Omega Psi Phi History

Who are the current grand officers?

Antonio F. Knox, Sr. Grand Basileus Dr. David Marion 1st Vice Grand Basileus Cody Charles 2nd Vice Grand Basileus Kenneth Rodgers Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Daniel B. Jones, Sr. Grand Keeper of Finance Rev. Dr. Staccato Powell Grand Chaplain D. Michael Lyles, Esq. Grand Counselor Dr. Terrence M. Augillard Grand Marshal

Facts about Bishop Edgar Amos Love...

Bishop Edgar A. Love (1891-1974) Edgar A. Love was born in Harrrisonburg, Virginia Graduated from the Academy of Morgan College Bachelor of Arts Degree, Howard University, 1913 Bachelor of Divinity Degree, Howard University, 1916 Bachelor of Sacred Theology Degree, Boston University, 1918 Doctor of Divinity Degree (Honorary), Morgan College, 1935 U.S. Army Chaplain, World War I Bishop, Methodist Church

Who was the First Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?

Bishop Edgar Amos Love - November 23, 1911 Dr. Oscar James Cooper as Grand Keeper of Records (Grand Keeper of Records and Seals or Grand KRS) Professor Frank Coleman as Grand Keeper of Seals (Grand Keeper of Finance or Grand KF).

Who is the Epsilon Tau Chapter Current Basileus?

David A. Louis, PhD

Facts about Dr. Ernest Everett Just...

Dr. Ernest E. Just (1883-1941) Ernest E. Just was born in Charleston, South Carolina. Graduated from the Industrial School of the State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina. Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire Bachelor of Arts Degree, Dartmouth College (Phi Beta Kappa) Awarded the Spingarn Medal by the NAACP, 1915 Doctor of Philosophy Degree, University of Chicago, 1916 Became the 19th honoree in the U.S. Postal Service's Black Heritage Stamp Series on February 1, 1996.

First Honorary Member of Omega Psi Phi

Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883-1941)

Who are the Founding Fathers of Omega Psi Phi

Dr. Ernest Everett Just (1883-1941) Professor Frank Coleman (1890-1967) Dr. Oscar James Cooper (1888-1972) Bishop Edgar Amos Love (1891-1974)

Facts about Dr. Oscar James Cooper

Dr. Oscar J. Cooper (1888-1972) Oscar J. Cooper was born in Washington, D.C. Graduated from the M Street High School, Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Science Degree, Howard University, 1913 Doctor of Medicine Degree, Howard University, 1917 Practiced medicine in Philadelphia, PA for 50 years

What room was Omega Psi Phi Founded?

Howard University in Thirkeld Hall between rooms 213-215

When Was Omega Psi Phi Founded?

November 17, 1911 at Howard University (Thirkield Hall) formerly known as "Science Hall"

Words to Omega Dear...

Omega Dear By Hon. Bro. Mercer Cook and Hon. Bro. Charles Drew Omega Dear, we are thy own Thou Art our Life, our Love, our Home, We'll Sing Thy praises far and nigh We love Omega Psi Phi. To all thy precepts make us true; Live Nobly as all real men do; Let manhood be our eternal shrine; With faith in God and Heart and Mind. Through days of joy or years of pain; To Serve thee e'er will be our aim; And when we say our last goodbye; We'll love Omega Psi Phi.

When was "Omega Dear" adopted as the official hymn?

Omega Dear, was adopted as the official hymn in 1931. Written By Charles R Drew and Mercer Cook

When was Omega Psi Phi Incoporated?

Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.

When was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated?

Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.

Why do Omegas wear camouflage?

Omegas wear camouflage as a means of paying homage to blacks who were on the front lines during military conflict

When was the Alpha Chapter established?

On December 15, 1911, prior to faculty approval, Alpha Chapter, The Mother Pearl, was established at Howard University with fourteen Charter members.

Who are the Eleven Charter Members chosen for the first chapter of the fraternity, Alpha, established at Howard University were:

William S. Gilbert, Charles Young Harris, Clarence Albert Hayes, Benjamin Harry Jones, Clarence Osceola Lewis, Julius Henderson Love, William Albert Love, William Henry Pleasants, Charles Brougham Washington, Edgar Paul Westmoreland and Frank Howell Wimberly.

Who is Colonel Charles Young?

"First African American to attain the rank of Lieutenant Colonel" 1. Colonel Charles Yong graduated from his high school in Ripley, Ohio at the top of his class at the young age of 16. After graduation, Charles became a teacher and went and taught at an all-black high school also located in Ripley. Later in his life he returned to his educator roots and taught Latin, Greek, French, Spanish and German as well as Military Science at Wilberforce University in Ohio. 2. Young achieved many honors during his lifetime. Some of the most impressive were becoming the first African American National Park Superintendent, the third African American graduate of the US Military Academy at West Point, being the highest ranking African American military officer in the United States Army until the day he died on Jan. 8, 1922, and receiving the NAACP Sprigarn Medal for his service as an attache in Liberia. There he helped Liberia to build the country's infrastructure. Colonel Charles Young Colonel Charles Young 3. Though Colonel Charles Young served 28 years in the military and was denied the opportunity to become a General, many speculate because of the fact that he was an African American, he was a an excellent mentor and teacher Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. Benjamin O. Davis, Sr. eventually became the first African American General when he was promoted to Brigadier General on October 25, 1940. 4. As superintendent of Sequia and Grant National Parks, the records show that the troops under his command accomplished more in one summer then the three previous military officers who had been assigned to the same post accomplished in the previous three years. It was his aggresive leadership while serving in this capacity that led to a giant sequoia being named in his honor. It was dedicated during the National Park Service's 100th Anniversary celebration of Colonel Charles Young's tenure. 5. Lieutenant Colonel Young served as commander of Fort Huachuca in Texas from 1916 until mid 1917. He was assigned this post due to his exceptional leadership of the 10th Calvary during the war in Mexico. While in Mexico, during the Punitive Expedition, he rescued General Beltran. Young led his squadron and defeated Pancho Villa's forces without losing a single man at Agua Caliente. 6. Lt. Col. Charles Young became the second honorary member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on March 8, 1912 7. Unfortunately racial segregation and discrimination prevented Col. Charles Young from leading Black troops into battle during World War I and from being promoted to the rank of General. After being involuntarily retired and being placed on the inactive list because of "alleged" high blood pressure, he rode a horse from Wilberforce, OH to Washington DC to prove his physical fitness. 8. Colonel Charles Young died on Jan. 8, 1922 from kidney infection during a mission in Nigeria. His eulogy was deliverd by W.E.B. DuBois, a close lifetime friend of his. The funeral service was held at the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery and is one of the few to ever have been held at this facility.

What is the Omega Psi Phi motto"

"Friendship Is Essential to the Soul"

What was the first official Omega fraternity hymn

"Omega Men Draw Nigh," in 1917 Written By: Otto Leland Bohannon(1913)

Famous Omegas in Education

* Dr. Carter G. Woodson - The earliest and most outspoken proponent for the study of Black History. * Benjamin E. Mays - President Emeritus of Morehouse College, writer and lecturer. * Professor Frank Coleman - Professor and head of the Physics Department, Howard University. * Herman Dreer - Teacher, minister, writer, and author of The History of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., 1911-1961.

Famous Omegas in Science

* Dr. Ernest Everett Just - Internationally known biologist and professor at Howard University. * Dr. Charles Drew - Perfected the use of blood plasma; Professor of Surgery at Howard University. * Percy Julian - Discovered the use of foam to extinguish fires and discovered a method of producing cortisone synthetically. * Charles Bolden - Astronaut, graduate of the United States Naval Academy (pilot). NASA Administrator (July 17, 2009 - present). * Dr. Ronald E. McNair - Astronaut, graduate of M.I.T., Ph.D. in Physics (civilian). * Dr. Fred Drew Gregory - Astronaut, graduate of the United States Air Force Academy (pilot). * Dr. Hildrus Poindexter - Bacteriologist who studied the epidemiology of tropical diseases.

Famous Omegas in Civil Rights

* Grant Reynolds - Played a major role in President Truman's 1948 decision to desegregate the United States Armed Forces. * James Nabrit - Former Dean of the Howard University Law School and former president of Howard University. A leader in the training of the early Civil Rights lawyers. * Roy Wilkins - Long-time Executive Director of the NAACP. * Jesse Jackson- Former Director of Operation PUSH; Founder, National Rainbow Coalition. * Vernon Jordan - Noted Attorney and Former Executive Director of the National Urban League. * Ernest Green - Civil Rights Activist - Little Rock 9 * Benjamin Hooks - Succeeded Roy Wilkins as Executive Director of the NAACP, the most effective of all civil rights organizations. * Wiley Branton - Attorney of the "Little Rock Nine" and former Dean of Howard University School of Law. * Oliver Hill - Civil Rights attorney whose work against racial discrimination helped end the doctrine of "separate but equal". 1999 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient.

Famous Omegas in Business

* Jessie Hill - President of Atlanta Life Insurance Company. * Earl Graves - Chairman and CEO of Black Enterprise Magazine. * Therman McKenzie - Former Co-Owner of M & M Products (Sta Soft Fro). * Nathaniel Bronner - Co-Owner of Bronner Brothers Beauty.

Name of Famous Omegas in The Arts

* Langston Hughes - The Black poet laureate, excelled as a poet, playwright, novelist, lyricist, and humorist. * Sterling Brown- Teacher, poet, writer, Professor Emeritus of Literature at Howard University, has a special foundation for folk culture and jazz music. * Roland Hayes- Internationally known tenor of the 1920's; sang in five different languages. * Max Roach - Internationally known drummer. * William H. "Bill" Cosby - Comedian, author, and actor. * William (Count) Basie- Internationally known pianist, composer, arranger, and band leader. * Joe Torry - Comedian, author, actor, and producer. * Steve Harvey - Comedian and actor. * Rickey Smiley - Comedian and actor. * Tom Joyner - Radio show host.

Famous Omegas in Government and Politics

* Wiliam Hastie - First Governer of the Virgin Islands. * Robert C. Weaver - Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). * Clifford L. Alexander, Jr. - Secretary, Department of the Army. * Lawrence Douglas Wilder - Former Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. * Togo West - Secretary of the Army. * James E. "Jim" Clyburn - The House Majority Whip in the 110th Congress. (2nd Black to hold that position). * Rev. Jesse Jackson - Founder of both entities that merged to form Rainbow/PUSH. Candidate for the United States Presidency in 1984 and 1988. Served as "Shadow Senator" for DC from 1991 to 1997. * Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. - 2001 Springarn Medal recipient. Executive Director of United Negro College Fund and a former president of the National Urban League. He also served as a close adviser to President Bill Clinton. * Clarence Lightner - 1st Black Mayor of Raleigh, NC. Held the posts of the Director of the CDC and the Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry from 1993 to 1998. * Walter E. Washington - 1st Home-Rule mayor of the District of Columbia. Former Executive Director of the National Capital Housing Authority. * George L.P. Weaver - Former U.S. Secretary of Labor. * Kendrick B. Meek - Congressman serving the 17th Congressional District of Florida since 2003. A former trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol where he became Florida's 1st African-American to promoted to the rank of Captain.

Famous Omegas in Athletics

* William DeHart Hubbard - University of Michigan sprinter; first black person to represent the United States in the Olympic Games in 1924. * Joe Black - All-time great Brooklyn Dodger baseball pitcher. Lowest ERA in the Major Leagues in 1952. * Ed "Too Tall" Jones - Former Outstanding player with the Dallas Cowboys. * Michael Jordan - Outstanding former player with the Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards. Voted to NBA Hall of Fame in 2009. * Mo Vaughn - Former outstanding baseball player with the Boston Red Sox. * Steve McNair - Outstanding former NFL player with the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens. * Jerry Ball - 3 time Pro Bowler and former NFL defensive lineman. * Vince Carter - 8-time All-Star. 2-time All-NBA guard for the New Jersey Nets. 1999 NBA Rookie of the Year. * Mark Duper - 3 time Pro Bowler and 2-time All-Pro former wide receiver with Miami Dolphins. * Clarence E. "Big House" Gaines - Hall of Fame Basketball coach. Coached at Winston-Salem State University from 1946 - 1993. Also, 4-year All-CIAA lineman in football. * Dr. Edwin Bancroft (E.B.) Henderson - Captain and outstanding player on the Washington 12th Streeters (1906-1910). He is known as the "Father of Black Sport History". First Black male to become certified to teach Physical Education in public schools. * Keith Jackson - 5 time Pro Bowler and 5 time All Pro former NFL Tight end.He was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2001. * Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell - Outstanding former professional basketball player with the Boston Celtics and other teams. 1981 NBA Finals MVP. * Shaquille O'Neal - Star center with the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers is a 14 time NBA All-star. He is 3 time NBA Final MVP and 2000 NBA MVP. * Brice Taylor - University of Southern California football legend. Guard on mid 1920's team. Schools first All-American. * Terrence Trammell - 2-time (2000, 2004) Olympic silver medalist in 110m hurdles. * Charlie Ward - 1993 Heisman Trophy winner and former NBA guard with the NY Knicks.

Who were the first 10 Grand Basilei?

1 - Edgar Amos Love, 2- Oscar James Cooper, 3- Edgar Amos Love, 4- George A. Hall, 5- James C. McMorries, 6- Clarence F. Holmes, 7- Raymond G. Robinson, 8- Harold K. Thomas, 9- J. Alston Atkins, 10- John W. Love.

Why was the Science Hall changed to Thirkield Hall

In 1907, Howard's President Wilbur P. Thirkield, who recognized the growing importance of science in education, was able to convince the Federal Government to appropriate $90,000 for a new science hall, and the building was dedicated in 1910.

What are the 10 Internationally Mandated Programs

10 Internationally Mandated Programs 1. ACHIEVEMENT WEEK 2. SCHOLARSHIP 3. SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS 4. TALENT HUNT PROGRAM 5. MEMORIAL SERVICE 6. RECLAMATION AND RETENTION 7. COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND 8.HEALTH INITIATIVES 9. VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION 10. NAACP ACHIEVEMENT WEEK - is observed each November and is designed to recognize those individuals at the local and international levels who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week. SCHOLARSHIP - promotes academic excellence among the undergraduate members. Graduate chapters provide financial assistance to student members and non-members. SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS - Chapters participate in activities that will uplift their communities. Some of the activities include: voter registration, Assault on Illiteracy; Habitat for Humanity; mentoring; and participation in fundraisers for charitable organizations. TALENT HUNT PROGRAM - provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the performing arts. Winners are awarded recognition and may be given college scholarships. MEMORIAL SERVICE - March 12th of each year chapters conduct an appropriate service to recall the memory of those members who have entered into Omega Chapter. RECLAMATION AND RETENTION - A concerted effort at the international, district and local levels to retain active brothers and return inactive brothers to full participatory status. COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND - Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000 to historically black college and universities in furtherance of Omega's commitment to provide philanthropic support. HEALTH INITIATIVES - Chapters facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that promote good health practices. Some of the programs are the Charles Drew Blood Drive and partnership with the American Diabetes Association. VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION AND MOBILIZATION - Chapters facilitate and participate in activities that uplift their communities through the power of the vote. NAACP - Every district and chapter of the fraternity is required to maintain a Life Membership at Large in the NAACP. All members of the fraternity are encouraged to join the NAACP.

What Omega Psi Phi District is Epsilon Tau a part of?

9th District - Mighty 9th District Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Louis Love - Representative| Need to validate

Who are the current 9th district leaders?

9th District Representative Brother Kenneth Terrell 1st Vice District Representative Brother Patrick Smith 2nd Vice District Representative Brother Naarai King District Keeper of Records and Seal Brother Avery Matthews District Keeper of Finance Brother Harold Bailey District Counselor Brother Quinon Brooker District Chaplain Brother Derrick Lott District Director of Public Relations Brother Herbert Guillory District Marshal Brother Dyrren Davis Immediate Past District Representative Brother Ernest E. Parquet

What is The Mother Pearl of Omega Psi Phi

Alpha Chapter at Howard University

When was Alpha Chapter Formed?

Alpha chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on December 15, 1911. Brothers Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman were elected the chapter first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively.

Am I My Brothers Keeper

Am I My Brother's Keeper If you were my brother's keeper Will my best interest be at hand? Or will you catch an attitude When I can not meet your demands? If you were my brother's keeper Will you be there in times of need? Or will you let our golden friendship Be destroyed by jealousy, envy and greed? If you were my brother's keeper Would you always help me out? Or would you take me to the green when I didn't set it out? If you were my brother's keeper Would you put me right on track? Lay down your life in times of need? Would you always have my back? If you were my brother's keeper Would you let anything come between us? Talk to me behind my back? Would I ever lose your trust? If you were my brother's keeper Would you fight me over a girl? Would you disrespect my family? Would you divulge my secret pearl? But I know you're my keeper Because we have a common goal Uplift is important and FRIENDSHIP IS ESSENTIAL TO THE SOUL I know you're my keeper And our family is large and strong, Knowledge and manhood is our infrastructure and "Omega Dear" is our song I know you are my keeper And our bind is no fascade You're always willing to die for me, And our strength comes from God I know you're my keeper Proud, concientious, and bold I know you will never leave me Because your blood is royal PURPLE and your heart Is made of old GOLD! Author: UNKNOWN

If

If Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or, being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two imposters just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the things you gave your life to broken, And stoop and build 'em up with wornout tools; If you can make one heap of all your winnings And risk it on one turn of pitch-and-toss, And lose, and start again at your beginnings And never breath a word about your loss; If you can force your heart and nerve and sinew To serve your turn long after they are gone, And so hold on when there is nothing in you Except the Will which says to them: "Hold on"; If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with kings - nor lose the common touch; If neither foes nor loving friends can hurt you; If all men count with you, but none too much; If you can fill the unforgiving minute With sixty seconds' worth of distance run - Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man my son!

Recite "Invictus"

Invictus By William Ernest Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.

It Couldn't Be Done

It Couldn't Be Done Edgar Albert Guest Somebody said that it couldn't be done, But he with a chuckle replied That "maybe it couldn't," but he would be one Who wouldn't say so till he'd tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he did it. Somebody scoffed: "Oh, you'll never do that; At least no one ever has done it"; But he took off his coat and he took off his hat, And the first thing we knew he'd begun it. With a lift of his chin and a bit of a grin, Without any doubting or quiddit, He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn't be done, and he did it. There are thousands to tell you it cannot be done, There are thousands to prophesy failure; There are thousands to point out to you, one by one, The dangers that wait to assail you. But just buckle in with a bit of a grin, Just take off your coat and go to it; Just start to sing as you tackle the thing That "cannot be done," and you'll do it.

Who is the First Lady an the only woman member of Omega Psi Phi?

Lottie B. Wilson (Mr's Charlotte T. Wilson) Lottie Wilson - Mrs. Charlotte T. Wilson (Only Woman Omega Member) taken from the 1961 Oracle Lincoln University, Pa. Beta Chapter aka First Stepping Stone of Omega's Expansion In a big hotel structure on Lincoln University, Maple Avenue, lives a Woman whose life is vital not only to Omega Psi Phi, but especially to the history of Beta chapter, the second of Omega's birth. Meeting this great lady is an experience within itself. You see a rather small, gray haired lady, with sparkling eyes and a radiant countenance. Logic tells you that this lady is far up in years, because she's been a part of Lincoln since 1901. Yet she is so young in spirit, in thought, and in action. She has lost none of her zest for living and when shaking her hand, you are astonished at the firmness with which she meets your grip. This woman's life symbolizes all lives that have been given to the service of mankind. Hers has been a life of service to the men of Omega Psi Phi, Beta chapter. After Alpha chapter was founded at Howard University in 1911, the founders decided that the second chapter of the fraternity should be located at Lincoln University, Pa. When Founder Love visited Lincoln University in 1914, he was told by the faculty that they would not give recognition to a chapter of Omega Psi Phi on this campus. Founder Love and those interested Lincoln men left the faculty meeting full of sadness. Thus begins Lottie Wilson's part in Omega Psi Phi, Beta chapter. As the dejected men were on their way to see Founder Love board the train back to Howard, they passed a lady sitting on her front porch. Noticing their very somber faces, she asked them about their problem. The young men relating their story to her, touched Lottie Wilson's heart and Beta chapter was founded in her home that very day. Lottie Wilson was also inducted into the fraternity. A number of the early conclaves of the fraternity were prepared and given in Sister Lottie Wilson's home. She has been Beta's "guiding beacon" ever since. She remains Beta chapter's friend, counselor and advisor. She has given almost fifty years of her life to the Omega men of Lincoln's Beta chapter. Her brothers of Beta chapter say, "Ring those bells for Sister Wilson, let her know we love her so." Our sis, Lottie Wilson, the only Woman Omega.

What are the Cardinal Principals of Omega Psi Phi?

Manhood Scholarship Perserverance Uplift

Members Vs Men

Members Versus Men Bro. Walter H. Mazyck The Greek Letter Societies among our group appear to have entered into a period of mad competition for obtaining members. Pledges are increasing in numbers. Scarcely a student on the college campus but wears a pledge pin or a frat pin. Are the fraternities forgetting their original high standards? Can it be said that every man who enters college is of Fraternity material? If in any place, Omega has entered this mad race for members, pause and consider. The value of our Fraternity is not in numbers, but in men, in real brotherhood. Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true Omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty with lukewarm enthusiasm.

Mother to Son

Mother to Son By: Langston Hughes Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me aint't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, And places with no carpet on the floor- Bare. But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on, And reachin' landin's, And turnin' corners, And sometimes goin' in the dark Where there ain't been no light. So, boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps 'Cause you finds it's kinder hard. Don't you fall now- For I'se still goin', honey, I'se still climbin', And life for me ain't been no crystal stair.

When was the Omega Psi Phi Grand Chapter Constitution Adopted?

On Thursday, December 8, 1911, the committee made its report to the Grand Chapter, the constitution was adopted and each charter member signed the original document that was submitted to the President. The Grand Chapter had to work hard to win faculty approval at Howard although the men who signed the constitution were student leaders in academics and extracurricular activities. Rather than wait for faculty approval, they placed small placards in conspicuous places around campus announcing the existence of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and listed the names of its members.

Facts about Professor Frank Coleman...

Professor Frank Coleman (1890-1967) Frank Coleman was born in Washington, D.C. Graduated from the M Street High School, Washington, D.C. Bachelor of Science Degree, Howard University, 1913 Master of Science Degree, University of Chicago Advanced Training, University of Pennsylvania Professor and head of the Physics Department, Howard University U.S. Army Officer, World War I

Psalm 133

Psalm 133 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

See It Through

See It Through Edgar Albert Guest When you're up against a trouble, Meet it squarely, face to face; Lift your chin and set your shoulders, Plant your feet and take a brace. When it's vain to try to dodge it, Do the best that you can do; You may fail, but you may conquer, See it through! Black may be the clouds about you And your future may seem grim, But don't let your nerve desert you; Keep yourself in fighting trim. If the worst is bound to happen, Spite of all that you can do, Running from it will not save you, See it through! Even hope may seem but futile, When with troubles you're beset, But remember you are facing Just what other men have met. You may fail, but fall still fighting; Don't give up, whate'er you do; Eyes front, head high to the finish. See it through!

Name the Single Letter Chapters of Omega Psi Phi

Single Letter Omega Chapters Alpha Α - December 15, 1911Howard UniversityDistrict of ColumbiaActiveMother Pearl, Recognized by Howard University in November 1914 Beta Β - February 6, 1914 Lincoln UniversityChester County, PennsylvaniaActive Gamma Γ - December 13, 1916Boston City-Wide ChapterBoston, MassachusettsActive Delta Δ - 1919 Meharry Medical CollegeNashville, TennesseeActive Epsilon E - April 18, 1919New York City-Wide ChapterNew York, New York, Active Originally chartered at Columbia University, New York University, and City College of New York Zeta Ζ - 1919 Virginia Union UniversityRichmond, Virginia, Active Eta H - December 27, 1919 Alcorn State UniversityLorman, Mississippi, Active Originally founded in Atlanta Theta Θ - 1922 Wiley CollegeMarshall, Texas, Active First Chapter West of the Mississippi River Iota I - 1920 Chicago City-Wide Chapter Chicago, Illinois, Active. Originally Chartered in Atlantic City, New Jersey in 1920, reassigned to University of Chicago in 1923, in Feb 1995 re-chartered as an intermediate chapter and then again in July 1995 re-chartered as a graduate chapter Kappa Κ- 1922 Syracuse University Syracuse, New York, Active Lambda Λ - May 3, 1923 USC/UCLA/CSU-Los Angeles/CSU-Northridge Los Angeles, California, Active. Originally chartered at University of Southern California Mu Μ - 1920 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Active. Nu N - 1921Pennsylvania State University University Park, Pennsylvania, Active. Xi Ξ - May 23, 1921 University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota, Active Omicron O - 1921; Reactivated December 4, 2010 Columbia University, New York, New York, Active. Originally founded atInterdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia; reassigned to Columbia University in 1969 Pi Π - 1923 Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland, Active. Rho Ρ - Dec 5,1921 Johnson C. Smith UniversityCharlotte, North Carolina Active. 17th Chapter. Mother Pearl of 6th District. First Black Greek Letter Organization founded at Biddle College which is now Johnson C. Smith University. Sigma Σ - 1921 Michigan State University Lansing, Michigan, Active. Originally Chartered in Chicago Illinois as a Graduate Chapter in December of 1923 Sigma was given to McGill University in Montreal Quebec Canada and thus becoming the first international Chapter in the fraternity. In 1961 Sigma Chapter was established at Michigan State University. Tau T - May 1, 1922 Atlanta University Atlanta, Georgia, Active. Originally chartered as an Undergraduate Chapter at Atlanta University; Intermediate Chapter from 1969 until 2000; currently a Graduate Chapter. Upsilon Υ - Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio, Active. Phi Φ - 1921 University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan, Active. Chi X - 1921 Edward Waters College Jacksonville, Florida, Active. Original location, New Haven, CT Psi Ψ - December 21, 1921 Morehouse College Atlanta, Georgia, Active.

The Bridge Builder

THE BRIDGE BUILDER by: Wm. Allen Dromgoole An old man, going a lone highway, came at the evening, cold and gray, to a chasm, vast and deep and wide, through which was flowing a sullen tide. The old man crossed in the twilight dim - that sullen stream had no fears for him, but he turned when he reached the other side, and built a bridge to span the sullen tide. "Old Man", said a fellow pilgrim near, "You are wasting strength in building here. Your journey will end with the ending day; you never again must pass this way. You have crossed the chasm, deep and wide, why build you the bridge at eventide?" The builder lifted his old gray head. "Good friend, in the path I have come," he said, "there followeth after me today, a youth whose feet must pass this way. This chasm that has been naught to me, to that fair-haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in twilight dim; good friend, I am building this bridge for him."

What is the Divine Nine?

The Divine Nine and the National Pan-Hellenic Council There are nine historically Black Greek letter organizations (BGLOs) that make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Collectively, these organizations are referred to as "The Divine Nine." Each of these fraternities and sororities is rich in history - ties to one or more of these organizations may be found in many college-educated Black families in the United States. * Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founded 1906, Cornell University * Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Founded 1908, Howard University * Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Indiana University * Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Founded 1911, Howard University * Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Founded 1913, Howard University * Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Founded 1914, Howard University * Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Founded 1920, Howard University * Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Founded 1922, Butler University * Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Founded 1963, Morgan State University

What is "The Oracle" in Omega Psi Phi History

The Oracle," the official organ of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Stanley Moreland Douglass (Alpha 1915) published its first issue in 1919.

When was the first Alpha House established?

The first Alpha Chapter House, in the year 1913, was located at 326 T Street, NW in Washington, DC. Within a few weeks, the Brothers moved to 322 T Street, NW and remained there until 1917.