OUR FRATERNITY

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.

OUR CHAPTER

James (JD) Davis
Basileus

Chapter Basileus ---August 2025-2027

It is one of my greatest honors to serve as Basileus of the Upsilon Beta Beta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Since 1992, I have been privileged to serve as a Brother across six states, five districts, and four countries. For the past nine years, Upsilon Beta Beta has been my home, and during this time, our bond of brotherhood has grown stronger than ever.

As a chapter, we are dedicated to fulfilling the requirements of our mandated programs, including Achievement Week, the College Endowment Fund, Fatherhood and Mentoring, Health Initiatives, NAACP, Memorial Service, Reclamation and Retention, Scholarship, Social Action, STEM, Talent Hunt, and Voter Registration. Beyond these mandates, we actively support our community through initiatives such as providing school supplies, mentoring students, Omega Read, and Adopt-A-Highway.

We are also proud to partner with the 501(c)(3) Omega Men of Horry County to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to families across Horry County, ensuring no family is left behind. Our ongoing mission is to strive for excellence in all that we do, serving both our Brotherhood and the greater community with purpose and distinction.

Bro. JD