The two charter members were brothers william jigger red anderson, theta chi, may, 1968 and philip ajax strambler, aug, 1969. The divine nine overview national panhellenic council alpha phi alpha fraternity alpha kappa alpha sorority kappa alpha psi fraternity omega psi phi fraternity delta sigma theta sorority phi beta sigma fraternity zeta phi beta sorority sigma gamma rho sorority iota phi theta fraternity. On the evening of november 17, 1911, omega psi phi was founded inside the science building later renamed thirkield hall at howard university located in washington, d. Eta delta delta chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. The chapter was established on october, 1 1927 and bound by our four cardinal principles manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift, has enjoyed 92 years of dedicated service to the greater new orleans community. Rho psi, founder tennessee state university william r. On november 17, 1911, omega psi phi fraternity, inc. The kappa rho chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc.
Our founders are men of distinction and unquestionable character. Nphc membership intake omega psi phi phi beta sigma sigma gamma rho zeta phi beta. And its legacy in the state of rhode island, 19471989. Psi omega was first conceived during the 18911892 term by two students at the baltimore college of dental surgery, william sprigg hamilton and j.
Its a pleasure to welcome you to the legendary theta rho chapter of the omega psi phi fraternity. Delta psi kappa was founded on october 23, 1916 at the normal college of the north american gymnastics union. As an omega he served on various committees with theta rho, serving as the new years ball chairman for seven years, and area coordinator. Rho beta beta was conceived by a collective group of young graduate members of omega who sought to give the houston coalition of omega a sense of balance. Omicron rho fraternity chaper of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Was a part of the rho theta black boot chapter spring 17 initiate. Nphc council of presidents announce strategic priorities. Chapter history rho phi chapter of the omega psi phi fraternity was charted on oct. Omega psi phi fraternity, incorporated is an international historically african american. Omega man of the year theta rho chapter of omega psi phi. Home theta rho chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Theta omega responds to covid19 pandemic with virtual zoom technology 35. Omega psi phi fraternity psi rho chapter guidestar profile. This literary work is an update of the history of omega psi phi fraternity inc.
Herman dreer distinguished omega man and author of the history of omega. Alicia keys, omari hardwick, jada pinkett smith, dr. Chapter history rho beta beta chapter of omega psi phi. History rho theta chapter of omega psi phi fraternity inc.
Omega psi phi is an international greeklettered fraternity founded at howard university in 1911. A brotherhood of negro college men, 1911 to 1939 herman dreer on. Just, the faculty adviser, in the science hall now known as thirkield hall. Our membership spans the tides from saudi arabia, turkey, spain, italy, greece, the netherlands, belgium, croatia and hungary to sarajevo, africa and germany. Welcome and thank you for visiting the rho theta omega chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated website.
Factsmurielmy black is beautifulafrican american historyhistory booksfraternity. Omega psi phi is an international greeklettered fraternity founded at howard university. Delta psi kappa is a national honors fraternity in the disciplines of health and physical education, health sciences, and recreation. Exhibiting a spirit of willingness to go an extra mile for the goal sought, as a responsible firstclass citizen. The omega gents program is designed to teach and encourage young africanamerican men in middle and high school to positively define, plan, pursue and achieve their goals. Petersburg alumnae chapter of delta sigma theta sorority, inc. In 1921, as a high school student, she won a history of lodi competition, writing about her hometown. Bishop edgar amos love was an educator, military officer, activist and minister in the methodist church. Home theta chi chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. We are a graduate chapter which is composed of omega men from the city of vallejo, solano county, and northern california and beyond. Im open to any questions and willing to chat to anybody.
Theta chapter is the oldest single letter chapter west of the mississippi river chartered in 1922. During his administration, omega will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a grand celebration to be held in july 2011 in washington d. Beta theta, december 12, 1969, mississippi valley state university. This event occurred in the office of biology professor ernest e. The bloody rho theta chapter, of the omega psi phi fraternity. Professor frank coleman, another military officer during world war i, was the head of the department of. Logan was a life member of omega psi phi fraternity and he was initiated into omega psi phi fraternity inc, at theta rho intl chapter in germany on november 9, 1996 with his line name being superb. We are quickly approaching the date of the inception of the great and dynamic chapter. Home rho theta chapter of omega psi phi fraternity inc. This year, both kappa alpha psi fraternity and omega psi phi fraternity join the century club. By 2022, eight of nine black fraternities and sororities will have passed the 100year mark.
Omega psi phi tatt omega psi phi, dog pounds, delta sigma theta, sorority. Therefore, any activities which conflict with the program presented by the regional. Join us in making theta rho s mark on the historic legacy of omega. On behalf of the brothers of the omega psi phi fraternity inc. We welcome you to our website with opened arms of friendship and look forward to meeting both you and your families. Iota phi theta fraternity, morgan state university, 1963. History factsmurielmy black is beautifulafrican american historyhistory books fraternity. Enter your email address, and we will add you in our mailing list. Chapters state of ms omega psi phi fraternity, inc. A brotherhood of negro college men, 1911 to 1939 hardcover 1940 by herman dreer author 2. Theta rho memorial tribute theta rho chapter of omega psi. Summary history of the omega psi phi fraternity page 1 preface and acknowledgements the omega psi phi fraternity, inc.
The history of the theta epsilon chapter of the omega psi. Use the drop down boxes above to select a state, chapter, or university and results will appear here. The brothers of theta pi chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. You are visiting the website of theta omicron chapter, an associated group of omega psi phi fraternity incorporated. Greeting brothers who have had the esteem privilege of becoming members of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. We are located in the western region of upstate new york in the city of rochester. Men and women are members of this college honorary scholarship society.
At the university of wisconsin, madison, she was a charter member of the nu chapter of theta phi alpha when it was installed in 1926, the year she graduated with a bachelors degree. Omega history is black history omega psi phi, black history facts, african diaspora. George schmetzer, both of the class of 1894, who determined to start a dental fraternity. We are at a precarious time in the history of our nation, said dr. Alpha phi alpha fraternity pin and history book with images. On thursday, january 18, 2018 the chapter reactivation application was presented to the supreme council of omega psi phi fraternity inc. This is a list of its chapters throughout the world.
Rho phi was organized due to the efforts of several brothers that had recently graduated from college and settled in around the new orleans area. Theta rho basileii theta rho chapter of omega psi phi. Omega psi phi fraternity was founded on friday, november 17, 1911, at howard university in washington, d. Carl moultrie, i, executive secretary emeritus and ronald e. Expound on the fraternitys history and what the fraternity itself means to them via greenbench productions. Beta alpha beta rho delta mu nu epsilon kappa kappa eta tau eta xi iota omicron iota upsilon kappa mu mu mu lambda lambda nu mu mu nu xi omega mu mu phi rho psi gamma gamma psi mu mu psi rho rho alpha alpha sigma alpha alpha theta iota iota xi kappa kappa. Gill should be read whenever the books are available. This new update was officially sanctioned and commissioned by omega psi phi fraternity inc. The omega gents youth mentoring program was established and facilitated by theta pi chapter of omega psi phi fraternity. List of omega psi phi brothers news newspapers books. Theta rho continues to shape the annals of omega history with its preparation to establish the first undergraduate chapter in the united kingdom and the first greek collegiate chapter in all europe. Guidestar worked with boardsource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section, which enables organizations and donors to transparently share information about essential board leadership practices. Edgar amos love, oscar james cooper, and frank coleman. He has served as editor to the oracle and chapter recorder for six years.
The serious nature of these issues in this current climate necessitates intentional strategic action. Famous black sorority and fraternity members essence. This book humbly takes up where omega men herman dreer, robert l. The th district is an international chapter to which theta rho belongs. Rho taus chapter motto is omega men building valuable friendships. Initial plans were begun for the writing of an updated history of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Over the last 50 years rho theta has held true to the cardinal principals of the fraternity. Phi beta kappa, the first american college fraternity, was organized on the campus of the college of william and mary in 1776.
Raymond evans mu epsilon chapter winstonsalem state universityinitiated. Welcome to theta rho international chapter of omega psi phi fraternity. Our history theta chi chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. The organizers were three juniors in the college of liberal arts.
The history of the omega psi phi fraternity, 19111939, by herman dreer, and the history of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Gamma rho, 1962, graduate chapter, new orleans, louisiana, active. Theres always something outstanding happening in the world of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Delta sigma theta sigma gamma rho omega psi phi about us custom around town faqs contact home blessed champs zeta phi beta zeta amicae alpha kappa alpha. Chartered on may 22, 1988, rho theta omega strives to serve the greater philadelphia area, being of service to all mankind while also personifying excellence in all we do.
Rho beta beta chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Founders day omega psi phi, delta sigma theta, happy founders day. This is a list of notable members of omega psi phi fraternity which was. Today, omega psi phi now has over 700 chapters throughout the united states, bermuda, bahamas, virgin islands, korea, japan, liberia, germany, and kuwait. Omega psi phi s official page famous omega men paul williams architect further reading. Jan 06, 20 the rho theta chapter of omega psi phi setting it owt at districts in little rock ark. Be sure you are following our official social media networks.
Martin luther king are just a few names in a long list of famous black sorority sisters and fraternity brothers. Check here for availability of theta phi alpha chapters across the us. Whether its on campus, or in a community around the world, our graduate and undergraduate brothers and chapters are out enhancing the legacy of this great fraternity. Haynes mccoy basileus, theta rho chapter omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Mu gamma chapter became inactive upon the closing of bishop college in 1986. The brothers of kappa rho consist of men who uphold and hold dear the cardinal principals our fraternity was founded on. We hope that your affiliation with us will be both rewarding and memorable. All rights reserved by rho beta beta of omega psi phi fraternity incorporated 2020. Pi rho ques website welcome to the home of the san.
Perseverance consists of steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state, initiative, pursuit, or endeavor, especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. Omega psi phi fraternity continues legacy of leadership. Clarence gaines, coached most basketball games in college history. Omega psi phi history on friday evening, november 17, 1911, three howard university undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave birth to the omega psi phi fraternity. Zimmerman, theta rho, first african american chief of chaplains u. Kappa rho chapter of omega psi phi fraternity, inc.
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