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Complete Phrase: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the _________. - ✔✔first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college. When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - ✔✔November 17, 1911 in Thirkield Hall at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. Who are the founders of Omega Psi Phi? - ✔✔The founders were three undergraduates -- Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just. What is the motto? - ✔✔"friendship is essential to the soul," the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto. What are the Cardinal Principles? - ✔✔Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles. When did Bishop Edgar Amos Love become the first Grand Basileus? - ✔✔On November 23, 1911, Edgar A. Love became the first Grand Basileus (National President). Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members. Who were the first Grand Keeper of Records and the first Grand Keeper of Seals? - ✔✔On November 23, 1911, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman were selected to be the Grand Keeper of the Records (National Secretary) and Grand Keeper of Seals (National Treasurer), respectively. On November 23, 1911, how many men were selected to become the first charter members? a: 4: in honor of the 4 founders b: 8: c: 11
d: 12 - ✔✔c: 11 Eleven undergraduate men were selected to become the charter members. When was Alpha Chapter organized? Name the Basileus, Keeper of Records and Keeper of Seals. - ✔✔Alpha chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on December 15, 1911. Brothers Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman were elected the chapter's first Basileus, Keeper of Records, and Keeper of Seals, respectively. Who was the Second Grand Basileus? - ✔✔Brother Oscar James Cooper in 1912 Under the second Grand Basileus.... a: Beta Chapter was formed on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania. b: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated in Washington, DC c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania. d: None of the above - ✔✔c: authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania. Brother Cooper became the fraternity's second Grand Basileus in 1912 and authorized the investigation of establishing a second chapter on the campus of Lincoln University located in Pennsylvania. Who was the Third Grand Basileus? - ✔✔Brother Edgar A. Love was elected as the third Grand Basileus in 1912 and served until 1915. True or False? Omega Psi Phi, after forming Alpha Chapter, was immediately recognized as a national organization by Howard University. - ✔✔False:
a. Oscar Cooper b. J. Alston Atkins c. Harold Thomas d. Clarence Holmes e. George Vaughan - ✔✔Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's sixth Grand Basileus. (1917 -
Under which Grand Basileus was "Omega Men Draw Nigh" written by Otto Bohannon? a. Ernest Everett Just b. J. Alston Atkins c. Clarence F. Holmes d. James C, McMorries e. none of the above - ✔✔Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's sixth Grand Basileus. (1917 -
- Under his leadership, the fraternity's first official hymn, "Omega Men Draw Nigh," was written by Otto Bohannon. Fill in the names: Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including ___________, _________ and founders _________ and __________ are among its graduates. - ✔✔Answer: Clarence C. Johnson; John Purnell; Frank Coleman; Edgar A Love. "Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including Campbell C. Johnson, John Purnell and founders Frank Coleman and Edgar A. Love are among its graduates." What happened in 1918?
a. Omega Dear was written b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles on horseback, from Wilberforce, Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was always fit for duty. c. The first Oracle was published? d: all of the above - ✔✔b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles on horseback, from Wilberforce, Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was always fit for duty. Under what Basileus was the Delta Chapter established? a. Raymond G. Robinson b. Matthew W. Bullock c. Harold Thomas d. Oscar Cooper e. George Vaughan - ✔✔a. In 1919, Raymond G. Robinson (1918-1920) , the seventh Grand Basileus, established Delta chapter on the campus of Meharry Medical School which is located in Nashville, Tennessee. When Grand Basileus Raymond G. Robinson left office in 1920 there were ten chapters in operation. In what position did Stanley Douglas serve in 1919? - ✔✔Stanley Douglas served as Editor of the Oracle which was first published in the spring of 1919. When Grand Basileus Raymond G. Robinson left office in 1920 there were ten chapters in operation. At the Nashville Conclave in 1920, who was elected the eighth Grand Basileus? a. John W. Love b. Matthew W. Bullock c. Harold Thomas
n. none of the above - ✔✔In 1922, J. Alston Atkins, the 9th Grand Basileus, appointed the first district representatives. Today, there are eleven such officers who are elected annually at district meetings. In what year was the office of "Vice Grand Basileus" created? a: 1927 b: 1923 c: 1922 d: 1921 - ✔✔In 1922, the office of Vice Grand Basileus was created. In what year was the office of "Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal" created? a: 1927 b: 1923: c: 1922 d: 1921 - ✔✔c: 1922 In 1922, Under J. Alston Atkins, the 9th Grand Basileus, The Grand Keeper of Records became the Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal. What year was "the Pearl of the west" organized? a: 1927 b: 1923 c: 1922 d: 1921 - ✔✔B: 1923 In 1923, Lambda Chapter affectionately referred to as "the pearl of the west coast," was organized at the University of Southern California.
What is the significance of "the Pearl of the west" being organized? - ✔✔Omega Psi Phi becomes the first black Greek organization to span its membership across the United States - from the Atlantic (Iota in Atlantic City) to the Pacific (Lambda in Los Angeles). Where and what year was Sigma Chapter organized? a: 1923, Southern University; Baton Rouge, Louisiana (USA) b: 1919, Virginia Union University; Richmond, Virginia(USA) c. 1919, New York City-Wide Chapter; New York, New York d: 1923, McGill University; Montreal, Quebec (Canada) - ✔✔Sigma chapter was organized at McGill University, which is located in Montreal, Quebec (Canada) on December 15, 1923. The chapter went inactive and was moved to Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Zeta Rho: Sigma Chapter should not be confused with Beta Sigma Chapter at Southern University (1936) On what day did Brother Walter R. Dunston, assisted by Brother George W. Brown, set up the fraternity's first international chapter? a: October 28, 1914 b. December 15, 1923 c: May 12, 1925 d: November 11, 1924 - ✔✔On December 15, 1923. Brother Walter R. Dunston, former basileus of Phi chapter, set up the fraternity's first international chapter with the assistance of Brother George W. Brown. In what year was the first memorial service for Brother Colonel Charles Young held at Arlington National Cemetery?
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- Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Founded 1963, Morgan State University What year did Omega Psi Phi become a member of the "National Pan-Hellenic Council?" - ✔✔In 1930, Omega Psi Phi became one of five founding members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council with 13th Grand Basileus Matthew W. Bullock elected as its first permanent chairman. Who was elected the first permanent chairman of the "National Pan-Hellenic Council?" a: Norman J. Lamb (Alpha) b Matthew W. Bullock (Omega) c. William Hastie (Kappa) d. Edna D, Coleman (Delta) e. none of the above - ✔✔In 1930, Omega Psi Phi became one of five founding members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council with 13th Grand Basileus Matthew W. Bullock elected as its first permanent chairman. Name of Omega Psi official hymn, written in 1931? - ✔✔"Omega Dear," was adopted as the official hymn in 1931. Charles R. Drew, professor of surgery, and Mercer Cook, professor of languages, both members of the Howard faculty, were the composers. Cook wrote the music and first stanza; Drew wrote the last two stanzas. What is the Federal Council of Negro Affairs or "Black Cabinet?" - ✔✔By mid-1930, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Federal Council of Negro Affairs or "Black Cabinet," which was an informal group of African-American public policy advisors who were organized to help the country emerge out of the depression. Omega men: Robert C. Weaver, Lawrence Oxley, Roscoe Brown, Frank Horne, William Hastie,
J. Arthur Weiseger, Ted Poston, Campbell C. Johnson and William Trent were among those who served on the cabinet. The Omega "Sweetheart Song," with words and music by Don Q. Pullen, was adopted as the official sweetheart song by the ________________. a: 1940 Nashville Grand Conclave b: 1941 Indianapolis Grand Conclave c: 1944 Little Rock Grand Conclave d: 1945 Washington, DC Grand Conclave - ✔✔The Omega "Sweetheart Song," with words and music by Don Q. Pullen, was adopted as the official sweetheart song by the 1940 Nashville Grand Conclave. Founder ____________ entered Omega Chapter in 1941. - ✔✔Ernest Everett Just In 1941, Brother ____________ perfects the use of blood plasma as a life-saving tool. - ✔✔Charles Drew In 1941, Brother ______________ resigns as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of War in protest against discrimination in the armed forces. He was later appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands by President Harry S. Truman. - ✔✔William Hastie Since 1945, the fraternity undertook which of the 10 mandated programs to meet the needs of African Americans in the areas of health, housing, civil rights, and education.? - ✔✔National Social Action program. What Grand Officer position was created since 1945? - ✔✔The office of Second Vice Grand Basileus. NOTE: Dexter Eure, of Theta Psi chapter, is elected to the position on the Supreme Council.
What 3 Omega men were part of the inner circle for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Legal Defense and Educational Fund (LDF) in the 50's? a: Charles, R Drew, Oliver Hill, and John Potts b: Spottswood Robinson, Oliver Hill and James Nabrit c: Spottswood Robinson, Charles R. Drew, and a young Antonio F Knox, Sr. d: none of the above - ✔✔b: Spottswood Robinson, Oliver Hill and James Nabrit That group coordinated the court battles for racial equality. Their work culminated with the landmark decision outlawing segregated public schools, Brown v. Board of Education In 1955, What Omega Man was chosen to be the executive secretary of the NAACP and in 1964 became its executive director. - ✔✔b: Brother Roy Wilkins What signifcant event took places at the Los Angeles Grand Conclave in 1955 during the tenure of Grand Basileus John F Potts? - ✔✔The Los Angeles Grand Conclave in 1955 initiated a program whereby each graduate chapter would purchase a Life Membership from the NAACP. When was Tau Chi Chapter founded? - ✔✔December 1, 1955; Tau Chi was founded in Monrovia, The Republic of Liberia during the tenure of Grand Basileus John F. Potts. Which brother served as the principal lawyer in the civil rights case that desegregated the public schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957? a: Wiley A. Branton b: Roy WIlkins c: Ernest Green
d: Oliver Hill e: James Nabrit - ✔✔a: Wiley A. Branton Brother Wiley A. Branton, served as the principal lawyer in the civil rights case that desegregated the public schools in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1957 Who is Brother Ernest Green? - ✔✔Ernest Green was the oldest among the nine students who integrated the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. (September 25, 1957) Green later attended Michigan State University, where he was later initiated into the fraternity through Sigma chapter. Between 1955 and 1959, chapters contributed nearly $40,000 to what organization? - ✔✔NAACP In the 60's, the struggle for social justice shifted into high gear. What was Omega Psi Phi contribution to the struggle? - ✔✔Omega men throughout the United States were active participants in the "sit-ins" and other civil rights demonstrations. Moreover, undergraduate brothers were especially involved in the demonstrations of the civil rights struggle. In 1961, Omega Psi Phi's Grand Conclave highlighted Omega's first 50 years of accomplishments. In what city was it held? a. New York City, NY b: Atlanta, GA c: Dallas, TX d: Washington, DC e. none of the above - ✔✔d: Washington, DC In 1961, the Washington, D.C. Grand Conclave highlighted Omega's first 50 years of accomplishments. Founders -- Love, Cooper, and Coleman were present. Thirteen of 23 former Grand Basilei also attended this historic gathering. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young brothers to mingle with some of the greatest black men that America ever produced.
Which founder enter Omega Chapter in the 60's" - ✔✔Founder Frank Coleman entered Omega Chapter in 1967. The ______________ in 1968 mandated a constitutional convention for the revision of the fraternity's constitution and by-laws as well as the Ritual. That convention was held in Atlanta in 1969. a: Charlotte Grand Conclave b: Washington Grand Conclave c: Atlanta Grand Conclave d: Denver Grand Conclave e: not listed - ✔✔a: Charlotte Grand Conclave The Charlotte Grand Conclave in 1968 mandated a constitutional convention for the revision of the fraternity's constitution and by-laws as well as the Ritual. That convention was held in Atlanta in 1969. The newly revised constitution and by-laws and the ritual from the Atlanta Convention (1969) went into effective at the close of which Grand Conclave? a: Charlotte Grand Conclave b: Washington Grand Conclave c: Atlanta Grand Conclave d: Pittsburgh Grand Conclave
e: Denver Grand Conclave - ✔✔d: Pittsburgh Grand Conclave The newly revised constitution and by-laws and the ritual went into effective at the close of the 1970 Pittsburgh Grand Conclave. ________________, Omega's only _____________________, was appointed a judge to the Superior Court of Washington, D.C., in 19___. - ✔✔H. Carl Moultrie; National Executive Secretary; 1972 H. Carl Moultrie, Omega's only National Executive Secretary, was appointed a judge to the Superior Court of Washington, D.C., in 1972. Moultrie's resignation was accepted with regrets. Omega conferred upon Moultrie the title of National Executive Secretary Emeritus which was later changed to Executive Secretary Emeritus. The Seventies brought more unpleasant news. What two founders entered Omega Chapter? - ✔✔Founder Oscar J. Cooper entered Omega Chapter in 1972. Two years later in 1974, Edgar A. Love, the last surviving founder, entered Omega Chapter. On what date was an impressive granite monument dedicated to the memory of the four founders near Thirkield Hall, the site of Omega's birth place at Howard University? - ✔✔On November 16, 1975, an impressive granite monument was dedicated to the memory of the four founders. The monument was placed near Thirkield Hall, the site of Omega's birth place at Howard University. During what decade did a revived Life Membership program resulted in a very large number of new Life Members? - ✔✔1970's "___________," was successful in getting thousands of African-Americans to vote in the 1976 election. a: NAACP Voter Drive b. MLK Memorial Center c: Omega Voter Drive d. Operation Big Vote - ✔✔d. Operation Big Vote
In 1984, _________was selected as only the fifth Omega man to serve as Executive Secretary. ___________was named, Executive Secretary Emeritus. a: John Epps; C. Tyrone Gilmore, Sr b: H. Carl Moultrie; Dorsey Miller c: Dorsey Miller; John Epps d: John S. Epps; H. Carl Moultrie. - ✔✔d: John S. Epps; H. Carl Moultrie. The 75th Anniversary Grand Conclave celebration was held July 25-August 1, 1986, in __________________. It surpassed the previous attendance record. - ✔✔The 75th Anniversary Grand Conclave celebration was held July 25-August 1, 1986, in Washington, D.C., the city of Omega's birth. It surpassed the previous attendance record. On what date did Brother Ronald McNair died during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger? - ✔✔January 28, 1986 In 1986, Brother _____________ became a candidate for the Democratic Party presidential nomination.
- ✔✔Jesse Jackson Jr. In 1986, The writer of "Omega Sweetheart" and one of the writers of "Omega Dear" entered Omega Chapter. What are their names? - ✔✔Don Q. Pullen(Omega Sweetheart) and W. Mercer Cook(Omega Dear) entered Omega Chapter. Brother L. Douglas Wilder became Virginia's sixty-sixth governor and became the first elected African American governor in United States history on what date? - ✔✔January 13, 1990 Who became Omega Psi Phi's 34th Grand Basileus in June 1990? NOTE: Under his leadership, a site for a new World Center and International Headquarters located in Decatur Ga. was identified.
a: Moses Norman b: C. Tyrone Gilmore Sr c Dr. Dorsey Miller d. George Grace - ✔✔c. Tyrone Gilmore Sr. Tyrone Gilmore Sr. became the 34th Grand Basileus in June 1990. Under his leadership, a site for a new World Center and International Headquarters located in Decatur Ga. was identified. Under which Grand Basileus was the district structure revamped and the international chapters were transformed into the 13th District? a: Moses Norman b: C. Tyrone Gilmore Sr c Dr. Dorsey Miller d. George Grace - ✔✔c. Tyrone Gilmore Sr. At what college or university was the first Youth Leadership Conference was held in 1993? a: University of Southern California? b: University of California Los Angeles c: Southwest College d. University of California Irvine - ✔✔c: Southwest College The first Youth Leadership Conference was held in 1993 at Southwest College located in Los Angeles, California. Over 100 young men were hand to hear Omega men talk about subjects ranging from manners to morality.
