An African American fraternal organization founded on Friday, November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. by three undergraduate students and their faculty advisor. The undergraduate founders of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. were Howard University juniors Bishop Edgar Amos Love, Dr. Oscar James Cooper and Professor Frank Coleman. The faculty advisor was Dr. Ernest Everett Just. The fraternity operated without official sanction until the university withdrew its opposition in 1914. Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914. The fraternity is the first black national fraternal organization to be founded at a historically black college.
From its inception, the fraternity has worked to build a strong and effective force of men dedicated to its Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift, and capable of giving expression to the hopes and aspirations of an unfree people in the land of the free. In 1927, at the urging of fraternity member Bro. Carter G. Woodson, the fraternity made National Negro Achievement Week an annual observance and it continues today as Black History Month.
In 1930, Omega Psi Phi became one of the founding members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Since 1945, the fraternity has undertaken a National Social Action Program to meet the needs of African Americans in the areas of health, housing, civil rights, and education. Omega Psi Phi has been a patron of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) since 1955 and provides an annual gift of $50,000 to the UNCF.
Omega Psi Phi offers college, graduate, and honorary membership to potential aspirants. College students must be matriculating towards a bachelor's degree at a four year institution, have 36 semester credits and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. An initiant into the graduate chapter must already possess a bachelor's degree. The fraternity grants honorary membership to men who have contributed to society in a positive way on a national or international level.
Today, Omega Psi Phi has over 700 chapters throughout the United States, Bermuda, Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands,Korea, Japan, Liberia, Germany, and Kuwait. There are many notable Omega Men recognized as leaders in the arts,the sciences, academics,athletics, business, civil rights, education, government, and science sectors at the local, state, district, national and international level. Some of these men include Executive Directors of the NAACP Roy Wilkins and Benjamin Hooks, former President of the National Urban League, Vernon Jordan, and President & CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Jesse Jackson. Not to mention comedians and actors William "Bill" Cosby, Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley. Their impressive members also include world renowned poet Langston Hughes and several athletes including six time NBA champion Michael J. Jordan, three time NBA champion Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal, New Jersey Nets superstar Vince Carter, Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Steve McNair, MLB's "Homerun King" Henry "Hank" Aaron, World Series Champion David Justice. Also, two former governors William H. Hastie (U.S. Virgin Islands) and L. Douglas Wilder (Virginia) and numerous presidents of historically black colleges and universities grace the roster of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
From its inception, the fraternity has worked to build a strong and effective force of men dedicated to its Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift, and capable of giving expression to the hopes and aspirations of an unfree people in the land of the free. In 1927, at the urging of fraternity member Bro. Carter G. Woodson, the fraternity made National Negro Achievement Week an annual observance and it continues today as Black History Month.
In 1930, Omega Psi Phi became one of the founding members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Since 1945, the fraternity has undertaken a National Social Action Program to meet the needs of African Americans in the areas of health, housing, civil rights, and education. Omega Psi Phi has been a patron of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) since 1955 and provides an annual gift of $50,000 to the UNCF.
Omega Psi Phi offers college, graduate, and honorary membership to potential aspirants. College students must be matriculating towards a bachelor's degree at a four year institution, have 36 semester credits and maintain at least a 2.5 grade point average. An initiant into the graduate chapter must already possess a bachelor's degree. The fraternity grants honorary membership to men who have contributed to society in a positive way on a national or international level.
Today, Omega Psi Phi has over 700 chapters throughout the United States, Bermuda, Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands,Korea, Japan, Liberia, Germany, and Kuwait. There are many notable Omega Men recognized as leaders in the arts,the sciences, academics,athletics, business, civil rights, education, government, and science sectors at the local, state, district, national and international level. Some of these men include Executive Directors of the NAACP Roy Wilkins and Benjamin Hooks, former President of the National Urban League, Vernon Jordan, and President & CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition Jesse Jackson. Not to mention comedians and actors William "Bill" Cosby, Steve Harvey and Rickey Smiley. Their impressive members also include world renowned poet Langston Hughes and several athletes including six time NBA champion Michael J. Jordan, three time NBA champion Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal, New Jersey Nets superstar Vince Carter, Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Steve McNair, MLB's "Homerun King" Henry "Hank" Aaron, World Series Champion David Justice. Also, two former governors William H. Hastie (U.S. Virgin Islands) and L. Douglas Wilder (Virginia) and numerous presidents of historically black colleges and universities grace the roster of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Did you know that Ronald E. McNair, the African-American astronaut that died in the Challenger explosion, was a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.?
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When an omega male is born its game over.
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When an omega male is born its game over.
the end.
As in the movie "omega man" only man left standing.
despite being the oppisite of alpha, an omega male represents the top of the human food chain as there can only be one.
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The Omega Man (stylized as The Ωmega Man) is a 1971 American post-apocalyptic action film directed by Boris Sagal and starring Charlton Heston as a survivor of a global pandemic. It was written by John William Corrington and Joyce Corrington, based on the 1954 novel I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.
The Omega Man is the second adaptation of Matheson's novel. The first was The Last Man on Earth (1964), which starred Vincent Price. A third adaptation, I Am Legend, starring Will Smith, was released in 2007, and "borrowed" this film's tagline.
The Omega Man (stylized as The Ωmega Man) is a 1971 American post-apocalyptic action film directed by Boris Sagal and starring Charlton Heston as a survivor of a global pandemic. It was written by John William Corrington and Joyce Corrington, based on the 1954 novel I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.
The Omega Man is the second adaptation of Matheson's novel. The first was The Last Man on Earth (1964), which starred Vincent Price. A third adaptation, I Am Legend, starring Will Smith, was released in 2007, and "borrowed" this film's tagline.
Where's John? He's such an omega male that I think he decided to leave early, and hike the trail alone.
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1. A stereotypical sorority girl who frequently speaks in abbreviations such as "OMG," "LOL," "FBO," "totes," "presh," "biffel," "bestie," "abbrevs," etc.
2. Any girl (who may or may not be a member of a sorority) who considers herself "totes obsessed" with any or all of the following:
-the color pink
-shoes
-chocolate
-any major brand name
-The Notebook
-The Hills
-Twilight
-her betches! lawlz!!!11
3. The universal community of females who fit either of the aforementioned descriptions.
1. A stereotypical sorority girl who frequently speaks in abbreviations such as "OMG," "LOL," "FBO," "totes," "presh," "biffel," "bestie," "abbrevs," etc.
2. Any girl (who may or may not be a member of a sorority) who considers herself "totes obsessed" with any or all of the following:
-the color pink
-shoes
-chocolate
-any major brand name
-The Notebook
-The Hills
-Twilight
-her betches! lawlz!!!11
3. The universal community of females who fit either of the aforementioned descriptions.
“Girl: What are the different sororities on campus like?
Guy: I dunno, they’re pretty much all Omega Mu Gammas.”
"Girl 1: Was Paris Hilton ever in a sorority?
Girl 2: I don't think she went to college, so I doubt it, but she's definitely an OMG."
"Guy 1: At first I thought she was a cool chick; then I realized she was an OMG.
Guy 2: How's that?
Guy 1: She was wearing a Patriots jersey, so I figured she was into football. I tried to start a conversation about sports, and then she went on and on about how she's 'totes obsessed' with Tom Brady. I tried to bring it back to sports by arguing that the Dolphins are still the only team ever to have a perfect season. Then she wouldn't shut up about Jason Taylor, but she said he's no Edward Cullen. Who does he play for?"
Guy: I dunno, they’re pretty much all Omega Mu Gammas.”
"Girl 1: Was Paris Hilton ever in a sorority?
Girl 2: I don't think she went to college, so I doubt it, but she's definitely an OMG."
"Guy 1: At first I thought she was a cool chick; then I realized she was an OMG.
Guy 2: How's that?
Guy 1: She was wearing a Patriots jersey, so I figured she was into football. I tried to start a conversation about sports, and then she went on and on about how she's 'totes obsessed' with Tom Brady. I tried to bring it back to sports by arguing that the Dolphins are still the only team ever to have a perfect season. Then she wouldn't shut up about Jason Taylor, but she said he's no Edward Cullen. Who does he play for?"
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Omega Psi Phi has the MOST extensive network in the entire world with hundreds upon hundreds of chapters in the 50 states and internationally. Yes they do party but at the end of the day, THEY GET DOWN TO MOTHA FUCKIN BUSINESS and know how to impact their community...
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Omega Psi Phi has the MOST extensive network in the entire world with hundreds upon hundreds of chapters in the 50 states and internationally. Yes they do party but at the end of the day, THEY GET DOWN TO MOTHA FUCKIN BUSINESS and know how to impact their community...
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Get the Omega Psi Phi mug.The purpose of this Brotherhood, a Service/Social fraternity dedicated to the needs and concerns of the community, is and shall be to promote and maintain the traditional values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity, and Leadership. This Brotherhood was founded in order to provide, to ANY man, a diverse fraternal experience which coincides with a higher education.
Since founding in 1987, Omega Delta Phi has been an organization perpetually dedicated to the idea of constant growth and improvement. We must work to form an organization which not only challenges the traditional perception of fraternities, but also deals with the issues of culture and race in a completely new perspective. Thinking out of the box is no longer an acceptable plateau; the box must now be removed completely.
Since founding in 1987, Omega Delta Phi has been an organization perpetually dedicated to the idea of constant growth and improvement. We must work to form an organization which not only challenges the traditional perception of fraternities, but also deals with the issues of culture and race in a completely new perspective. Thinking out of the box is no longer an acceptable plateau; the box must now be removed completely.
Girl #1: Wow, that guy is such a gentleman, he really has his act together.
Girl #2: Girl, he must be a brother of Omega Delta Phi.
Girl #2: Girl, he must be a brother of Omega Delta Phi.
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