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gamma-xi-delta · 2 years

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#Springfield #Massachusetts #HBCU #Historically Black Colleges and Universities #Alpha Kappa Alpha #AKA #BGLO #Black Greek Letter Organisation

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donnabroadway · 2 years

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Honk for Jesus. Save your soul

There are two institutions in the black community that are off limits and that is the church and Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLO) or the divine 9. In the last two generations or so, we have seen an increase of people willing to speak about their experiences with their fraternity or sorority and the church but speaking out is considered a betrayal of the organizations that have taken care of and protected the black community when there was nothing else for us. While there may be a public show of support for those who choose to tell the truth, they are often ostracized and shunned behind closed doors. It is still very much “what happens in this house stays in this house” type of thing. There have been many movies made about church and Greek letter organizations and the controversy is always that certain things should be respected and kept private and never a complete denial of anything depicted. Many people have threatened to sue but these lawsuits either quietly go away or never materialize. Whenever you share information that people don’t like, there is always a threat of a lawsuit and it doesn’t matter who is right or wrong, all that matters is who has the better lawyers and the money to tie up the legal system and bankrupt the other side. Money will always talk, no matter the color of the person who has it.

Absolute power corrupts. It doesn’t matter in which context that power is to be had, it always corrupts. There is a lot of intersectionality between the church and the divine 9, although more people are leaving their organization due to religious reasons. Martin Luther King Jr. and Andrew Young were members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Coretta Scott King, Berniece King, and Rosa Parks are all members of the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., I am a bit biased, Jesse Jackson was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., John Lewis, Huey P. Newton, and Hosea Williams were members of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Betty Shabazz and Shirley Chisolm were members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Jamal Bryant and Ralph Abernathy were members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. I could go on all day but that’s not the point of this chapter. If you notice the one thing all of these organizations have in common, it’s the inc. behind it. Every last one of these BGLO’s are businesses and they thrive on a level of exclusivity, elusiveness, as well as dues, fees, donations, and expenses to survive. No business, no matter if it is in the business of saving souls or the black community, does not thrive without a revenue source and that could be tithes, offerings, book sales, and speaking fees or yearly dues but some money needs to change hands in order for these businesses to survive. Just like there is no shortage of BGLO scandals and controversies and people, there are no shortages of church scandal. So much so, they can’t even decide which one the movie, Honk for Jesus. Save Your soul is based on.

When you have someone who is essentially a nobody with a fancy title given absolute power over people to the point where people literally give their last just to be in the same vicinity, that is where the corruption comes in. It’s just like when those 18, 19, and 20 year old’s finally put on that jacket. It’s a powershift. You now have something that many want and the power to give it to them. Depending on the size of the school and the chapter, there could be anywhere from 300 to thousands of young men and women applying for an organization and only a small percentage are picked. That means you have to find a way to stand out because even being a legacy is not enough. There are people literally willing to lick the boots of members of certain organizations, and with an immature mind and a thirst for power, one of two things may happen, people are going to end up bruised at best, in a coffin at worse and it has happened too many times to count, and nearly every single divine 9 organization has, at least, one death publicly attributed to their hazing process, which is why the intake process has changed so much over the last 30 years. It’s not only the college students partaking in these behaviors. Many people, with arrested development, come back to the only time and place they ever had power and inflict pain on people younger than their children. There is a lot to be said but I’m not trying to start a debate, get an email, or have to proclaim I am not the spokesperson for my organization, although everything I am saying, substantiated or unsubstantiated, is public record.

I don’t know if it’s the information age and the ability to talk to different people from all over the world with different experiences but the younger generations don’t have a lot of patience for hateful sermons about sexuality, fire and brimstone, or watching the prosperity preachers Gen X and up, would have left the church due to the pastor’s questionable sexuality, Millennials, Xillennials, which is a mix of younger Gen Xers and older Millennials, would have left the church due to hypocrisy. How are you knocking down men, in some cases underaged teenaged boys, yet preaching homophobic messages and using the wife, you cannot even get fully aroused for, to shame homosexuals and unmarried people. One of the reasons why the church is failing is because you cannot preach hate for one group, no matter what you believe, and expect them to give you free labor. Many choir directors, members, teachers, deacons, evangelists, ushers, and people of all sexual orientations have given the church years of free labor, without even so much as a thank you, only to be excommunicated due to their sexual or gender identity. We have families willing to abandon their children and allow them to sleep on the streets due to the teachings of the same pastors who are sleeping with half of the members of their congregations. It’s all hypocritical. I never understood how you allow the church to make you hate people that sin differently than you, but you give a pass to that same pastor. It doesn’t make sense.

While we still have millennial pastors pulling in millions of views a week on social media, like Mike Todd, Steven Furtick, Stephanie Ike, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Robert Madu, and Pastor Mike Jr. the church is changing, and the black community is no longer dependent on it and many younger people are leaving the church, moving to online and virtual communities, and taking their children, and the future generation of the church, with them. How do many people find a church home? Through their family. If there is no brick-and-mortar family church, people feel less inclined to join and be apart of the community, which means less bodies to do the work and less tithes. This is why the church is doing the welcome home Sunday. People have always wanted the sermons but instead of buying them, they can now get them for free on Youtube, Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram. Less holy ghost means less tithes and no tithes mean the walmartization of the church. The big conglomerates of preachers with a large online following will thrive while small mom and pop churches with only a local, older congregations, will continue to see their numbers dwindle. Let’s be real, if I can get the same thing at home, in my pajamas, why am I going through all of that and dealing with all the stress that come with church people? It’s something to consider.

One thing I found interesting in the film was the irony of the first lady wearing clown make up, I know its technically mime make up, but the point is still there, it doesn’t matter if she was miming or clowning, she was still putting on a performance for the public in support of her husband. It was clear the first lady was unhappy. I don’t know what ideas society tells you about women and sex, but women don’t stop wanting sex after marriage or a certain age. I am sure she wanted to have sex with her husband but this man, who is clearly conflicted in his sexually, could not even muster up enough strength to have sex with her or even look her in the face as she was giving him oral sex. That is a big sign. It is one thing to have your eyes closed in pleasure, it is another thing to completely cover your face. Her husband, even with the scandal and all the performing they were doing, couldn’t stop soliciting young men long enough for the settlement to be reached. He was already hitting on another man. This is the life of many women. It may not be a church or conflicting sexuality but it’s something. Many wives grin and bear it because of societal pressures. Her own mother told her not to give up on her marriage. Women are expected to sacrifice ourselves for an institution that teaches women aren’t allowed to preach or lead. Timothy 2:11-15 are very misogynistic and outdated but there they are. The bible says because of Eve’s sin, women should learn in silence (2:11), are not permitted to teach or dominate a man (2:12), and will be saved through childbearing (2:15). The verse about Eve is 14. This is all in the bible. Sure, the first lady has standing in the community, she can shop at all the fancy stores, and she has a big house and all the fancy cars she could ever want but there is literally a mile between her and her husband at the dinner table. The other unspoken reason for the mass church exodus in the film and real life, is that xillinnials, Millennials, and Gen Z are no longer believe in the stand by your man. While there are plenty of younger women who are pick me’s, many older women Gen X and above are still in that mindset of standing by your man, a man is going to be a man, as long as he comes home and provides, what he does outside of the home is none of your business; and keeping your family together no matter what. In an interesting juxtaposition, the first lady was being berated by a former female congregant for standing by her publicly philandering husband while in that exact same moment, that same husband, the one who actually did the discretions that caused them to be in this situation was getting praised. If that’s not a metaphor for life, I don’t know what is.

There are many things in this movie that are implied and hinted at but never said out loud. It is up to us as the audience to put together the context clues. This is not too different from real life church. A lot of people will put their heads in the sand and ignore as long as there is still hope and whatever is happening behind the scenes isn’t too blatantly obvious.

The circle and irony of life is the second the pastor in the movie messed up, there was a new church with a young preacher ready to benefit from their misdeeds. Many members moved to that church. If you remember the Eddie Long scandal of 2010, Creflo Dollars told the members of his church to go back. I am willing to bet that if the new pastor doesn’t keep his head on straight and stay focused on his wife and God, that in about 10-15 years he will be going through something similar, it is the circle of life. They were very nice nasty and seemed supportive, but you don’t become successful in any arena without being smart, savvy, and a bit cunning. Someone always gets stabbed in the back. It’s a subtle stab but it’s still there.

In the movie, the Child’s lost all but five members of their 25,000 member congregation and that is the only part of the movie that really stood out as fantastical. While many of the younger members would have switched churches, I can guarantee you all 25,000 members would not jump ship, homosexual hypocrisy or not. At best, he would publicly be shunned by the local community until he redeemed himself and he would have maybe lost half of his members, if that. If Eddie Long’s church is still thriving and didn’t even come close to closing at the peak of the scandal, although many members did leave, and the church still has 25,000 members with a weekly attendance of 12,000, the Child’s church wouldn’t have closed. They would have been temporarily embarrassed, hired a PR team, went on a faux apology tour, Rev, Child would have went to rehab, and if they want to get extreme, he would preach a sermon about being molested as a child and how that has affected his sexual orientation. It all comes from the same playbook. Lather, rinse, and repeat. No one is more loyal than a congregation who chooses to be blind. People don’t leave the church, they leave pastors. A Baltimore area church, one whose former pastor is ironically the now pastor of said New Birth church, had many scandals and his congregants had to be worse than the Beyhive. They should have a name. I remember having a debate with a family member and she got in her feelings and called another family member the devil, she caught herself, but it was still funny, shocking, and eye opening. Even after the scandal, a few viral moments, and more secret babies, the church continued to thrive. It was only after that pastor left that the church began to get on shaky ground and many loyal members, including that family member finally left the church. It is unrealistic to think everyone would leave. It’s just like public figures who do egregious things, someone will always be willing to turn a blind eye because they enjoy their music, movies, or they have impacted their life in some way. Even after MuteRKelly, his music has continue to trend on TikTok. People have always used the excuse of separating the art from the artist, even when that artist was supposed to be saving souls. Trust, if Rev. Childs had that much of an impact on the community, many people, even public figures, would have turned a blind eye, as long as he brought in the money and could influence his congregation to think and do whatever the powers that be wanted. The reason why Jim Jones, the preacher not the rapper, was allowed to get away with everything he did, was because of his power. If he told his congregation, which was estimated to be 20,000 at its peak, to vote one way, they all did. He was so influential that he was even appointed housing commissioner of San Francisco and that political protection shielded him from the true consequences of his actions and allowed him to move his congregation to Guyana, because how do you just move thousands of people out of the country, and once it came out what happened and what was happening, everyone who benefited from his cult acted like they had no idea what was going on. They didn’t care, they just wanted the money and the votes and that’s nothing new.

#honk for jesus. save your soul #divine9 #bglo hazing creflodollar eddielong #jimjones jonestown

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4evahaka · 1 year

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A History Of Black Frats And Sororities In Rap Music #Divine9/#D9 Sororities & Fraternities find their way into hip-hop lyrics more often than you might notice. Here is a timeline of lyrics that reference the most prestigious #BlackGreekLetterOrganizations (#BGLOs) #KanyeWest’s second album, #LateRegistration, the Chicago MC depicts a fictional fraternity called "#BrokePhiBroke". It’s a continuation of the satirical critique on the cost of college that #Kanye began on #TheCollegeDropout, but it is also a lighthearted spoof of #BlackGreekLife. 🖤💛💕💚❤️👌🏽💜💛❤️🔺💙💙🕊️💙💛🏹🏹 #ΑΦΑ #ΚΑΨ #ΩΨΦ #ΦΒΣ #ΙΦΘ #ΑΚΑ #ΔΣΘ #ΖΦΒ #ΣΓΡ #APhiA1906 #KAPsi1911 #OPPF1911#PBS1914 #IPT1963 #AKA1908 #DST1913 #ZPhiB1920 #SGRho1922 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn2oMN-rcRC/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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newjackamericana · 2 months

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African American culture-wedding traditions

Jumping the broom

Displaying Familial Wedding Photos

Crossing Sticks

Libation Ceremony

BGLO Fraternity and Sorority Serenading and Stroll

Tying the Knot

* If you would like to include any more regional practices for this subject please do not be scared to contribute!

#aa culture #african american #black americans #culture #african american culture #tradition #wedding traditions #tradicional

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hyunsvngs · 2 months

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Juno, I am so sorry

it seems like i'm bombarding you with anon messages everyday...... BUT LIEK

the community here is so open and inviting, i can't help myselfgggfhgfhhghdfshdas.

speaking of which.....

😺 anon, please. I NEED YOUR BGLO RN

LIKE I WILL HNUT YUO DONW

anyways, Juno....

i love you and your beautiful brain. <3

and i feel very honored to be apart of this wonderful community.

ok, bye 👻

-🍥

UR NOT BOMBARDING ME I PROMISE ITS FINE DSKDFNDKG anddd YES I AGREE. KITTY ANON TELL US

#juno’s asks ♡#🍥 anon 💌

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borntodie523 · 4 months

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Wstawiam teraz cały tydzień tiktoki z roboczych i każdy jest do takiej piosenki ze brzmi jakby bglo o nim a on ogląda mój profil. Nie chce żeby myślał ze to o nim bo to było przed zerwaniem nagrywanexd

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laamorcita · 19 days

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the year I cried - February 2023

what mirrors do you use to see yourself?

I really love being Black, especially during BHM. some parts of why I love being Black - we're so damn diverse, cool, resilient, and multifaceted. I know this is embarrassing to admit, but because I was never in the know of the slang words, I used to speak with words that you have to look up in a dictionary, and I enjoyed things that were out of the norm, I used to be called an "Oreo."

Despite some Black folks not seeing me as Black, I always was certain about who I was. Those experiences never deterred me from placing myself in predominantly Black spaces and trying to gain an understanding of the breadth of Blackness.

Because I grew up in a Jamaican household, my view of Blackness was colored with carnival celebrations, sorrel and black cake for Christmas, and an affinity for stew peas and Nutrament. I was born in Flatbush, BK, but my family moved to Florida because of the warm weather. Very typical Black Jamaican immigrant patterns.

In high school, I wrote a 40 page research paper on the Caribbean influence of the Harlem Renaissance. I was part of the McKnight Achiever's, a group that celebrated top Black scholars. Of course my Barbies were Black. I had a scene/emo kid phase, but that didn't stop me from being introduced to Little Brother and falling in love with hip-hop. I also was told that I couldn't audition for a role because a play was set in the 1950s, so the only part I could get was the role of the Black servant.

at UF, I was involved in all of the Black student interest groups, I organized protests and lead programming on the Jena 6. I took classes on African history and I took West African dance classes. I lead Black history month programming. I volunteered at the Institute of Black Culture, and I enjoyed watching the activities of BGLO life.

However, going to Howard University for medical school was one of the best choices I've made. At Howard, I was given the luxury to not worry about "what sort of Black person" am I being, and to focus on "what person am I being/who am I?" W.E.B. DuBois talked about the phenomenon "double consciousness" - how as a Black person, you can see yourself through your eyes and also through the eyes of white folks. Howard provided me the opportunity where being Black was not a "performance" for me, but just a way of existing.

as much as I love BHM, it was really hard to access joy around it, because I'm thinking about Valentine's Day and how I am seen in the eyes of the man that I'm currently doing "no contact" with. a fundamental truth about me: any time I've entered a depressive episode, it was after the end of a romantic relationship.

there are so many different frameworks to analyze why I turn into Sylvia Plath (cue "Mad Girl's Love Song") after my heart gets broken or why my heart can get broken easily. astrologers might hypothesize it's because my moon is in Taurus in the 7th house or that my Venus is in Libra in the 12th house.

instagram therapists would say that I have an anxious attachment style, due to early childhood wounds. other mental health professionals might throw out the words "codependency," "borderline personality disorder," or "enmeshment."

Men who believes in "high-value women" or the Moynihan report might say I have "daddy issues" and that my father didn't love me... which would be more of an indictment on my father than me, but because the receipt of love is viewed as a barometer of someone's worth, it's easier to wield that statement as a weapon. Some men just might call me "crazy."

All those things may be true at times or have some truth, but those cannot be my whole truth. if I am not the sum of one relationship, one bad decision, one heartbreak, I also cannot be the sum of one label. I see all these truths, but it's hard to feel that way when you have a pattern of romantic relationships where you are not poured into.

This month, I've been thinking a lot about what "intimacy" really means to me. I first started by looking at my friendships... the truth is, I'm a woman who has had multiple complicated and layered relationships. I didn't always have a good set of friends, and very much like my romantic relationships, I put up with bullying and emotional abuse for the sake of companionship.

However, I recognize where I was difficult as a friend. One way in particular: I used to define intimacy as emotionally spilling/cathecting and connecting over traumas we've experienced. As a result, I would dump too much into my friends, feel better that they listened to me, and didn't recognize that they were (1) at their limit or (2) needed an ear, too.

but since I started my journey of pouring into myself, fostering discipline, and learning how to generate my own sustenance, I'm starting to think of intimacy as routines and being who you say you are, so you can trust someone. As a result, I've become really good at building relationships that are rooted in mutual support.

if we follow my definition of intimacy, I have to accept that in most of my previous romantic relationships, those partners were not attempting to be intimate with me, because there were a lack of routines, they were inconsistent, and as a result, I could not trust them. sticking around was rooted in the insecurity if I was I was worthy of the things I desired or what was promised to me.

At the end of February, I found myself doing this thing where to feel "better" about the end of the relationship and my choice, I am mentally degrading the person in the hopes that I can knock them off the pedestal my mind [re: fear of abandonment] has put them on. this is not sustainable, and yet I need a quick win. I also am doing this thing where I'm checking their social media for hints and clues on how they feel about me. This is also not sustainable and will give me multipole losses.

when I look in a mirror, I see a Black woman and my Blackness, which I love. While being Black is a part of my identity, it certainly is not all of me. but when I see myself mirrored in certain interactions, I also see a heartbroken woman that's dying to be chosen, begging to be seen the way I want to be seen as a woman in love. I want to close my eyes. I'm trying my best to bear witness and not hate that part of me.

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barberxculture · 19 days

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I AM a KNIGHT.

by: Jesse Escalante May 5, 2024

Paving the Way

Before speaking about Omega Delta Phi, one must speak highly about those that paved the way for Omega Delta Phi to become a multi-Greek fraternity in the first place -- the divine nine. The divine nine is a group of predominantly and historically black fraternities that include: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. These organizations were founded between 1906 and 1963, at a time when racial segregation and discrimination were pervasive in the United States. These communities first formed as a way to create a sense of community in a place were they were they sometimes were not seen. "Black students, whether studying at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) or predominantly white institutions, came together to create these organizations, forging familial ties to one another and outreach within the larger Black community. Those kinships and ties endure to this day. BGLOs formed at a time when Greek life at predominantly white institutions excluded Black students (NMAAHC)." Although these sororities and fraternities were build for their sense of community and belonging, they still served the community in a various of ways and were always held at a great academic standard. It take a great deal of requirement to from part of any type of Greek life. The establishment of the Divine Nine paved the way for the rest of multi Greek life in several ways:

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Establishment of a Supportive Network: The founding of the Divine Nine provided a supportive network for Black college students who faced discrimination on predominantly white campuses. These organizations offered a sense of belonging, brotherhood/sisterhood, and solidarity among their members.

Promotion of Leadership and Scholarship: The Divine Nine emphasized leadership development, academic excellence, and community service among its members. By promoting these values, the organizations contributed to the personal and professional growth of Black college students and helped prepare them for success in their academic and professional endeavors.

Advocacy for Civil Rights: Many members of the Divine Nine were actively involved in the civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality and social justice.

Expansion of Multi Greek Life: The success and influence of the Divine Nine inspired the establishment of other multi Greek organizations, both within and outside the Black community. These organizations were often founded on similar principles of brotherhood/sisterhood, service, and leadership, and they sought to provide a supportive community for their members.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Divine Nine demonstrated the importance of diversity and inclusion within the Greek community. By welcoming members from diverse backgrounds and experiences, these organizations enriched the overall Greek experience and helped foster a more inclusive environment on college campuses.

Overall, the Divine Nine's legacy extends beyond its individual member organizations, influencing a landscape of multi Greek life and contributing to the development of a more diverse, inclusive, and socially conscious Greek community. Over time, multi Greek fraternities became a prominent feature of college life in the United States, with thousands of chapters established on campuses across the country. Today, these organizations continue to play a significant role in the lives of many college students, providing them with opportunities for personal growth, leadership development, and community service.

The History of Omega Delta Phi

Omega Delta Phi is a multicultural fraternity that was founded on November 25, 1987, at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. The organization was established by seven men: Silas Garcia, Francisco Lugo, Juan Garcia, William Macias, Jesus Apodaca, Rodolfo Quinones, and Gabriel Rodriguez. These founders wanted to create a fraternity that celebrated diversity and provided a supportive environment for Latino students on campus.

The founding of Omega Delta Phi was a response to no representation and support for Latino students within the existing Greek system at Texas Tech University. The founders wanted a fraternity that would promote leadership, academic excellence, cultural awareness, and community service among its members while also fostering a strong sense of brotherhood. Their mission stands true today nationwide: "Since its beginning in 1987, Omega Delta Phi has been an organization perpetually dedicated to the idea of constant growth and improvement. As such, we face the new challenges of tomorrow with a growing sense of optimism and newfound awareness that “good” will not be good enough. We must work to form an organization which not only challenges the traditional perception of fraternities, but also one with deals with the issues of culture and race for a completely new perspective (Omega Delta Phi)."

From the beginning, Omega Delta Phi focused on recruiting members from diverse backgrounds, including Latino, Asian, African American, and Caucasian students. The fraternity adopted the saying "One Culture, Any Race" to reflect its commitment to multiculturalism and inclusivity.

Since its founding, Omega Delta Phi has rapidly grown and established chapters at colleges and universities across the United States. Omega Delta Phi has a national board of directors and operates under the principles of leadership, integrity, unity, and multiculturalism. The fraternity sponsors various programs and initiatives aimed at promoting academic success, leadership development, and community service among its members. A national conference is held every year where many Universities nationwide join:

Over the years, Omega Delta Phi has continued to uphold its commitment to diversity, inclusivity, and social responsibility. The fraternity remains dedicated to supporting its members and making a positive impact on college campuses and in the community.

Omega Delta Phi at A&M

Omega Delta Phi has a notable history at Texas A&M University. The fraternity first arrived at Texas A&M University in the early 1990s, when a group of students wanted to bring Omega Delta Phi to the campus. These students were inspired by the fraternity's mission of promoting multiculturalism, leadership, and brotherhood from the Texas Tech Campus. After a period of organization and recruitment, Omega Delta Phi officially established its chapter at Texas A&M University.

Since its establishment at TAMU, Omega Delta Phi has been involved in various campus activities, including community service projects, leadership development programs, and cultural events. The fraternity has worked to promote diversity and inclusion on campus while also providing support and resources to its members. TAMU has a multicultural Greek council that its purpose is held by all the members of Omega Delta Phi: "The purpose of the Multicultural Greek Council at Texas A&M University shall be: to create and maintain high standards in the life of fraternities and sororities by addressing, coordinating and developing strategic action plans; to unify organizations, promote higher education, provide community services, enhance leadership; and serve as a liaison between the Multicultural Greek Council, the university student body and administration thereby improving the campus climate (MGC TAMU)." A picture of the MGC council can be seen below:

Therefore, Omega Delta Phi has played an active role in the Greek community at Texas A&M University, participating in Greek Week, philanthropic events, and other interfraternity activities. The fraternity has also collaborated with other student organizations and campus departments to organize events and initiatives aimed at promoting unity and understanding among different cultural groups.

Throughout its history at Texas A&M University, Omega Delta Phi has remained committed to its core values of leadership, integrity, unity, and multiculturalism. The fraternity continues to thrive on campus, providing a supportive and inclusive community for its members while also making positive contributions to the broader TAMU community.

Fraternity and Community

Although Fraternities are about the brotherhood and community one builds, it all comes down to our philanthropy. One of the significant causes that my fraternity supports is the Wounded Warrior Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance to wounded veterans and their families: "Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) began in 2003 as a small, grassroots effort providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital bedsides of the first wounded service members returning home from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As their post-service needs evolved, so have our programs and services. Today, through our direct programs in mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care, along with our advocacy efforts, we improve the lives of millions of warriors and their families (WWP)." The Wounded Warrior Project aims to honor and empower wounded veterans by providing a range of programs and services focused on mental and physical health, economic empowerment, and community engagement. These programs include mental health counseling, physical rehabilitation, job training and placement, and peer support groups. Through fundraising events, volunteer activities, and awareness campaigns, the fraternity raises funds and awareness for the Wounded Warrior Project's mission. By supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, Omega Delta Phi fraternity embodies its core values of leadership, integrity, and service. The fraternity's dedication to philanthropy reflects its belief in the importance of giving back to those in need and making a meaningful impact on society. Through our efforts, Omega Delta Phi members honor the sacrifices of wounded veterans and help to ensure that they receive the support and resources they need to thrive.

My Reason Why

As a first generation student , we are left to face and figure out how the rest of our years in college will be. The reason why I chose this topic is because I, myself, was once a young individual who roamed through campus day by day trying to get through college because I felt like I did not belong here. Joining the fraternity showed me that I do belong and that I was in fact wrong. It gave me a sense of self and community joining and becoming part of a multi-Greek cultural fraternity. It has since became a huge part of my role and impacted my career in so many ways. Omega Delta Phi gave the resources needed to be successful in college. I have been given the opportunities to apply to various scholarships geared towards those in fraternities, nation wide connections for internships and job opportunities, volunteer hours and a sense of help in the community. I have enjoyed my time as a brother of the Omega Delta Phi Fraternity. However, my time does not end here. After graduation, I will continue to be a brother and be a service to those thar are in school like many were to me. The friendships I have build are life long and I will enjoy seeing my brother that I once volunteer with, have his own career is rewarding. I know that no matter where I go or where I'll be, I always have a place to call home. The alumni games, will be a way for us to re-connect and speak about the times we once had as being part of such an amazing organization. I want this to be like sort of a way for me to get those people who are new and want to become part of a wonderful brotherhood to socialize and see how you build a a whole new community.

Why Omega Delta Phi?

As stated in my previous blog, before coming to college, I was able to successfully obtain and become a barber. Therefore, I used the skill as a way to not only earn income but also establish new relationships with new people and make new connections and so I did. My cousin was the first to join the fraternity, and after that, he started to bring me around the fraternity more, especially when they found out I was a barber. I started to cut many of the brother's hair, to the point were they saw me as an "honorary" brother. They tried many times to get me to join, but I wasn't ready at first. Until I became a junior, I took the chance and did it. At this point, I had made many strong relationships with many of the brothers, and I was certain I wanted to officially become part of this brotherhood. So I did, I crossed Fall of 2022, and my class was Beta Pi. After that, really it was just history. I grew alongside many of my brothers and created many memories with them.

Life as an Omega Delta Phi Member at Texas A&M University.

References

Home - Omega Delta Phi | One Culture, Any Race. (n.d.). Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. Retrieved May 5, 2024, from https://www.omegadeltaphi.com

Multicultural Greek Council. (2019). Multicultural Greek Council – @TAMU_MGC. Tamu.edu. https://mgc.tamu.edu/

News, N. (2021). The Legacy Of The “Divine Nine” Black Fraternities And Sororities | NBC News NOW. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn_T7zZ60TY

The Historical Legacy of the Divine Nine. (n.d.). National Museum of African American History and Culture. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/divine-nine-black-fraternities-sororities

Wounded Warrior Project. (2019). We Serve Injured Post 9/11 American Veterans & Service Members | WWP. Woundedwarriorproject.org. https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/mission

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