“The Male Perspective” with guest┃ Phi Iota ┃ Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: The Men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞
Phi Iota
Graduate Chapter
Phoenix, Arizona
Chartered in 1946
On today’s installment of “The Male Perspective,” Phi Iota is represented by its current Basileus, Bro. Jeff Birthwright, Immediate Past Basileus, Bro. Lourenco Lopes and Bro. Khaim Williams.
For over 75 years, Phi Iota has actively served the Phoenix community. Through its Omega Youth Leadership Academy, a community-based youth development program, the chapter mentors young males in 5th–12th grade. Their “Community-Oriented Policing Taskforce” serves as a link between law enforcement and communities of color. In addition, Phi Iota engages in a wide range of additional social action projects, such as street cleanups, food and clothing assistance for the homeless, and scholarship programs.
For more information on Phi Iota:
https://phoenixques.org/
https://www.facebook.com/PhiIotaBruhz
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“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.” (https://oppf.org)
“The Male Perspective” is hosted by Lana Reid, the founder of Conversations in Color, a nonprofit 501(c)3 grassroots organization dedicated to providing uplifting and community building spaces of dialogue for Black voices.
Conversations in Color’s Current Initiatives:
- THE MALE PERSPECTIVE: The purpose of “The Male Perspective” is to dispel stereotypes and increase awareness of the experiences of Black men through open discussions, thought-provoking interviews, and sharing personal experiences that serve as a platform to highlight the diversity and depth of the Black male experience.
- SISTAS REBUILDING SISTERHOOD: “Sistas Rebuilding Sisterhood,” is an intergenerational group of Black women who come together for relaxed and non-judgmental gatherings to exchange ideas, experiences and collaborate in a collective effort to improve the quality of sisterhood interactions in our day to day lives.
- KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR : “Know Your Neighbor” community engagement will aim to foster connectivity and a sense of community in local neighborhoods through our video contest. The program seeks to encourage interaction among neighbors in their immediate area and create a sense of community that can lead to thriving, connected and safer areas.