Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

CTL-E-0304 · Organization · civic · 1911–present

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Founded November 17, 1911 at Howard University — the first fraternity founded at an HBCU; colors Royal Purple and Old Gold; chartering member of the NPHC.

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Also known as: Omega Psi Phi, ΩΨΦ, Ques

Relationships

Howard University — founded at
Founded at Howard University, November 17, 1911.
National Pan-Hellenic Council — member of
Chartering member of the NPHC, organized 1930.

Sources

National Pan-Hellenic Council — nphchq.com (official) (primary source)
Wikipedia — Omega Psi Phi

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