In the Beginning | Original Episode

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college.
On the evening of November 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi was founded inside the Science Building (later renamed Thirkield Hall) at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. The founders were three undergraduates - Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, “friendship is essential to the soul“, the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto.
Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.
Animation by Sugarstone Media
This presentation was originally aired November 17, 2020 as part of the Virtual Founders' Day celebration of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
For more information on Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. please visit oppf.org
#OmegaPsiPhi #IOmegaInTheBeginningSeries

[@garyrhodan4335]

I am not a member, but I have ALWAYS looked up to the brothers that I do know in this AMAZING fraternity since I was in high school!!! One day with I will become a member!!!

[@jbwarnock4758]

As a member for almost 40 years I'm very proud of this production. Long live the great Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring back the Lampados club...RQQ

[@andrewluke1582]

I almost cried! This is awesome brothers!!!!

[@QuindaroUGRR]

Lov.e THIS -the art form with new technology intertwined with our Frat's HISTORY: "Priceless" !!! And THANKS to everyone involved in this production.
Marvin S. Robinson II
QUINDARO RUINS// Underground Railroad- Exercise 2021

[@dewonebanks4582]

One day.. I will be apart of this great organization!! /G\

[@fishahuntaman2772]

Smib

[@philldamon4101]

This is Awesome. Can't wait to show my Dad this.

[@willielucas6606]

Outstanding!!!

[@williamclark7966]

If I had it my way I would have given it all to this great Organization and I had one of the Greatest Men in my life Dr. Monteque Cobb as a road model put I let the fucking streets get in my way but I will continue to live my these great men motto for the rest of my life and I stand firm in doing so.

[@manhoodmindset]

Greatness

[@joabphilosophy2138]

Why Bro Coleman light skin 😅🤣 . Coleman put on for the dark skin brothers 💪🏾💪🏾

[@kennethwright5770]

oWtstanding

[@terryrobinson1404]

Awesome!

[@99thsquadron]

RQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQQ

[@timdavis2702]

I love this!! RQQ!!

[@bishopjd2]

Excellent historical narrative...

[@billchandler6252]

I live and die my fraternity! I am SPR88 XI psi Ace 6thD SCSU

[@dawudabdullaah6977]

One of the characters has a foreign accent. When the fraternity was founded the number of immigrants was less than 1 percent.

[@quintonmudd2072]

Interesting

[@baritone28]

Why do they have waves?

[@DarylV08]

😆 I was thinking the same thing Bruh!

[@cheapme1850]

Is that all you got out of this?

[@FredricSimpson]

Waves aren't new. Check out some historic photos. They had Waves with bobs if you ask me. I know what you mean, tho

[@bkashford8986]

RΩΩ!!🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@wideout901]

RQQ Bruhz!

[@Sir.Alexander]

What in the Tubi

[@tuxedo38114]

RUUFUS

[@geetime1995]

RQQ!!

[@ImaDoMe6]

RQQ

[@1queagent]

RQQ FIETTS

[@j.d.1801]

RQQ!

[@ericw1911]

RΩΩ!

[@DapperAJ]

RQQQ!!!

[@4ksig878]

RQQ to the good bruhz

[@nocapnightcap7948]

Nice, but the African accent got to go, my only critique. I felt the production was ku,, that accent tainted its delivery with a false impression of BLACKNESS whether intentional or not. it is important to show the history as it ACTUALLY was, not how one would like for it to be. as a result, Its a subtle erasure of my Founders by way of 'false nuance'. 8v80

[@omegaman2767]

RQQ!!!!

[@leoncraig6519]

RQQ

[@samiam9647]

RQQ

[@williammccray5106]

RQQ