Omega Psi Phi

language or a lexis that they learn in the process of becoming part of their fraternity/sorority. We sometimes say things that only other Greeks will understand. In addition to the lexis that is shared, they also have different levels of seniority and the Phi, and epsilon) sigma being the beginner and epsilon being the highest seniority. I think this group values the sisterhood/ brother hood bonds that they get out of it. We as greeks love the feeling of meeting new people and being able to…

In the hollow halls of Cornell University, an elite institutions of higher learning the germination of a transcending organization began. Following suit around the county, in particular at Howard University, considered by many as the mecca of African American scholarship other transcending organizations arose. The fruit bore from these transcending organizations provided the core leadership and game changers that shaped the twentieth-century black experience. Too name a few: W.E.B Du Bose,…

variety of programs designed to enhance the cultural experience of UA students. These organizations are often referred to as divine nine: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity. NPHC organizations are committed to community service and support academic excellence between members and the…

founded between 1906 and 1963 catering to African American men and women. They are Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Incorporated, and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated. All nine make up the National Pan-Hellenic Council…

out of hand” (Jeansonne). Greek hazing deaths date back to the 1870’s. Chapters are at risk of losing national insurance coverage if someone is hurt because of policy violation, such as hazing or underaged drinking. A specific instance would be when Phi Kappa estimated it had handled 41 claims from 1990 to 2000 paying over three million dollars for injuries and deaths. There was even one scenario where they had to pay over a million dollars for a Greek house that was burnt down during a house…

Other than representing the Greek alphabet, the letters, alpha, beta, gamma, and along with the others, have many other meanings. Below are the Greek letters and their many meanings. Alpha: Alpha is the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α). In both zoology and sociology, alpha describes of the lead of the group. In astrology, alpha is the first and brightest star in a constellation. In chemistry, it is one of two or more isomeric compounds. Beta: Beta is the second letter of the Greek…

Resident Assistant in Hedrick Summit. Because being an RA is a very time-consuming role, she is an Associate this term in Alpha Phi Omega…

The famous Omega Man I chose to write about is Langston Hughes because I feel that we have a connection, seeing that we both have had a poor relationship with our biological fathers. Langston Hughes was a poet from Joplin, Missouri. He was the son of teacher Carrie Langston and James Nathaniel Hughes. He is best known as a leader of the Harlem Renaissance. His father abandoned the family and left for Cuba, then Mexico, due to enduring racism in the United States. Young Langston was left to be…

So to understand why Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was founded you have to understand where it was founded which is upstate New York at Cornell University. It was founded by 7 black men which are called the “Jewels” according to (apa1906). There names were Henrey Arthur Callis…

fraternities and sororities might be innocent of these allegations, there have been a substantial amount of incidents involving Greek Life members. Three of the most famous stories about hazing involve the Kappa Sigma, Psi Epsilon…