Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911 on the campus of Howard University by Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. The name was derived from the initials of the Greek phrase Omega Psi Phi meaning, “friendship is essential to the soul.” That phrase was also selected as the motto for the fraternity.
Motto: “Friendship is Essential to the Soul”
Colors: Purple and Gold
Symbol: Lamp
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Here is a list of some celebrity members below:
1. Tom Joyner
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Lambda Epsilon
2. Rickey Smiley
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Psi Rho
3. D.L. Hughley
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D.L. Hughley is an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi.
4. Wanya Morris (L)
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Special Intake (Tau Tau)
5. AJ Calloway (R)
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Tau Chi
6. Terrance J
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Mu Psi
7. Jesse Jackson
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Pi Psi
8. Shaquille O'Neal
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Grand Chapter (Special Intake)
9. Michael Jordan (L)
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Omicron Alpha
10. Langston Hughes
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Beta
11. Joe Torry
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Joe Torry is a member of Omega Psi Phi.
12. Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson is an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi.
13. George Clinton
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George Clinton is an honorary member of Omega Psi Phi.