Omega Psi Phi, the first historically Black fraternity founded at a historically Black university, is established at Howard University.
At a Glance
- Date
- 17 November 1911
- Location
- Washington, D.C.
- Key people
- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, Frank Coleman
- Category
- Organizations & Institutions
- Source
- Omega Psi Phi founding records · Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
What It Meant Then
It strengthened Black collegiate brotherhood and leadership during Jim Crow.
What It Means Now
Omega Psi Phi remains a leading Divine Nine fraternity.
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