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Dr. Oscar James Cooper (1888–1972) was a physician and African-American cultural leader. He is known for cofounding Omega Psi Phi in Washington, D.C., the first fraternity founded by students at a historically black college. In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he was a charter member of the Pyramid Club.
Omega Psi Phi fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911, the first at a historically black university, by three Howard University students, Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman, and their faculty adviser, Dr. Ernest Everett Just.
[3] [1] While at Howard, Love and two other students, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman, established Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on November 17, 1911. Ernest Everett Just assisted the students in their endeavors. Love was a charter member for Howard's Alpha chapter on December 15, 1911, and served as its first Grand Basileus (president). [1] [8]
The list of Omega Psi Phi (ΩΨΦ) members (commonly referred to as Omegas or Ques) includes initiated and honorary members. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University and incorporated under the laws of Washington, D.C. , on October 28, 1914.
He will be attending the Omega Psi Phi’s 83rd Grand Conclave held from July 22-26 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The city does not understand the economic value of the Conclave coming to ...
Pages in category "Omega Psi Phi founders" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. ... Oscar James Cooper; J. Ernest Everett Just; L. Edgar Amos Love
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On November 17, 1911, Ernest Just and three Howard University students (Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper, and Frank Coleman), established the Omega Psi Phi fraternity on the campus of Howard. Love, Cooper, and Coleman had approached Just about establishing the first black fraternity on campus.