Divine Nine: Omega Psi Phi

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, founded at Howard University in Washington, DC,  was the first of the intercollegiate Black Greek Letter fraternities to be founded at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). Their four founders, three undergraduate and one advisor, wanted the fraternity to stand for the principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift.

Founded: November 17, 1911

Where: Howard University (Washington, DC)

Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soul

Mission Statement: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. mission is to bring about union of college men of similar high ideals of scholarship and manhood in order to stimulate the attainment of ideas and ambitions of its members; occupy a progressive, helpful and constructive place in political life of the community and nation; and foster the humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual; and aid downtrodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher economic and intellectual status.

Nickname: Ques

Colors: Royal Purple and Old Gold

Prominent Members: Langston Hughes, Carter G. Woodson, Bill Cosby, Michael Jordan, Shaquille O’Neal, Earl Graves, Jesse Jackson, Roy Wilkins, Walter Massey, Charlie Ward

Twitter: @officialoppf

Facebook: facebook.com/FIETTS