Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

Quick Scoop

  • Founding date: November 17, 1911.
  • Location: Howard University, Washington, D.C.
  • Significance: It is recognized as the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically Black college or university (HBCU).

A Bit Of Background

  • The fraternity was created by three Howard University undergraduates—Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, and Frank Coleman—along with their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
  • Its name comes from the initials of a Greek phrase meaning “friendship is essential to the soul,” which became the organization’s core motto.

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