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 […]
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 […]
In Wilmington, North Carolina, Cedric Harrison, a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., stands as a beacon of empowerment and historical preservation. Through his initiatives, Support the Port and wilmingtoNColor, Harrison has become a driving force for economic growth and advancement within the African American community in his hometown. A Wilmington native, Harrison […]
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 […]
The HBCU Esports community keeps thriving, with much of its growth driven by two pioneering members of the Divine Nine who are proud HBCU graduates themselves: Ryan Johnson, an Alpha Phi Alpha member, and Chris Peay, an Omega Psi Phi member. This week, the visionary minds behind Cxmmunity Media, Ryan Johnson, a Fall 2018 initiate […]
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’s Fraternity Inc.’s Lambda Alpha Chapter in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and did an interview with Safiyy Raoof the Basileus of the chapter. The position of Basileus/president of […]
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 […]
Did you know that the marketing and planning for America’s 250th Anniversary on July 4, 2026, is under development and the project leader is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.? In 2026, the nation will celebrate its 250th Anniversary(semiquin-centennial) and the position of Vice President, Head of Marketing & Branding will be held […]