Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated

"Fathers celebrating Fatherhood" starts on Sunday June 13, 2021 and culminates on Sunday June 20, 2021 at 1PM ET with a Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Virtual Father's Day program. We invite you to participate in the week long global recognition of Fathers by sending in your Father’s Day Celebration video ! Visit http://oppf.org/fathers-day for more info. ... #OmegaPsiPhi

B R E A K I N G --The Council of Presidents of the National Pan-Hellenic Council stands behind the provisions in the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. The murder of George Floyd and the killings of unarmed individuals since serve as a reminder of the urgent need to not only pass legislation to hold police accountable, but to also change the culture of law enforcement for good, while building trust between law enforcement and the Black community. The House has already p...assed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Now, we are anxiously awaiting to see the Senate take action and send policing reform legislation to President Biden’s desk to sign it into law. Representing over 5 million college educated, predominantly African American voters, there are three areas for which our respective organizations intend to advocate to create opportunities for true police reform: 1) Accountability, 2) Transparency, and 3) Policing Practices. Read the Entire Press Release here: https://oppf.org/nphc-george-floyd-justice-in-policing-act/ #GeorgeFloyd #GeorgeFloydJusticeinPolicingAct #NPHC #OmegaPsiPhi #AlphaPhiAlpha #KappaAlphaPsi #PhiBetaSigma #IotaPhiTheta #AlphaKappaAlpha #DeltaSigmaTheta #ZetaPhiBeta #SigmaGammaRho

The unapologetic Ben Crump The civil rights lawyer who has sought justice for victims of police brutality and civil rights abuses talks with "Sunday Morning" special contributor Ted Koppel about his pursuit of justice against what he calls "legalized genocide," and his battle against the "enemies of equality." https://youtu.be/1q9ZZ7cLFLI... Source: CBS Sunday Morning

Former (6 term) Grand Chaplain Dr. Farrell Duncombe has passed away Another great tree has fallen in Omega and the 7th District along with the State of Alabama ...will truly miss a great Brother and Friend. Condolences go out to all of his family, friends and those that were touched by him. A write up that appeared in the Spring 2008 Oracle 7. Brother Farrell Jackson Duncombe, Sr. Grand Chaplain, currently serves as the Senior Pastor of Saint Paul A.M.E. Church, the home church of Mrs. Rosa L. Parks, in Montgomery, Alabama. He formerly served as Presiding Elder of the Montgomery District African Methodist Churches Ninth Episcopal District for nine years. Upon graduating in 1959 from the Booker T. Washington High School in Montgomery, he received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education from Florida A&M University in 1963. It was while a student at FAMU that Brother Duncombe was initiated through Upsilon Psi Chapter, and became a member of our beloved fraternity. Brother Duncombe has advanced degrees from Alabama State University, International Seminary, and an honorary doctorate from Monrovia College in Liberia, West Africa. Besides his six terms as the Grand Chaplain for our fraternity, Brother Duncombe has served as Basileus and Chaplain for his local chapters throughout his career. Brother Duncombe is responsible in large part for reviewing and revising the wording of the Omega ritual. His other Civic and professional affiliations include memberships in Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity, Inc.; Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity; American Beauty Lodge F&AM; Board Member, Cleveland Avenue Y.M.C.A; Board of Trustees, Daniel Payne College; and, Board Member, Capital City Boys and Girls Club. Updated the wording of the Omega Ritual for more clarity and effectiveness. Brother Farrell J. Duncombe is married to Juanita Delores Harris and they are the proud parents of two children: United States Army Lt. Col. Farrell J. Duncombe, II. (Antoinette), and Mrs. Djuana T. Wilson, Card Services Manager for First Tuskegee Bank.; and they are the very proud grandparents of Farrell Jackson Duncombe, III, and Loryn Nicole Duncombe.

Shortly after giving powerful remarks during the May 1, 2021 Gamma Pi Chapter Project ENRICH Virtual Program, Bro. Bill Reese (Rho Theta '70) passed away. Here is a video clip of Bro. Reese's excerpted remarks just before his untimely passing. The Omega Service for Brother William Bill Reese was held on May 10, 2021. Bro. Reese (Rho Theta '70), of Waco, Tex., is being remembered as an Omega man's Omega -- loyal to the Fraternity and the Four Cardinal Principles, true to... the Brothers till the end. His last words were inspiring and Uplifting to young people at a time when they most needed to hear inspiration and Uplift. His wife Rita worked alongside him at Project ENRICH in 2019 when it was being held in-person at Bowie State University prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Mrs. Reese started a special initiative for Project ENRICH young women called I.N.S.T.A.G.R.A.M while he worked with young men by holding Young Gentlemen sessions to talk about life. Video and caption source: Gamma Pi Chapter #BillReese #WilliamReese #omegapsiphi

The Sigma Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in partnership with Chicago Alumni Chapter of #DeltaSigmaTheta will faciliate a virtual townhall discussion on Social Justice Reform featuring Bro. James E. Clyburn on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 7:30 PM EDT For more information on the event: "Criminal Justice Reform: Moving from Slogan to Solutions" please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/481864533152723/ #omegapsiphi

Since the early years of Omega, in the fell clutch of conflict or humanitarian relief, Omega men have stood strong and placed themselves in harm’s way leading and persevering, in selfless service. As we observe this Memorial Day, let us be mindful of those brothers and sisters who paid with their lives and sadly left behind family, friends, brothers, and loved ones. It remains our duty to preserve their legacy and to keep their families uplifted. It is with sincere pride th...at we salute these brave souls for their service and sacrifice. #MemorialDay #OmegaPsiPhi

A great tree has fallen in the forest of Omega. Bro. Dr. Clarence B. Vaughn has entered Omega Chapter. Dr. Vaughn was one of three pioneers of the first cancer ...research center in Detroit, Michigan. He was a world renowned specialist (oncologist), who helped introduce new medicines and state of the art technology to the field of Oncology. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Dr. Vaughn attained the rank of Colonel. Dr. Vaughn was a fixture at all Omega events, locally, at the 10th Distict level, and internationally. Bro. Dr. Vaughn, you will be missed in the 10th Disrict and all of Omega.

Congratulations to all of the Brothers graduating this semester. Make sure to send us your graduation details. Stay tuned for more info on the Second Annual #OmegaPsiPhi Virtual Graduation airing in June 2021. #co2021 #graduation Photo: Myles Minter, graduate from the college of business, performs a step with other members of his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, after the commencement ceremony for APSU's College of Graduate Studies, the College of Business, and Eriksson College of Education at the Winfield Dunn Center in Clarksville, Tenn., on Friday, May 7, 2021. HENRY TAYLOR/THE LEAF-CHRONICLE

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund recently announced Bro. Maydrian Strozier-Lowe ('19 ) amongst the inaugural 10-person cohort of the Marshall Motley-Scholars Program (MMSP). Launched in January 2021, LDF’s groundbreaking commitment in the MMSP will endow the South with the next generation of civil rights lawyers trained to provide legal advocacy of unparalleled excellence. Scholars pledge to devote the rst eight years of their career to practicing civil rights law in the South... Bro Maydrian Strozier-Lowe is a St. Louis, Missouri, native. While attending Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), Maydrian studied the inner workings of government to better prepare himself for a career in law. His enthusiasm for political involvement and voting rights activism grew after watching his parents encounter a legal system rife with inequities and lawyers who worked against their interests. Maydrian’s passion comes from knowing that a lawyer dedicated to another’s life can enact tremendous change. Maydrian simply believes that he is obligated to serve others. While attending PVAMU, he served as the chief of sta for the Student Government Association, as well as President of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Rho Theta Chapter. He currently serves as a legislative assistant in the Texas House of Representatives for state representative Ron Reynolds. He works specically on issues that disenfranchise Black people, including the right to vote, among other inequalities impacting the Black community. In association with the Political Science Posse at PVAMU, he organized three student marches that protested attempts by Waller County to discount and disenfranchise the student vote; LDF has led a lawsuit against Waller County on behalf PVAMU students. Maydrian aims to achieve substantial change for Black people in the South. He boldly promotes the idea of investing today for generations to come, as many once did for him. Congrats Bro. Maydrian!!!!

Shout owt to Omega Psi Phi Inc., Theta Rho International Chapter for their contributions to the military community for our Wounded Warriors at the Landstuhl Regional Hospital located in Germany. Thank you Bro. Basileus Freddie Thompson and the Brothers of Theta Rho Chapter!!!! RePost USO Warrior Center... "Since being founded in 1911, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has continued to build a strong and effective force of men dedicated to its cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. They believe that friendship is essential to the soul. This group promoted friendship by pouring their soul (and a whole lot of flavor) into a special meal for the Warrior Center USO. Patrons had their choice of grilled chicken or fried fish. Everybody left with a full stomach and a smile on their face. #BeTheForce #OmegaPsiPhi

Congratulations Bro. Kinley ('19 IMM)!

Happy Founders' Day to the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated! Congratulations on 113 Exemplary years of cultivating and encouraging high scholastic and ethical standards, and to being a Service to All Mankind". #AlphaKappaAlpha #FOUNDERSDAY2021

Happy Founders’ Day to the phenomenal trendsetters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Congratulations on 108 years of providing assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world! #FOUNDERSDAY2021 #deltasigmatheta

Howard University Department of Athletics mourns the loss of an important member of its support staff with the recent passing of Anthony "Tony" Lee, who died Monday (January 4) due to COVID-19 complications. Bro. Lee (('89 B) was the official voice of Bison Athletics, serving as public address (PA) announcer for the past two years following the death of former legendary PA announcer Shellie Bower, Jr., who died December 2018. Lee stepped in and quickly established himself as... the new Voice of the Bison, calling all home football, men's and women's basketball and volleyball games. He also filled in for men's & women's swimming & diving meets. The highlight of Lee's tenure at Howard was his selection as the official PA announcer for the 2019 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Volleyball Tournament. Lee was a native Washingtonian and served as the voice for several local sports organizations, including the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA). He worked for the late Mayor Marion Barry and helped create the Summer Youth Leadership Institute. Lee spent over 28 years as a pillar in every community he servedteaching, mentoring, coaching, counseling, and providing encouragement and leadership to young men and women, and to their families. He also served as a football coach at many award-winning programs in the DMV area, including Ballou Senior High (1991 1993), Cardozo Senior High (1993 1998), T.C. Williams Senior High (1998 2002), Paul Laurence Dunbar Senior High School (2002 2012) and Oxon Hill Senior High (2012 2017). In 1991, Lee graduated from Cheyney (Pa.) after playing football for the Wolves. A decade later, he was inducted into the 2002 Cheyney University Athletics Hall of Fame. He was also an active and proud member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Lee's services are scheduled for Thursday, January 14 at the Judah Temple AME Zion Church (14500 Mount Oak Road, Bowie, Maryland 20721). Source: https://hubison.com//football-howard-athletics-mourns-the-

Happy 107th Founders Day to the Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Members of the Divine 9 community have a long history of working with each other. Pictured here are Civil Rights legends A. Philip Randolph (#PhiBetaSigma) and Bayard Rustin (#OmegaPsiPhi). Featured on the cover of Life magazine standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial (September 6, 1963), Randolph and (Bro.) Rustin made an indefatigable team of seasoned civil rights activists that enabled Dr. King’s now ...famous speech to be remembered so vividly fifty eight years later. At the time of the March, most Americans had viewed these two men as the real stars of the occasion. The 1963 March for Jobs and Freedom was actually the realization of their long-time dream to have a dramatic and peaceful demonstration that emphasized the need of all black Americans for economic opportunities and jobs, as well as the more elusive ideal of freedom. Source: NYU Press

Please join the men of #OmegaPsiPhi and other leading black health, faith & social organizations for a virtual town hall with the nation’s top COVID-19 experts to address questions and concerns as we fight to protect lives together. Event is tomorrow (Thu - 1/7 at 7pmET) on Facebook.com/BlackDoctor.Org See you there!

Happy 110th Founders Day to the Men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Members of the Divine 9 community have a long history of working with each other. Pictured here are Tennis Great Arthur Ashe (#KappaAlphaPsi) and Dr. Robert "Whirlwind" Johnson (#OmegaPsiPhi) Almost a half-century ago, Ashe became the first black player to be ranked No. 1 by the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) on Dec. 12, 1968. That same year Ashe was the first black player to represent the ...United States in the Davis Cup. There were times when I asked myself whether I was being principled or simply a coward I was wrapped in the cocoon of tennis early in life, mainly by blacks like my most powerful mentor Dr. Robert Walter Johnson of Lynchburg, Virginia, Ashe once said. They insisted that I be unfailingly polite on the court, unfalteringly calm and detached, so that whites could never accuse me of meanness. I learned well. I look at photographs of the skinny, frail, little black boy that I was in the early 1950s, and I see that I was my tennis racket and my tennis racket was me. It was my rod and my staff. Source: The Undefeated