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What does the omega phi psi shield mean?

The shield of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity is a representation of Greek life, while the lamp is a symbol for the light created by knowledge.


Why did kappa alpha psi and phi beta sigma not join together?

There was never a connection. And there is no such letter from Diggs to Phi beta sigma asking them to join Kappa Alpha Psi. No sigma has seen such a letter nor members of Kappa Alpha Psi. There were two letters written one from Diggs to college men that were not organized explaining the orgins of Kappa, and another from a fraternity to Kappa asking to join, but nothing came of it. Yet, testimony to such a letter has persisted through the years and it appears evident through the annals of history that some form of communication did materialize between the fraternities of Kappa Alpha Psi and the Phi Beta Sigma. According to page 97 of a book entitied Black Greek-letter Organization in the Twenty-first Century the following historical account is noted: "It was at this time that the fraternity [Phi Beta Sigma] had another unique opportunity to expand. In a letter dated December 11, 1915, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity founder and Grand Polemarch Elder W. Diggs offered to merge Kappa Alpha Psi with Phi Beta Sigma. At the time, Kappa was establishing itself in the Midwest, while Sigma was expanding in the East and South. The fraternity's general board considered the proposal, but in a reply dated December 18, 1915, [Abram Langston] Taylor turned down the offer."


What is the history of African-American Greek life?

If you mean BGLO (Black Greek Letter Organizations), it depends on what you call "history". Each of the organizations have their own history which you can research individually, though the movement itself dates to 1904 (not the 1906 a certain organization would have you believe) with the advent of Sigma Pi Phi, the oldest known Black Greek Letter Organization. Organized in Philadelphia, it remains as a graduate level organization. Membership is "inivitation only". You can find more about them here: Sigma Pi Phi: http://www.sigmapiphi.org/home/ The Rest in Succession: Fraternities Alpha Phi Alpha (1906, Cornell University) Omega Psi Phi (1911, Howard University) Kappa Alpha Psi (1911, Indiana State University) Phi Beta Sigma (1914, Howard University) Iota Phi Theta (1963, Morgan State Univeristy) Sororities Alpha Kappa Alpha (1908, Howard University) Delta Sigma Theta (1913, Howard Univeristy) Zeta Phi Beta (1920, Howard Univeristy) Sigma Gamma Rho (1922, Butler University) Of course there is tons more to each organization, as a rule you can find the official website of the organization by the name and ".org" (like http://www.iotaphitheta.org). Hope this helps.


What is the best African American Fraternity?

Alpha Phi Alpha is the best African American Greek organization. Alpha's list of prominent members speaks for itself. Members include Martin Luther King, Thurgood Marshall, WEB Dubois, Frederick Douglas, Paul Roberson, and Jesse Owens to name a few. It was founded at the Ivy League Cornell University on December 4, 1906, making it the first Black college fraternity. From the beginning, Alphas have dealt with the struggles of African Americans and many Alphas are the first to overcome the struggles of blacks. Alphas are known to be leaders and most politicians, physicians; lawyers, Professors are Alpha men. Alpha Phi Alpha will be the only Black Greek organization to have a memorial on the Washington Mall. Alphas Motto is First of All, Servants to All and We Shall Transcend all. Omega Psi Phi is widely considered to be the best African-American fraternity for several reasons. Here are three: 1) Omega Psi Phi is the first African-American fraternity to be founded at a historically Black college, Howard University in Washington, DC. 2) Omegas have been involved in integral moments in American history. For example: Ronald McNair was an astronaut on the ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger, Douglas Wilder was the first African-American governor of Virginia, Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week (which later became Black History Month), and Jesse Jackson was the first African-American Democratic presidential candidate. 3) Omega Psi Phi has famous members in every professional field including business (Earl Graves), sports (Michael Jordan), science (Ernest E. Just), and education (Benjamin Mays), to name a few.


How are kappa alpha psi and alpha kappa alpha related?

"they are two of the black historical fraternity and sorority that were founded in January 1911." That is an incorrect answer! Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded January 15, 1908 and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was founded January 5, 1911. Both Greek Lettered Organizations are primarily, though not exclusively, African American in their demographic profile. The thing that relates the two organizations is the fact that Lucy Diggs Slowe, one of the sixteen original founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and Elder Watson Diggs, the principal founder of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity were FIRST COUSINS and both were the FIRST President (Basileus/Polemarch) of their respective organizations' Alpha Chapter. Additionally, both were Educators and Grade School Principals. Other than these few factoids is the common knowledge that Pretty Girls wear 20 Pearls (members of AKA) and Pretty Boys (members of K-A-Psi) LOVE Pretty Girls! (LOL!)