Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

The four founders of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity wanted the fraternity to stand for the “principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift” which not only aligns with each of the founders’ views and accomplishments but also from the prestigious Historically Black College in which the Fraternity originated. Each of the founders accomplished feats unheard of from African Americans at that time and inspires and encourages other African Americans to follow the precedent set and make a difference within the black community and throughout the world. Edgar Amos Love, one of the three undergraduates that founded the Fraternity graduated from the Academy of Morgan College, now known as Morgan State University, in 1909. He received a Bachelor’s
Despite the prejudice and the intimidation that would be felt by someone in this situation, Love’s determination caused him to persevere and obtain the degrees he aspired for. Love served two non-consecutive terms as Grand Basileus for Howard’s Alpha Chapter. Not only did he help people domestically, but during World War I, Love spent fourteen months overseas, serving as a chaplain in the United States Army at a time when the country that he served for was against him and his fellow African Americans. Upon honorable discharge he became a professor at Morgan College (Morgan State University 1975-Present) for two years and devoting additional time as the school’s athletic director. After he left Morgan, he became a Methodist minister. He guided various congregations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland. In 1933 he became District Superintendent of the Washington Conference of the Methodist Church and was appointed to lead the Methodist Department of Negro Work in 1940 which led to his election on June 22, 1952 as Bishop of the segregated Central Conference (Baltimore area) of the Methodist Church. In November of 1966 through June
He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Howard University in 1913 and a Master of Science degree from the University of Chicago, being one of only fourteen African American students to earn a degree in the early 20th century. Frank Coleman went on to pursue further study at the University of Pennsylvania; just thirty years after the University admitted its first African American student. He served as a professor and head of the Physics Department of Howard University in Washington DC. Coleman also served as one of the few black Army officers in World War I. Frank Coleman’s work really shows his dedication to education of African American students as he spent all of his life receiving an education or educating