Topic: Sigma Pi Phi

3 chapters across the catalog

37: A Shell Game
• 1:11:46 - 1:15:09

37: A Shell Game

Steve Cokely on the Boule and Greek Societies

A legacy clip from Steve Cokely explains the influence of Sigma Pi Phi, known as the Boule, a secret society for elite Black men. Cokely argues that the Black press and major civil rights organizations are "webs" controlled by this elite stratum. He challenges members of Black Greek-letter organizations (the "Divine Nine") to prove their commitment to the community rather than to their secret circles.

29: The Rona
• 1:06:46 - 1:13:34

29: The Rona

Roland Martin, Dr. Oliver Brooks, and the Boule

Roland Martin interviews Dr. Oliver Brooks regarding the potential devastation of COVID-19 in the African American community due to comorbidities and poor healthcare access. Mo discovers that Dr. Brooks' official bio on the National Medical Association website explicitly lists his membership in Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule. This leads to a discussion on class divisions and elite secret societies within the Black community.

18: Shero to Zero
• 23:38 - 28:45

18: Shero to Zero

Steve Cokley and the Sigma Pi Phi Boule Secret Society

The late Steve Cokley, described as a "futureologist," lectured extensively on Sigma Pi Phi, also known as the Boule, a clandestine society for elite black men. Cokley claimed this group acts as a control mechanism within the black community, similar to the Illuminati or the Trilateral Commission. The rise of YouTube allowed Cokley's archival VHS lectures to reach a modern audience, challenging the group's influence.