a conversation that desperately needs to happen.

Life is too short to hold grudges, assume the worst, or allow pride to divide us.

Reach out to that Brother you haven’t spoken to for some time due to disagreement. Have the conversation AND LISTEN.

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08/30/2026

Another busy Saturday in the Great State of North Carolina!

First, I had the pleasure of returning HOME to Fayetteville to attend the Zeta Beta Sigma / Pi Chapter Retreat. Huge shoutout to Bro. President Theron Bennekin for the invitation and allowing me to participate.

Phi Beta Sigma - Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter, what right looks like! These Brothers are positioned to finish 2026 strong and have an even greater 2027. It was also great connecting with our collegiate Brothers of Pi Chapter. Expectations are high, and I have full confidence these young men will rise to meet them!

Then to Kannapolis, NC, I had the honor of bringing greetings on behalf of the State at the Distinguished Service Chapter Reception honoring Hon. Bro. Keith Smith.

The who’s who of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. in North Carolina showed up to celebrate this momentous occasion. From Hon. Bro. Dudley Flood, Hon. Bro. Chris V. Rey to International First Vice President Bro. Malwan Johnson, and so many Brothers whose lives and leadership have been impacted by Hon. Bro. Smith.

The Distinguished Service Chapter represents the highest honor our Fraternity can bestow upon a Brother, and this recognition was certainly well deserved.

Congratulations to DSC #212, Hon. Bro. Keith Smith! Continue to challenge us all to .

08/23/2026

On the road again!!! A full day in Eastern North Carolina!

Started the day in Jacksonville with the Brothers of the
Eta Theta Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc for their formal meeting. Special thanks to Bro. President Robert Wilder Jr. for extending the invitation to surrounding chapters to join them—great to see Brothers from Upsilon Tau Sigma Chapter The Sigmas of New Bern, North Carolina attend, coming together in the spirit of BROTHERHOOD. Before leaving, I asked Hon. Bro. McLean if he needed anything. His response was simple: “I need $1,000.” 😂 I told him, “I’ll see what I can do!”

Then made my way to Greenville to support the Xi Nu Chapter at East Carolina University and their Fish Fry Fundraiser.

I’m always grateful for the opportunity to spend time with Brothers across our GREAT STATE, support the work happening at the local level, and strengthen the connections between our Alumni and Collegiate chapters.

Thank you to both chapters for the hospitality and fellowship today. Eastern NC represented well!

08/15/2026

Great time with the Durham Alumni Chapter Of Phi Beta Sigma! 🤘🏾

Thank you, Brothers, for welcoming me into your chapter meeting and giving me the opportunity to present the State of the State Report and share our vision for moving North Carolina forward.

More importantly, I appreciated the fellowship and the fantastic display of BROTHERHOOD throughout the evening.

Special shoutout to Bro. Devin Scott for his leadership and commitment to moving the chapter forward. I’m excited about what the Bull City Sigmas have in store and look forward to seeing their continued impact in Durham and beyond.

08/02/2026

First half of the day was business, 2nd half was a party! Shout out to Sigmas of Charlotte for putting together a great event!

It was great to reconnect with Brothers from across the state and region.

08/02/2026

History has been made in North Carolina!

Congratulations to the Brothers of the newly chartered Phi Epsilon Sigma Chapter, now proudly serving Johnston County, North Carolina!

The chartering of a new alumni chapter is more than the addition of a name, it is the expansion of our reach, our service, and our impact. As Phi Epsilon Sigma begins its journey, you carry with you the responsibility of advancing the ideals of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service while making a lasting difference in the communities you serve.

Thank you to every Brother whose vision, dedication, and perseverance made this milestone possible. Your hard work has laid the foundation for generations of Sigmas to come.

Welcome to the North Carolina & Southeastern Region family, Brothers. We look forward to witnessing your growth and celebrating your future successes.

Congratulations, Phi Epsilon Sigma!