Omega Psi Phi | |
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ΩΨΦ | |
Founded | November 17, 1911 Howard University |
Type | Social |
Affiliation | NPHC |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | African American |
Scope | International |
Motto | "Friendship is Essential to the Soul" |
Pillars | Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift |
Colors | Royal purple and Old gold |
Symbol | Lamp |
Mascot | Dog |
Publication | Oracle and Clarion Call |
Chapters | 750+ |
Members | 250,000+ lifetime |
Nicknames | Omegas, Ques, Que Dogs |
Headquarters | 3951 Snapfinger Parkway Decatur, Georgia United States |
Website | oppf.org |
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (ΩΨΦ) is a historically African-American collegiate fraternity. It was founded on November 17, 1911 at Howard University. Omega Psi Phi is a founding member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. The fraternity has chartered over 750 undergraduate and graduate chapters. Over 250,000 men have been initiated into Omega Psi Phi.