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Omega Psi Phi’s Congressman Clyburn to Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Omega Psi Phi’s Congressman Clyburn to Receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom

The White House announced today that Representative James “Jim” Clyburn, a key figure in the Democratic Party, former Assistant Democratic Leader and Majority Whip in the United States House of Representatives and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., will be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden. The White House […]

Leadership Highlight: Omega Psi Phi’s 47th 2nd Vice Grand Basileus Ryan Thomas

Leadership Highlight: Omega Psi Phi’s 47th 2nd Vice Grand Basileus Ryan Thomas

In an effort to shed light on the emerging young leaders assuming pivotal roles within Black fraternities and sororities on the national and international level in 2024, Watch The Yard is highlighting Ryan Thomas who serves as Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s 47th 2nd Vice Grand Basileus. A Spring ’20 initiate of the Sigma Chapter […]

Leadership Highlight: Rogers Hunt III the Basileus of Omega Psi Phi’s Iota Omega Chapter in Tuskegee, AL

Leadership Highlight: Rogers Hunt III the Basileus of Omega Psi Phi’s Iota Omega Chapter in Tuskegee, AL

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading graduate chapters across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to the brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.’s Iota Omega Chapter in Tuskegee – Macon County and did an interview with Rogers Hunt III the Basileus of the chapter.  The position of Basileus/president of a Black fraternity chapter is a highly respected role […]

Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Omega Psi Phi’s Role In The Creation of Black History Month

Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Omega Psi Phi’s Role In The Creation of Black History Month

In the early 20th century, a growing movement was underway to recognize and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to American history. Among the organizations at the forefront of this movement was Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, a historically Black Greek-lettered fraternity founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Founded on November 17, 1911, Omega […]