2017 Spring Q-View by The Mighty Sixth District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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April 2017 - Spring Edition

a publication of The Mighty Sixth District

THE COVER left to right: District Representative Brother Howard Jackson, North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Brother Mike Morgan, Major General(Ret.) Brother Abraham J. Turner, South Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Brother Don Beatty

The Q-View Executive Manager Brother Howard Jackson Editor-in-Chief Brother Kurt Walker Copy Editor Brother Ernest “E.D.”Hall Photographers Brother Galvin Crisp Brother James Witherspoon Brother A.C. Holloway Brother Isaiah Venning

Photo by Brother Galvin Crisp

Layout and Design Brother Kurt Walker Q-View Issue 1 Fall 2016 THE Q-VIEW IS THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE MIGHTY SIXTH DISTRICT PUBLISHED BI-ANNU ALLY IN THE SPRING AND FALL FOR MEMBERS OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. WHO ARE FINANCIAL MEMBERS OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE MIGHTY SIXTH DISTRICT P.O. BOX 5225 COLUMBIA, SC 29250 3

THE SIXTH DISTRICT 2016-2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD AND GRAND OFFICERS

HOWARD JACKSON

District Representative

AL WHITE

MELVIN MITCHELL

1st Vice-District Representative

GARY BUSSEY

District Keeper of Finance District Assistant Keeper of Finance

JAMES CLEMMONS

BRIAN BEVERLY

District Keeper of Peace

Immediate Past District Representative

ANTONIO KNOX, SR.

STACATTO POWELL

Grand Basileus

Grand Chaplain

ANTONY JONES

2nd Vice-District Representative

DARRYL SMITH

District Counselor

CHARLES BLACKMON

District Marshal

CEDRIC LUCKEY

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BYRON PUTMAN

District Keeper of Records District Assistant Keeper and Seal of Records and Seal

RAY JOHNSON

KURT WALKER

District Chaplian

District Director of Public Relations

ROBERT HEMBY, II

JOHN RICE

ERNEST “E.D.” HALL

VICTOR BRUINTON

Executive Assistant to the Executive Assistant to the District Representative District Representative

Assistant Grand Keeper of Records and Seal and District Event Planner

Chief of Staff to the Grand Basileus & 37th District Representative

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CONTENTS GRADUATION KIT

CLYBURN EXCLUSIVE

CONTENTS MESSAGE FROM THE DR................6

MORGAN WINS

QUIZ BOWL

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENTS..............10 ACHIEVEMENT WEEK.......................14 Q-VIEW EXCLUSIVE...........................16 ON THE YARD.....................................24 OMEGA CHAPTER.............................34 DIRECTORY.........................................38

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From the Desk of the District Representative

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Lifetime Achievements & Honors Morgan Wins Historic Election For Supreme Court In North Carolina By Brother Kurt Walker

Raleigh, NC - Brother Michael “Mike” Morgan was on the winning end of a hotly contested North Carolina Supreme Court election that was held on November 8, 2016. Brother Morgan defeated Republican candidate and incumbent Justice Bob Edmunds who had been on the court for 16 years. The race was highly contested because a Morgan victory would not only bring a shift of the majority to the Democratic Party but also yielded a historic outcome as well. Prior to Brother Morgan’s victory, all of the previous African-Americans to serve on the court’s ranks were appointed by the state’s Governor. Brother Morgan is the first to earn his seat by election. When the votes were tallied Brother Morgan received nearly 55% of the votes cast declaring him the victor. An active fixture on the district scene, Brother Morgan involved brothers of the Mighty Sixth in various capacities of his campaign. Brother Ken Douglas, Basileus of the Iota Iota Chapter served as his Field Director and played a significant role in strategizing a roadmap to victory. “We traveled across the state, leaving nothing to chance and made sure to involve our brothers in both states to make sure that it was a total district effort” stated Douglas. Brother Morgan discussed his campaign in detail in an exclusive interview with the Q-View that is featured in this edition.

Beatty Installed as Chief Justice of The South Carolina Supreme Court

By Brother Kurt Walker

Columbia, SC - After being elected to the South Carolina Supreme Court in the spring of 2016 by the South Carolina state legislature, Brother Don Beatty was named chief justice and installed on January 1, 2017. The appoinment made Brother Beatty the second African-American to hold the position. Justice Ernest Finney was the first to hold the posiition since the reconstruction era. The term of Chief Justice is for a period of seven years and justices must retire once they reach the age of 72. Brother Beatty who was 65 years old at the time of his swearing in will be able to complete that seven year tenure.. Justices must retire once they reach the age of 72. Prior to being named chief justice, Brother Beatty was the highest ranking associate justice on the court. 10

The Carolina Judicial Connection. Brother Don Beatty and Brother Mike Morgan have a moment together at a recption in their honor at the 3rd Council Meeting in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

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Lifetime Achievements & Honors Citadel Graduate Rises To General And Makes History in Process By Brother Kurt Walker

Charleston, SC – How does one become a General was the question that ceremony host Lieutenant General Brother Stephen Twitty (‘82 Xi Psi) asked as he addressed a crowd of family, friends and fellow soldiers who came to witness the promotion of Colonel Brother David Wilson to the rank of Brigadier General at the Mark Clark Auditorium on the campus of The Citadel Military College on April 13, 2017. It was a homecoming of sorts for Brother Wilson. A Charleston native, Wilson graduated from nearby Burke High School in 1986. He would first enroll in Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia and would transfer to the Citadel to complete his education. In 1988 Brother Wilson was initiated into the Beta Mu Chapter and would be commissioned as a second lieutenant upon graduation in 1991. After 27 years of dedicated

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service, combat tours and various commands, Congress approved the rank of Brigadier General to Brother Wilson making him the first African-American Citadel graduate to earn the rank while still in active duty. A month prior to the promotion Brother Wilson reached another milestone by being named chief ordinance officer of the United States Army Ordinance School in Fort Lee, Virginia. Brother Wilson is only the third AfricanAmerican to head the school since its inception in 1812. The audience in attendance did not consist only of family and friends. Several retired military personnel who served with Brother Wilson came in support. Brother Earl Brown who coached Brother Wilson during his high school years was on hand as well. Members of the Beta Mu and Mu Alpha Chapters were on hand as well to acknowledge and witness the historic moment that was being made. Internationally renowned opera vocalist Brother Morris Derhon Robinson performed a stirring rendition of the national anthem and shared some thoughts on Brother Wilson. “It was wonderful to see him come back full circle. He was a leader back then…and its great to see it all came to fruition’’ said Brother Robinson. He went on to say “Being told that you have 90 days to live and making it years later and rising to the rank of general, it’s a tremendous accomplishment and to be the first African-American graduate of The Citadel to do so is even more special and I couldn’t think of a more deserving person. Brother Anthony “A.C.” Cole was in attendance to support a dear friend that he reflected on during their military time served together. “When you talk about a guy with great character, a belief in himself, they didn’t give it enough justice saying when it comes time for him to keep going on and how

Lieutenant General Stephen Twitty makes a presentation to Brigadier General David Wilson

he battled and fought “ stated Cole. During his remarks Brother Twitty spoke of Brother Wilson’s battle with stage 4 cancer and how he endured the treatments and how he would later encourage Brother Twitty with his own ordeal with cancer. Cole went on to say that Brother Wilson “is the smartest and most intelligent man and a man of Omega that I respect. There wouldn’t be any way I wouldn’t be here to support a man at this time in his life like I did when he had cancer.” The event ended and was followed with a reception where Brother Wilson was presented gifts and recognitions form the brothers of Beta Mu and the Mu Alpha Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Brother Wilson with a plaque presented by the brothers in attendance

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Omega Man on the Move

Kimble Named Police Chief of Town of Spring Lake Police Department

Fayetteville, NC – Beta Chi Chapter Brother Charles Kimble will assume the duties of Police Chief for the Town of Spring Lake, North Carolina. Chief Kimble, a veteran of the United States Army began his career in law enforcement 25 years ago with the Milwaukee Police Department. Brother Kimble is a highly qualified and experienced Police Officer. His work with the Fayetteville Police Department began as a School Resource Officer. His assignments with the police department included Internal Affairs Sergeant, Captain of the Special Operations/

By Brother joseph ellerbe Support Commander Division and nal Justice from Central Texas College Lieutenant with the Traffic/Special in Killeen, Texas, and a Bachelor of Operations Event Planning Division. Science Degree in Criminal Justice Kimble was named Assistant Police from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Chief in 2009, where he coordinated Virginia. He is a graduate of the North and managed all felony investigations, Carolina Justice Academy Management as the Bureau Commander. Brother Development Program, the Municipal/ Kimble developed budget and training County Officers Course at the Univerexpectations for sworn and non-sworn sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s personnel with the department. He also School of Government, and the Police assisted the chief of police with poliExecutive Research Forum-Senior cies to meet standards established by Management Institute of Policing at city leaders. Boston University. In January 2014, Brother Kimble Brother Kimble was initiated into the was appointed Associate Vice ChanOmega Psi Phi Fraternity through Beta cellor/Police Chief at Fayetteville State Chi Chapter, in 2012, where he curUniversity. Brother Kimble’s duties rently serves as the Vice Basileus. included providing leadership and He is a member of several professupport to the University’s Police and sional organizations to include the Public Safety Department consisting International Association of Chief of of the police, property security/traffic Police, National Organization of Black enforcement, environmental health and Law Enforcement Executives, Police safety, emergency management and Executive Research Forum, North telecommunications. Carolina Police Executives, and the A native of Milwaukee, he received Fraternal Order of Police. an Associate of Arts Degree in Crimi-

Gaffney to Lead J.C Lewis Health Care Center as CEO By Brother Danny allen

Beaufort, SC - J.C. Lewis Primary Health Care Center and its board of directors are pleased to announce J. Brandon Gaffney has accepted the position of its new Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Gaffney will 12

provide detailed oversight, strategy, and vision for the nonprofit organization’s future growth and successful execution of its founding mission to provide affordable health care services to individuals in the Savannah community. Prior to accepting this position, Gaffney served as chief operating officer for twelve years at Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Service, where he was responsible for the day-to-day operations, human resources, and comprehensive facilities of three locations, including oversight of a nearly $12

million annual budget. “We are confident that Brandon will be an excellent match for this position and a strong asset to our organization,” said J.C. Lewis Board Chair Jennifer Wright. “He brings a wealth of community health center knowledge and experience to this position along with a proven track record of success.”

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SCHOLARSHIP NEWS Beta Phi Awards Several Scholarships BY BROTHER JOHN ERVIN

Durham, NC - The Beta Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity held its annual Scholarship Program on Friday June 3, 2016. The event is held to honor area students from Durham, Orange, and Person Counties. The students were evaluated on their scholastic achievements, extracurricular activities, community service involvement and letters of recommendation. Each student also wrote an essay on the personal and societal benefits of community service and where they see themselves in 5 to 10 years. 1st Row L-R Recipients-Santaja Brown, Taylor Walton, Kassidy Webb, Amir Williams and Menefese Kudumu-Clavell. 2nd Row L-R Chapter members-Vincent Bynum Scholarship Committee Chair, Dr. Cedric BrightSpeaker, Cedric Fairbanks-Committee vice Chair and Tony Jenkins-Committee Secretary.

Pi Phi Promoting Excellence in Academia By Brother gary Lewis

Charlotte, NC - Over 60 high school seniors applied for scholarships from Pi Phi Chapter and the Queen City Omega Foundation. A total of 8 scholarships totaling $16,500.00 were awarded to the following students. La Marcus Smith Kelly (Renewal: Student currently is enrolled at UCLA with a 3.4 GPA. Kyra McLaren (Renewal: Student currently is enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University with a 4.0 GPA. Tony Wright from Hickory Grove H.S with a 3.5 GPA plans to attend Hampton University. KeLon Williams from Phillip O Berry with a 3.4 who plans to attend More-house College. Island Green from Phillip O. Berry High School with a 3.3 GPA who plans to attend Winston-Salem State or North Carolina A&T. Austin Griffith from Butler High School with a 4.1 GPA, plans to attend University of North Carolina at Charlotte or Clemson. The Rev. Joseph Edward Maxwell Scholarship was awarded to Simone Lawrence who is the daughter of Brother Corey Lawrence from Mallard Creek High school with a 4.2 GPA plans to attend Howard University. The Queen City Omega Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $2,500.00 was awarded to the highest achieving African-American male applicant. The recipient was Nathaniel Jaron from South Mecklenburg High with a 4.4 GPA and plans to attend Appalachian State University. We congratulate all scholarships recipients and wish them luck and continued academic and professional success. We also thank Bother Dammeon Chisholm and his committee members for their tireless effort in organizing, reviewing and selecting these most worthy students. left - The Pi Phi Scholarship committee with the scholarship recipients

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ACHIEVEMENT WEEK

40th Grand Basileus, Brother Antonio F. Knox, Sr, and 40th Sixth District Representative Brother Howard Jackson along with Kappa Alpha Chapter Brothers and visiting Brothers pause for a photo during the Founders’ Banquet

Grand Basileus Knox Visits Kappa Alpha Chapter And Attends Founders’ Banquet By Brother Byron Putman

Rock Hill, SC - On Friday November 11, 2016, the Kappa Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., along with the Psi Kappa Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., held their Annual Founders’ Banquet in the Richardson Ballroom at Winthrop University. 40th Grand Basileus, Brother Antonio F. Knox, Sr., was in attendance along with 40th Sixth District Representative, Brother Howard Jackson; 1st Vice Sixth District Representative, Brother Melvin Mitchell; Sixth District Keeper of Records and Seal, Brother Cedric Luckey; Assistant Sixth District Keeper of Records and Seal, Brother Byron D. Putman; Sixth District Keeper of Finance, Brother Al White; and Brother Ken Douglas, Basileus of Iota Iota Chapter. During the banquet, the brothers and their guests were entertained by the Kappa Alpha Ensemble prior to being captivated by Brother Reverend Claude T. Williams, who served as the keynote speaker. Brother Williams gave an inspiring message to the brothers on life’s lessons as he took the crowd through the beginning of Omega all the way up to 14

its beginnings in Rock Hill, SC with the chartering of Kappa Alpha Chapter as well as Psi Kappa Chapter at Winthrop University. During the banquet portion, the following were the 2016 Kappa Alpha Honorees: Manhood Award - Brother Bishop Herbert Crump, Jr. Scholarship - Dahvier Alston, Northwestern High School Perseverance - Ms. Susan Woods Uplift - Mr. Andrew Dys Members vs. Men Award - Brother John Coleman Founders’ Award - Brother Isaiah Venning Superior Service Award - Brother Dr. Carl Carpenter, Jr. Citizen of the Year - Brother Isaiah Venning Psi Kappa Chapter Omega Man of the Year - Brother Jaylen Pratt Kappa Alpha Omega Man of the Year Brother Carl K. Dicks

Brother Carl K. Dicks (center) recieves the Omega Man of the Year Award

40th Grand Basileus, Brother Knox. Brothers Robert Parker, Carl Ratliff, Byron D. Putman, Beauregard King, V, and Isaiah Venning were recognized for 20 years of Service with Kappa Alpha Chapter. Knox said, “Kappa Alpha is one of the best chapters in the fraternity. He also commended Brother Williams on his speech, saying, “This is the message we need in Omega and in this country.”

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Chi Iota Iota Holds Achievement Week Banquet At Brookland Baptist Convention Center By Brother Marc Hines

Brother George Harkness addresses the Brothers and guests during the Achievement Week Banquet.

Columbia, SC - November 19, 2016, The Chi Iota Iota Chapter held its Annual Founders’ Day Banquet to honor brothers of Omega and local citizens for their service. The banquet was held at the Brookland Baptist Convention Center in West Columbia, SC. The keynote speaker was Brother George S. Harkness Jr, who

was a charter member of the Chi Zeta Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. at Clemson University. Brother Harkness is currently pastor of Dent Chapel AME Church in Newnan, GA. He gave a dynamic speech entitled “That’s What We Do.” It was a great history lesson that encapsulated how Omega Men have been part of the movement for equality in regards to African-Americans. He encouraged all Omega men to return to our Cardinal Principles and live our creed so that the community can see “That’s what we do.” The 2016 Achievement Week Award Winners: Colonel Charles Young Award, Brother Anthony Cole; Superior Service Award, Brother Mike Marshall; Omega Man of the Year, Brother Londi

Farrow; and Citizen of the Year, Mr. Daniel Johnson. Several brothers were also honored for 25, 30, and 35 years of service.

Dees Named Man of The Year At Phi Alpha Alpha Acievement Week Celebration By Brother Corey Lewis

Kinston, NC – The Phi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held its annual Founders’ Day/Achievement Week celebration on November 12, 2016 at the Dillard/Goldsboro Alumni and Friends Building. The Founders’ Day/Achievement Week celebration is held to give honor to the four founders of the fraternity and recognize local citizens and fraternity members who best exemplify the principles of the fraternity. This year’s guest speaker was Antonio Knox, Grand Basileus of the fraternity. The following persons and organizations were honored: Organization of the Year, Goldsboro Parks and Recreation; Educator of the Year, Ms. Carol H. Artis; Citizen of the Year, Ms. Comantha B. Johnson; Youth of the Year, Ms. Daymon Atkinson; Lifetime Achievement Award, Grand Basileus Antonio Knox (far right) stands with award Ms. Marissa Davis; Omega Man of the Year, Brother recipients including Brother Lynwood Dees (far left) Lynwood Dees.

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Pi Phi Chapter Holds Several Events For Achievement Week By Brother Gary Lewis

Charlotte, NC - Achievement Week 2016 was a tremendous success for Pi Phi Chapter. It was bursting with opportunities for fellowship, celebration and service. This year’s theme was “Omega Men: Living the Founders’ Visions.” In the tradition of Achievement Week we held an Essay Contest. The selected topic was “What would you propose to substantially reduce the incidence of gun violence in the United States and around the world without taking away the legal rights of law abiding citizens to acquire and possess firearms?” Our winner was Mr. Joshua Ryant a student at Phillip O. Berry High School. Our Veterans Day observance was held on Friday, November 11, 2016, and the theme was “Honoring our World War II Veterans” and Brother Andrew Pete Allen, Brother Odell Robinson and Brother Wilbur Sanders, Sr. (Posthumous) were honored during the ceremony for their service and patriotism. The audience had the privilege of seeing the documentary film ‘Fighting for Freedom -The Marines of Montford Point: America’s First Black Marines’. Brother Joe Lewis supplied the veterans and their families with much needed information regarding Veterans Health and Benefits. Brother Carl Johnson Jr. prepared a slide show presentation that displayed the Pi Phi Veterans in their military regalia as younger men and it was indeed a highlight of the ceremony. Musical selections from Pi Phi Ensemble are always a big hit with two traditional patriotic songs. The chapter hosted a Community Day for residents in the Northwest corridor of Charlotte. The event, which started at 11:00 a.m. and ended at 2:00 p.m., featured educational and informational resources from vendors, the fire and police department as well as FREE food for attendees. Organizations who participated in this event: Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department, City of Charlotte Code Enforcement, Anuvia, The Center for Community Transition, Goodwill, Knight School of Communication, City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services, Charlotte Fire 16

Award winners left to right; Brothers Willie Ramey, Victor Williams and Johnnie Richardson Jr.

L-R Brothers Johnnie Richardson Jr. Chairman, Rufus D. Spears, Basileus, Rayshion Sasjington, Odel Robinson(WWII) recipient, Joe Lewis, Co-Chairman

Department, Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, Charlotte Works, and the I-77 Mobility Partners. Brother Perry Caudle and Brother Doug Spears organized the History and Archives Reclamation event that focused on the theme “What has Omega done for you?” Brother Senator Charlie Dannelly Smith, Brother Herb Gray, Brother Eric Montgomery and Brother Marv Maynor of Rho Chapter gave brief presentations and explained how Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. has impacted their lives for the

better and why they believe in the mission of Omega. Brother Dannelly also presented some historical facts regarding the fraternity that helped to bring the theme home and connect the past with the present and future hopes of the fraternity. Brother Dr. Johnathan Edwards and Brother Joe Lewis, RN organized a health seminar and screening for the brothers to coincide with our efforts to make brothers aware. They disseminated health information and materials, did blood pressure checks, www.omega6d.org

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heart and lung checks as well as proper diet and nutrition counseling. While this is a time for celebration we are reminded that there are some who are in dire need. During the hurricane season the community of Lumberton, North Carolina was drastically affected by flooding. Homes were lost and many people displaced. The schools also suffered tremendous losses and are in much need of supplies. We were approached to partner with a local charity to collect and donate school supplies for students in the Lumberton area. It was a success and the brothers gave from their hearts to the children and teachers of the Lumberton community. This small gesture is an example of what MEN, real MEN can do to impact the community. Our founders would have been proud! Living in a metropolitan city affords its residents a large variety of entertainment experiences. One

such experience is to have a professional football team here in the city. When the schedule allows the brothers usually gather and fellowship at the Panthers’ tailgate. This year we celebrated Founders’ Day not only with a brotherhood tailgate but there was also a Brotherhood Luncheon held earlier that day. Brother Lamar Davis coordinated the Brotherhood Luncheon at the Q-Tavern Restaurant and it was well attended by over 50 brothers. After the two events brothers locally and visiting, gathered at the Fraternity House to celebrate Founders’ Day. This year’s banquet was an outstanding success, that was well attended and highlighted the many accomplishments of Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The evening’s festivities began with a cocktail mixer followed by the processional and seating of the dais. After hearing a brief history of Omega and

acknowledgements, we were treated to a splendid dinner and two performances by the Pi Phi Ensemble led by Brother Dr. Bob Graham. Following dinner, Brother Brian Beverly (39th District Representative) illuminated and elaborated on current affairs and politics of the day as they related to the fraternity and the African-American community. Following Brother Beverly the proceedings continued on to the awarding of the four Achievement Week Winners: Citizen of the Year - Raichelle “Rai” Hall Clover, Superior Service - Brother Willie T. Ramey, Founders’ Award Brother Johnnie Richardson Jr. and The Omega Man of the Year Brother Victor L. Williams. We congratulate each of these award recipients and applaud the efforts of the Achievement Week Committee that was spearheaded by Brother William Mitchell and Brother Willie Walker.

Pi Phi members with several members of the Charlotte Fire Department on Community Day.

Citizen of the Year award recipient Raichelle Hall Clover

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2ND COUNCIL MEETING

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Brother Mike Morgan at his swearing in ceremony in Raleigh, NC

A Q-View Exclusive: Brother Kurt Walker speaks with Brother Mike Morgan following his election to the North Carolina Supreme Court QV: On being the first African-American to be elected and not appointed, why do you feel it took until 2016 to make it happen? MM: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a number of qualified African-Americans who were certainly ready, willing and able to serve through election on to the North Carolina Supreme Court. I just happened to be in the right place, at the right time in this history of North Carolina wherein due to it being a presidential year, the fact that I was qualified as well with credentials I brought in light of the whole political climate and the judicial climate in North Carolina at this particular time and things just happened to come together at this stage to allow me to be the first African-American to be elected onto the North Carolina Supreme Court without the benefit of appointment. I think it worthwhile and indeed and encouraging that I have been the beneficiary of this because it allows our state and everyone who aspires to be on the North Carolina Supreme Court an opportunity to realize that North Carolina has evolved to such a point where we can feel confident that the right candidate with the right credentials 20

can take this opportunity and have it realized. QV: As a Supreme Court Justice what do you think may be your first major area of impact? MM: Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been much attention paid to the equal access to justice for all people. There are concerns on the trial level from where Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m coming to where to be on the Supreme Court wherein there just does not seem to be equal access to the judicial system for those who are seeking redress or are seeking otherwise to have the courts to intervene in their issues and situations. I feel that though the North Carolina Supreme Court especially with my input and my presence there, can have certainly far reaching impact in looking at the availability of the court system to all regardless of economic status, social status, or any other intervening situations that might impede ones access to justice in our court system in North Carolina. QV: On a personal note how did Omega Psi Phi, or what Omega brother played an influential role in your life or legal career? MM: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has meant so much to me in a myriad of ways. First

of all the discipline and the confidence that the four cardinal principles inspire; manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift, with those cardinal principles being the standards in my life certainly that has gone a mighty way towards enabling me to be in the position where I find myself. Also another of our creeds, friendship being essential to the soul. There have been so many Omega men that have impacted my life from boyhood through current times and so many brothers have been involved politically and through social action in terms of making sure that we had, in my individual campaign, poll workers, canvassers, voter registration drive leaders, phone bankers, so many who have helped my individual campaign but the wider community voting effort as well. Omega Psi Phi has always been a focal point of my personal career, my professional career, and now certainly my political career as it continues to go forward. QV: How can brothers of the fraternity play a greater role in the political arena in North Carolina? MM: While Omega Psi Phi Fraternity knows from its storied history that it www.omega6d.org

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indeed makes an impact throughout society, through the political process, I still feel as though Omega has much more that it can do. If we only realize the really in effect we’ve only scratched the surface as to our strength, our power, and our influence. There’s so much that can be done as a force. If we galvanize our numbers to understand that there is greater strength in bringing more brothers forward, bringing their great talents, their influential networks, their skills and their labor to make sure the collectively we can do so much more. Society, particularly the AfricaAmerican community, is thirsty and hungry for leadership, which will come, forward and take the reigns of leadership. There is no group that is better poised and ready to do such, and equipped to do even more, than the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. QV: When you examine the landscape in terms of the new position you are inheriting, what do you feel might be your greatest challenge with being on the Supreme Court? MM: (brief pause) QV: Are you there? MM: Yeah. It’s such a good question I have to think about it. My greatest challenge is going to be to understand that as an entering Justice on the court system, with its protocols and its historical process, that I am going to need to mature quickly to convince my new colleagues that I am ready for this position to be heard and to have the immediate impact that I feel I need to have. I’m filling a void on the Supreme Court in that there has not been an African-American male presence on the Supreme Court for far too long. There is a need to have that voice at the table as we go forward and make these decisions. Not merely those that impact the African-American males specifically or the African-American community in a larger scope, but all of society. I believe, because I have the perspective that I bring, the readiness of experience, the intellect, my time on the bench as a trial court judge, I realize that I need to give credence and respect to the protocols of the court as the newest justice to understand my junior role. But I’m ready to serve, I’m ready to make an impact and my biggest challenge may well be to overcome my newness and to have my colleagues understand I have much to immediately contribute. QV: There are camps that are already coming together to block or oppose some things and you just got recently elected. Can you describe the current climate so that our brothers can understand just what you are facing? MM: There is talk concerning the prospect of the North Carolina Legislature attempting to add two new associate justice positions to the North Carolina Supreme Court presumably to be appointed www.omega6d.org

by the outgoing Republican governor presumably therefore his appointments would be Republican justices which would therefore erode the impact of the voters who elected me, establishing the majority that the court be 4-3 Democrat and with these two presumably Republican justices being added to flip the court back to a one vote majority for Republicans, making it 5-4 Republican wherein it was 4-3 Republican before I switched to 4-3 Democrat. Many observers perceive that as being an obvious response to the voters desire to have me to be elected and therefore have a 4-3 Democratic majority on the Supreme Court and with the legislature being rumored to be in position to allow the outgoing Republican governor to add two new positions…that is a development that is being scrutinized very seriously and very openly by a number of groups. QV: I noticed with your campaign that Brother Ken Douglas was very actively involved with you. Define his role and what he meant to the success of your campaign. MM: Brother Douglas was a tremendous asset to my campaign. Without him our campaign would have not enjoyed nearly the amount of success that it did. Brother Douglas is so talented, so intelligent, so personable and so innately political in terms of understanding the pulse of the people. He went with me so many places in the state. He represented my interests throughout the state when I could not be in position to be there myself. He rolled up his sleeves and got in the trenches of the political battles that we faced. He made the telephone calls. He had the face-to-face contact, he was in on the strategy sessions, he did it all from A to Z. I could not have been nearly as successful in this endeavor if not for the great talents of Brother Douglas. My Chapter Basileus coming forward as the field manager for my campaign and doing all that he was willing to do. QV: What advice would you want to impart to our undergraduate brothers in terms of preparing for life beyond the right now? Many of our young brothers are living day to day and can’t see life 5 years out. What would you like to impart on how they should conduct themselves to prepare for a moment like this, that they might not envision for themselves 20 years out in their lives.

MM: Undergraduate brothers, I always say, should understand that the years of being an undergraduate brother will last 2 to 3 years at the most wherein they should plan to be graduate brothers for decades. That said, undergraduate brothers need to prepare now to understand that their longevity in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is going to be as an adult who will be in position as a college educated man to impact society in a mighty way. As a result brothers need to look not merely for immediate gratification, but also look long term and understand that there is always a lot to give when one applies and understand that they need to be prepared for the long run of life. I joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity when I was 18 years old and throughout these years now being 61 years old, I have attempted at every step in life to understand that there is going to be long term sacrifice for the gain that one will ultimately realize. There is always, when one applies himself, the opportunity to realize success. If success was easy then everybody would have it, but there is a need for everybody to understand there has to be sacrifice, there has to be vision, there has to be discipline and with that kind of resolve young Omega brothers and Omega brothers throughout their time will always be able to make a positive difference if we continue to apply ourselves.

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VOTER REGISTRATION Omicron Phi Hold Drives Across Midlands Community By Kodi brown

Columbia, SC - On August 23, 2016, the brothers of Omicron Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi kicked off a Voter Registration Drive, which is a mandated program of the fraternity. Social Action Chairman Brother Roscoe Patterson who also serves as ViceBasileus of the chapter headed the drive. Brother Patterson set a goal to register 100 new voters. He named the drive â&#x20AC;&#x153;Voting Is A Power Moveâ&#x20AC;?. Brother Patterson organized a campaign plan that would hopefully exceed the expectations of our voter registration mandated program. Each committee member was given a small task that would help this drive be a huge success. In order to maximize the efforts, it required creative thinking. The chapter held drives at large events, and also went into communities that did not have high voter turnout or a high number of registered voters. On September 3, 2016, the first voter registration drive was held at the Palmetto Capital City Classic. This was a football game between the Benedict Tigers and the Livingstone Blue Bears. Set-up for registration occurred from 12pm until 5pm. The next drive was held on September 8, 2016 in the community of North Point Estates. The brotherhood set up under a tent with music and provided bottled water and grilled hotdogs for the residents of the community. The drive turned out to be the largest, and 21 new voters were registered. The residents and kids of the community had a great time and really enjoyed our presence. They asked if we could come back again. On September 18, 2016, a drive was held at Brookland Baptist Church. Members of the Chapter attended the 8:00am service, and were recognized by Pastor Charles Jackson for the work being done in our communities. After the service, the chapter set up a table, in the Health and Wellness center from 10:00 am until 1:30 pm. Due to our efforts, a woman of 64 years old was registered. 22

Brothers of Omicron Phi as they register voters at Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia, SC.

On September 20, 2016, chapter members attended the Columbia City Council meeting. We received a warm welcome from Mayor Steve Benjamin, Councilmen Ed McDowell & Sam Davis, and several Councilwomen. Each spent a few minutes recognizing us for the great work Omicron Phi is doing in the community. Brother Patterson approached the council to discuss our latest social action initiative, Voting Is A Power Move. Brother Patterson informed the council that the initiative included registering citizens to vote, educating voters so that they are able to make informed decisions, and transporting voters to the polls. He asked the council if they could call upon the brothers of the Omicron Phi Chapter for help once they identified the needs and resources within the communities in the city. On September 22, 2016, a drive was held in the Capitol Heights community. We set up with music and grilled hot dogs. The community was very receptive and excited to see us there. We were able to register a few more voters. The kids had a great time. The final drive was held on September 29, 2016, at Prescott Manor. The

drive yielded 20 new voters. With hard work and dedicated brothers, Voting is A Power Move was a huge success where the goal was not only met but also surpassed by registering over 100 voters.

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POLITICALLY SPEAKING Congressman Brother James E. “Jim” Clyburn was keynote speaker at the Mu Alpha Achievement Week program this past November. Afterwards, he spoke with Q-View Editor Brother Kurt Walker about the 2016 presidential election, voting, redistricting, and how to strategically fight the power! Here’s the Breakdown.... QV: In your estimation how should we as brothers, conduct ourselves in light of the election results? JC: I think that all of us are aware that this recent election was a big disappointment to the minority community. We had great hopes that the work of President Obama would be continued and would continue to be sort of a beacon of light for the future. We have to remember that history never moves on a linear plane. It doesn’t go from point A to point B to point C; history has always gone back and forth like a pendulum on a clock. It goes right for a while then it goes back left, then it goes back right. Sometimes the movement back in the other direction extends a longer period than others. This time we had sort of an 8-year period where the pendulum topped off to the left from 2008 and here we are in 2016 and it has done this big lurch to the right. The question we have to ask ourselves is how do we deal with this? I don’t think that we did dealt with Obama’s victory as well as we should have. In 2008 we all showed up, got him elected, and then in 2010 we sort of decided things should be on automatic pilot. But the people who opposed his election in 2008 did not stop. We all saw Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader of the senate, saying his priority was to make President Obama a one-term president. Many, many talk show hosts all across the country made it very clear that their number one priority was to make him a failure. What a lot of us did not feel the gravity of was how far people would go to oppose this President on every front…so what we have to do is be vigilant. We’ve got to remember that we have roles to play at making sure that whatever Donald Trump does, if it is to retrogress, we must make sure he is not successful. Now he’s www.omega6d.org

shown already with his appointments, the first being his White House staff. He’s appointed a white nationalist who is anti-Semite, anti-black, to be his personal strategist in the White House. I don’t think any of us would believe that we would see a President of the United States put someone in his White House to run the political strategy with that kind of a resume…we can’t stop his appointments, but we can stop his policies…and as I said in my speech today, I wrote my definition of living, and I said breathing is not living, its only a sign of life, to live is to be free, to live is to move through time and space, making old things new, discovering fire, inventing the wheel, looking for new mountains to climb other valleys to span, other rivers to cross, bridges to build over the many bodies of troubled waters. That to me is what living is all about. And we cannot spend these next two years breathing; we’ve got to live. If we use my definition of living as a guide I really believe we will checkmate this President at the polls come 2018. QV: The term “down ballot offices” was used a lot describing the impact the candidates at the top of the ballots impact a race. Can you elaborate on this? JC: That’s always the case. The biggest bully pulpit in this country is that of the President and the biggest attention grabbers when it comes to politics are the people running for President. So no matter what I may say in a campaign, running for Congress or somebody that’s running for the United States Senate, when it’s in a presidential year,

the focus is on the presidential candidate. When the Director of the F.B.I. performed that unprecedented act, he redefined this campaign. We’ve never seen anything like that in the history of this country. The F.B.I. has never put its thumb on the scale when it comes to a presidential election, but that’s what happened this year. Those elements saw Hillary Clinton ascending, her numbers where skyrocketing. It was no accident that Comey did what he did and I know enough about national politics to know that no one ever wants to question the results of a national election because of the destabilizing impact it could have on the country. But in 2000, every analysis of the 2000 election says that Al Gore really won. I think most people believe that. But because the Supreme Court really installed George W. Bush as President, people sort of stood down. And in this instance, irrespective of what anybody says, I was looking at those numbers and I saw how those numbers began to drop after that announcement by Comey about those emails. It changed the trajectory of this country. She was going up, topped out, and over the next 5 to 10 days her numbers fell dramatically and that impacted everything down ballot. I really believe, but for that letter, she would have won. But for that letter, we would have gotten a new Senate. I don’t think we would have gotten 30 house seats, but I really believe we would have gotten 15 to 20. QV: In each chapter we have a Political Action committee. Sometimes brothers don’t realize how important they are when its election time. What type of continued on pg.32

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ON THE YARD Brother Tyler Allen Winner of 2017 Young Scientist Seminars

iBiology along with partners Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and the Alda Center for Communicating Science at Stony Brook University named Brother Tyler Allen one of four winners of its 2017 Young Scientist Seminars Competition. Brother Allen will attend a workshop at the iBiology headquarters at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) from May 30th through June 2nd. Brother Tyler is a PhD student in Comparative Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina State University (NCSU). He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology, also from NCSU. His research focuses on characterizing the method stem cells use to extravasate blood vessels when injected intravenously. His research also involves uncovering the mechanism lung stem cells use to regenerate damaged lung tissue. Brother Tyler is a Spring 2013 initiate of the Kappa Lambda Chapter.

Brother A.D. Carson Makes Noise With Ph.D. Dissertation Brother A.D. Carson made waves in the educational community recently as he chose a non-traditional, yet innovative method to present his doctoral dissertation. With his self-produced album titled “Owning My Masters: The Rhetorics of Rhymes and Revolutions”, a 34-track rap album that explores various societal issues throughout this unprecedented project. Brother Carson received undergraduate degrees in English (secondary education) and writing from Millikin University in Decatur and his Master’s Degree in English from the University of Illinois-Springfield. Currently he is a student in Clemson University’s Rhetorics, Communication and Information Design (RCID) Ph.D. program. “Owning My Masters” can be heard of YouTube and SoundCloud.

Brother Justin Mckie Helps Put The Gamecocks On The Map

The University of South Carolina Gamecocks Mens’ Basketball Team made school history making both its first Sweet Sixteen and Final Four appearance in the 2017 NCAA tournament. A very integral component of Head Coach Frank Martin’s squad was senior forward Justin McKie (pictured left). Brother McKie is a Fall 2016 initiate of the Zeta Zeta Chapter. An Interdisciplinary Studies major, Brother Mckie plans to enroll in law school as his next move.

Psi Mu Goes To Work On Gridiron The Vicious Psi Mu Chapter is well represented on the Appalachian State University roster. Senior linebackers Kennan Gilchrist and Toronto Thomas senior nose tackle Darian Small and junior cornerback Brandon Pinckney, junior wideout Dante Jones, sophomore running back Josh Boyd 24

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THE GRADUATION GUIDE

Graduation day is here and you are getting ready for life after. Well there are a few things you will need and here’s a quick list for you to consider if you haven’t done so already. Let’s begin! 1) A well written resume: Use your school resource center to make sure it’s right and tight! 2) The interview suit: Gray and navy blue preferred colors of choice. 3) A good pair of shoes: Black and brown preferred as well as shoes with laces. 4) Establish a good line of credit: This will be essential in obtaining your first apartment. 5) Getting your first car: You’ll need transportation. Look at first-time buyers programs. Avoid high interest rates. 6) Budgeting for success: Spend your money wisely. Learn to bargain shop. Start saving and investing.

Things to remember: A bad resume will keep you from getting an interview. A good one will get you in the door. Research the company or business where you are interviewing. Be prepared to answer and ask questions.

Grooming: Keep hair trim and neat. Facial hair must be trimmed as well.

Preferred shirt color is white, beige and pale blue are also acceptable.

Preferred suit for the interview is gray, navy is also acceptable.

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SOCIAL ACTION Quettes and Omegas Prepare Students For School Year By Brother Ken Douglas

Raleigh, NC – Students from the Garner Road Community Center started the new school year with an extra dose of inspiration. Members of the Quettes of Iota Iota and the Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in Raleigh filled a portion of their facility with a wide array of academic supplies. The more than 30 students in the after-school program were greeted with book bags, paper, pens, pencils, tablets, glue sticks, notebooks, presentation folders, crayons, highlighters, index cards and markers, among other items. In addition to the Quettes and members of Omega Psi Phi, the Sanford-based Coty company provided items such as cushioned laptop computer covers. “All too often our young people enter each school year with a limited amount of supplies and resources to accurately get them through the year,” said Mozetta Johnson, CEO of the Garner Road Community Center. “We depend on organizations and groups to collect items for our children and help their parents complete the ‘check off list’ designed by teachers and administrators. These lists are created while the creators never truly contemplate who can afford these items and who can’t. Johnson added, “Now, our children will have a running start thanks to your organizations. They have

a competitive edge with their counterparts because they can easily rely on their donated items and know they are mentally and academically prepared for a successful school year.” For more than 65 years, the Garner Road Community Center has promoted the physical, mental and spiritual uplifting of its constituency. It promotes youth and family events throughout Raleigh. The Quettes of Iota Iota choose a project each year as a way of giving back to the community. “We look forward to our annual opportunity to share, and by providing school supplies we can help contribute to a positive educational environment for the students,” said Linda Douglas, president of the Quettes. Ken Douglas, Basileus of the Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., said the fraternity is committed to doing its part to uplift the community. “No person moves forward alone,” Ken Douglas said. “We presented the school supplies in person because we wanted our young people to see that we enjoy helping them. We want them to know they can count on us.”

Beta Chi Comes To The Rescue By Brother Joseph Ellerbe

Fayetteville, NC - On October 22, 2016, the Beta Chi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in Fayetteville North Carolina, provided food for over 200 residents affected by Hurricane Matthew. Hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans and drinks were served along with encouraging words. This small token was well received by many families in the county that still face an uphill battle trying to put the pieces of their lives back together. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provided vouchers at the local social services department. This gave the brothers an opportunity to serve people in other areas of the county that were also devastated by Hurricane Matthew. The members of Beta Chi felt like this was a great opportunity to show that this great fraternity is all about service to our community. Hurricane Matthew contributed to a lot of hardship and destruction throughout the Fayetteville community and throughout the state. This service was a direct reflection of one of our four cardinal principals Uplift. The thanks and appreciation that the brothers received from the community was overwhelming to say the least.

Brother Kraig Brown (above) serves meals to community members.

(right) Brothers of Iota Iota and the Quettes pictured with students.

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TALENT HUNT The Talent Shined At Nu Alpha’s Talent Hunt By Brother Marc Morgan

Plymouth, NC - On February 19, 2017, the Nu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Fraternity, Inc., hosted its Talent Hunt program, comprised of five competing high school student contestants and two junior middle school student participants. The talent showcase ranged from operatic vocals, to instrumental, to gospel. All of the student entrant’s performances caused the congregation of families and friends to sit on the very edge of their pews, captivated and emotionally enthralled, followed by roaring applause after each interpretation. Upon the conclusion of the competition, as the assemblage waited with bated breath, the adjudicators selected Mr. Rafael Alejandro Garcia, a senior from South Central High School, as the winner, for his vocal rendition of the H. T. Burleigh song, “Deep River.” As winner at the local

level, Mr. Garcia will represent Nu Alpha Chapter at the District competition, to be held later this year. Congratulations to our 2nd place winner, Miss Drucilla Lindsay, for her vocal rendition of Handel’s, “Lascia Ch’io Pianga”; and, to our 3rd place winner, Miss Tay Tiana Bryant, for her musical rendition of Martha Sherrill Kelsey’s, “Beside Porter Creek”. Nu Alpha Chapter extends humble appreciation and gratitude to Bros. Freddie Outterbridge, Marvin Whitehurst, Jeremiah Simmons, Roger Keyes, Jr., and members of the Upsilon Zeta Chapter of East Carolina Pictured left to right: Bro. James University, for constructing such an excelBaker, Mr. Rafael Alejandro Garlence-ladened showcase of phenomenally cia, and Bro. Jeffery Gatling, Nu talented students. Alpha Basileus

Talent Comes Through At Beta Phi Durham, NC - The Beta Phi Chapter of Durham, N.C. held its Annual Talent Hunt event on Sunday, February 11, 2017 at 4:00pm at St. Joseph’s AME Church in Durham, N.C. The event recognizes and honors area high school students for their classical musical talents. The 1st Place winner will represent the Beta Phi Chapter at the 6th district Annual Meeting in Greensboro, N.C. the weekend of April 27, 2017. The 1st

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Place Winner was Noah Cox: Piano-Durham Academy, 2nd Place Cameron Jones: Piano-Durham School of the Arts, 3rd Place LaShaun Ruffin: Trumpet-Southern High School and 4th Place Nathaniel Flowers: Piano-Durham School of the Arts. All of the Talent Hunt participants received monetary awards for their participation.

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Omega Alpha Alpha Spreads Love To Shanklin Elementary

L- R: Basileus-Carlos McCall, 1st Place Winner, Noah Cox and Ronald Peterson, Talent Hunt Chair

By Brother Danny Allen

Beaufort, SC - On August 15, 2016 the brothers of the Omega Alpha Alpha Chapter in Beaufort, SC provided 20 book bags to students at Joseph Shanklin Elementary School at the school’s back to school pep rally. This was half of the bags that were collected for elementary age children in Beaufort County. The other half of the bags collected were given to the South Carolina Coastal Community Development Corporation located on St. Helena Island, to be later donated to needy children in the area. This has been an annual effort that has grown each year. This was the first year that the brothers of OAA gave to Joseph Shanklin Elementary, where they also mentor young males. This is one of many efforts of Uplift and Service the brothers known as the Lowcountry Ques complete in the area of Beaufort. www.omega6d.org

OAA members with Shanklin Elementary students.

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QUIZ BOWL Northwestern High Wins Kappa Alpha Quiz Bowl By Brother Byron Putman

Kappa Alpha Basileus, Brother Carl K. Dicks congratulates Northwestern High School Quiz Bowl Team along with the principal Mr. James Blake.

Rock Hill, SC - In what was the closest

match in the 4 year history of the Kappa Alpha Chapter Quiz Bowl; Northwestern High School narrowly defeated the 3 time defending champion South Pointe High School, 37 to 36. Rock Hill High School finished 3rd with 24 points. In the last round, Northwestern held a commanding lead, however both South Pointe and Rock Hill made a strong comeback with South Pointe coming up 1 point short of sending the match into a bonus round. Students representing Northwestern’s Team: Talathia Holmes, Jalen Holmes, Codi Blakeney, and Da’quavious Feaster. The Trojans were coached by Mrs. Katrina Moody-Byers, Mrs. Kaylen Barnes and Brother Anthony Sands. Rock Hill High’s Quiz Bowl Team members: Kennedy Henderson, KemaniWormley, Derek Owens and Kendall Barnes. The Bearcats were coached by Ms. LaKeisha Wormley. 30

South Pointe’s Quiz Bowl Team consisted of: Seanice Hardeman, Nadya, Jordan Worthy, Max Reid. The Stallions were coached by Brother Richie Pickering. On March 17, 2017, Northwestern will move on to the state competition, where they will face other teams from South Carolina. That winner will advance to the District Competition in Greensboro, NC on April 28, 2017 during the 72nd Sixth District Annual Meeting.

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The Citadel Hosts Mu Alpha Bowl Quiz Bowl By Brother randy grimes

Charleston, SC - The Mu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. held its Annual Black History Quiz Bowl competition at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. The competition for the high school division was held on Saturday, February 4th and was a part of The Citadel’s Black History Month Celebration. The elementary and middle schools competed two weeks later on Saturday, February 18th. The Black History Quiz Bowl provides an opportunity for tri-county students in high school, middle school, and elementary school to compete on challenging questions about African-American History. The students competed for the first prize and a monetary award with the high school division winner advancing to compete in the state competition in the Mighty Sixth District. The high school division had four teams participate in the preliminary rounds. Those teams included Goose Creek High School, Olive Branch AME, The Beaux Affair, and The Belles representing The Beaux Affair. Goose Creek High School and Olive Branch emerged as the top two teams and faced each

other in the championship round for the second year in a row. Prior to the championship round, lunch was provided by The Citadel. A packed house watched as Goose Creek defended its title and placed first in the high school division. Goose Creek was rewarded for its efforts by retaining the traveling trophy for another year. The team also took home the first place trophy and the $200.00 cash prize. The Goose Creek team members included Marcus Hermanstyne, Tyler Stigler, Raven Nelson, and Aliyah Gore and was coached by advisors Gale Freeman and Sarah Nobles. Goose Creek will compete in the African American History State Competition to be held via the Internet on April 17th at 6 PM. The middle school competition was won by Olive Branch AME. Due to cancellations of two schools, Olive Branch’s team was divided and team members competed on an individual basis. For their dedication and com-

mitment, Mu Alpha presented the Olive Branch AME middle school team with the first place trophy along with a $100.00 check. Basileus Linus Brown along with several members of the fraternity made the official presentation to the team on March 26th during Youth Sunday at the church. The elementary championship competition was between Julian Mitchell Elementary and Olive Branch AME. Julian Mitchell Elementary withstood a fierce rally by Olive Branch AME to successfully defend its title from 2016. Coached by Brother Reginald Terry, Julian Mitchell’s team consisted of the following students: Chase Novak, Harrison Novak, Janiya Lagare, Shaniya Brown, Imari Brown, Jasmine Green, Sanaa Brown, and Devin Wright. For their efforts, Julian Mitchell received a first place trophy and a $50.00 check.

The members of the Goose Creek High School team with coach and advisors with Mu Alpha Basileus Brother Linus Brown.

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SALUTING OUR VETERANS Beta Phi Salutes Their Vets By Brother John ervin

Durham, NC - The Beta Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in Durham, North Carolina recognizes their chapter veterans annually for their military service. The veterans were recognized at November’s monthly chapter meeting. A notice is then sent out to local media outlets informing the community of the Beta Phi veterans and the service that they have rendered for the Durham community and also the nation.

L-R sitting: Brothers Edward Bell, Tyrone Baines, John Lucas, Howard Fitts, Joseph Youngue and Donnie Cox. Standing: Frederick Brown, Alton Darden, Enrique McClymount, William Bagby, Wesley King, Jim Harper, Calvin Riley and David Smith

Politically Speaking from pg.23

challenge would you like to issue to our brothers in South and North Carolina who play that direct linkage in chapters to organizing and mobilizing in doing some of the things you are challenging us to do? JC: I think that our brothers have got to understand that right now I’m the only Democrat in the Congress from South Carolina. If you go up to North Carolina, G.K. Butterfield, Alma Adams, David Price…they’re the only 3 Democrats out of 13 up in North Carolina. If I’m 1/6th, but if you look at the House and the Senate, I’m 1 out of 9, they are 3 out of 15. It’s easy to do that math of 3 out 15, that’s 20%. But more than 20% of North Carolinians are Democrats, but you only got 20% of the democratic representation because of the effect of gerrymandering. So the only way you can stop that is to participate in the voting process. We tend not to want to participate unless the President is on the ballot. But the fact of the matter is legislators draw congressional districts and we made a big mistake not making the connection between legislative seats and congressional districts. We don’t draw our own congressional districts. The legislators do that and you are now at the mercy of whatever districts they draw. The only way you change that is to change the leg32

islators. So if you don’t vote, as we tend not to do, if it’s not a presidential year, that means the people who get elected during those non-presidential years will draw congressional districts that will impact the presidential years. And that is what has happened to us. We are gonna have to start educating ourselves in the process. I really believe we gotta start now with every chapter in the fraternity, all the fraternities need to. I think its time for the Divine Nine to stop sloganeering and sit down and plan some action as to how we can impact the political process going forward. If every chapter in the fraternity were to adopt precincts in their jurisdictions and just spend a couple of years…I’m telling you that’s what the other side is doing. We tend not to gear up for the election until a week before Election Day. These people have been analyzing these districts forever. People forget but in Texas, we tend to redistrict every 10 years, that’s not a law. We can redistrict every 2 years if you want to. Texas Republicans got control of the House seats in Texas by redistricting midterm. They didn’t wait 10 years. Soon as they got a favorable court decision, they went out and redistricted. By the time it went through the courts and the courts overturned what they did, they had already done the redistricting. So we are gonna have to get more sophisticated about this process. If we don’t you’re gonna see us

back in that history. We are sitting here in the basement in Emanuel A.M.E. Church where Denmark Vesey planned his insurrection, right in the basement of this church, different building at the time but it was Emanuel Church, but they burned it down. Robert Smalls used to attend this church. Robert Smalls served in that State House for 10 years, and served in the United States Congress for 10 years. When he died in 1915, he died a broken man. He still had money but yet he was a broken man in spirit. So anything that happened before can happen again. I really hope that when I leave this earth, I will not leave here with a broken spirit.

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Brothers: Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Join me in praying for our Fraternity Brothers who have entered into Omega Chapter and their families. Please take a moment to reach out to the widow or family member of our Brothers that now reside in the celestial heavens. Your call and/or visit would be appreciated. Stay Strong and Vigilant as we remember that our mentees, children, younger Brothers and others that follow us will be Blessed as we continue our walk as B ridge Builders.

Bridge Builder by Will Allen Dromgoole

An old man going a lone highway, Came at the evening, cold and gray, To a chasm, vast, and deep and wide, Through which was flowing a sullen tide.

The old man crossed in the twilight dim; The sullen stream had no fear for him; But he turned, when safe on the other side, And built a bridge to span the tide.

"Old man," said a fellow pilgrim, near, "You are wasting strength with building here; Your journey will end with the ending day; You never again will pass this way; You've crossed the chasm, deep and wide-‐Why build you this bridge at the evening tide?"

The builder lifted his old gray head: "Good friend, in the path I have come," he said, "There followeth after me today, A youth, whose feet must pass this way.

This chasm, that has been naught to me, To that fair-‐haired youth may a pitfall be. He, too, must cross in the twilight dim; Good friend, I am building this bridge for him." Fraternally,

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Aldon Levon Coefield - Omega Chapter

Brother Aldon Levon Coefield was the oldest child of the late Dennis and Lula Brown Coefield of Kinston, North Carolina. He attended and graduated Kinston’s Adkin High School in 1956, where he excelled in academics and football. During his high school years, he was a two-way starter, All-Conference selection and Team Captain. He set and broke several records and earned the nickname “Breeze.” He enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he continued to play football and majored in health and physical education. During the years of 1958 and 1959, he was named Captain of the NCA&T CIAA championship teams. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree in Physical Education. After graduation, Aldon completed a tour of duty with the United States Army and was honoraby discharged in 1961. That same year, he moved to Concord and began his teaching and coaching career at Rev. Frank T. Logan High School as a physical education teacher and football coach. He later served as head football coach and Athletic Director through the 19671968 school year. During his tenure there, Brother Coefield won several Conference Championships, appeared in numerous state playoffs and many of his players went on to play at the collegiate level. By fall of 1968, Concord City Schools became “fully” integrated and Coach Coefield became the driver education teacher and assistant 34

varsity football coach at Concord Senior High School under Coach Richard Thompson. In 1969, under Coach Sonny Pruette, the team won the Southern Pacific Conference Championship. After that season, Coach Coefield decided to step away from coaching, to become the driver education teacher for Cabarrus County Schools. In 1973, Barber-Scotia College offered him the position of head men’s basketball coach and part-time athletic director. During his tenure, Barber-Scotia’s basketball team earned three Eastern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships and produced four AllAmerican basketball players. Eighteen years after fulfilling his dream of working in higher education, Coach Coefield returned to the public school system, working for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. In 1984, he was inducted into both the NC A&T University Sports Hall of Fame and the Barber-Scotia College Sports Hall of Fame. Although Coach Coefield retired from teaching and coaching in 1989, his first love was his family. In 1994, Coach Coefield met the love of his life, Adrienne Baker. They dated for five years and were married in the romantic Virgin Islands in 1999. In 2008, the gymnasium floor at Barber-Scotia College was named “Al Coefield Court” in his honor. Most recently in October 2015, Brother Coefield was inducted into the Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame. For over 30 years, Al has been a faithful member of Little Rock AME Zion Church, receiving several awards, also serving on both the Board of Trustees and as a Pastor’s Aid for several years. Brother Coefield was also proud of his over 50-year membership in the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Coach Coefield was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Pearlene, his brother Dennis Jr., his great-grandchild Jeffery III and his loving first cousin-sibling, Bonnie Lawson. Coach Aldon Levon Coefield

quietly entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 29, 2016. Brother Coefield leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Adrienne; daughter, LaDonna (Tim); sons Reginald and Sean (Tonya); sister Tena and Darlene (Robert); grandchildren Rashawn, Reginald Jr., Jannike, Jaleah, Alexandrea, Justin, Ajela, Brittany, Matthew and Aiden; greatgrandchildren Kylah, Aldon, Avery, Leah, Symone, Jahmir; godson Terrance; mother-in-law Dorothy Wilson; sisters-in-law Sharon and Dee; nephews Robert (Wanda), Christopher, Jazen, Monjah (Sharana); niece Sonjia; first cousin who is like a sibling, William “Bill” Lawson; and cousin Anthony (Della); his longtime friend for over 60 years, Spencer Gwynn; a host of other relatives and friends.

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Thomas N. James - Omega Chapter Brother Thomas N. James was born to the late Millard James and Sadie Merritt James on March 23, 1932. He transitioned from labor to rest on September 6, 2016. Brother James was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc through the Alpha Nu graduate chapter which serves Stamford, Connecticut on December 11, 1965. Embracing our cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift; Brother Thomas dedicated many years of his life as a man of Omega. He was a life member of the fraternity. Brother James was a native of Vance County and graduated from Henderson Institute. He later attended North Carolina Central University in Durham and Fordham University where he received a Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Chemistry. He served his country in the Air Force. He worked for various companies including Clairol, Johnson and Johnson and Zoto Chemicals where he was able to utilize his skills as a chemist.

Lewis Thomas, Jr. - Omega Chapter Brother Lewis Thomas, Jr. was born to the late Lewis Alexander Thomas, Sr. and Mamie E. Crews Thomas. He transitioned from labor to rest on October 30, 2016. Brother Thomas was initiated into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc through the local Zeta Alpha graduate chapter on March 16, 1968. Embracing our cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift; Brother Thomas dedicated many years of his life as a man of Omega. He was a dedicated member of the fraternity. Brother Thomas was a native of Warrenton, North Carolina and graduated from Henderson Institute. He later attended Shaw University and received his Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Education from North Carolina Central University. He served his county in the US Army. He worked for the Vance County School System as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and was a role model and mentor to many.

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Ronald Williams - Omega Chapter

Brother Williams’ teaching career spanned 35 plus years working as a physical education teacher at James Simons Elementary, Laing Middle, St. James Santee Elementary, and Cario Middle Schools. During the summers, he worked for the Charleston Parks and Recreation Department where coaching little league baseball became his first love. He received his first coaching assignment at Wando High School coaching football and would coach football and basketball at Lincoln High School. At the Brother Ronald Clifton Williams Academic Magnet High School (AMHS), was born on July 10,1950 to Ruth he became the first African American to and Eugene Williams in Charleston, coach the boys’ basketball team. While South Carolina. He was the youngest at AMHS, he also coached football, track of four children and was educated in and girls’ tennis. the public schools of Charleston and After retiring from the Charleston County graduated from Burke High School. School District, Brother Williams reBrother Williams matriculated to turned to the City of Charleston RecreSouth Carolina State University ation Department and worked at St. Julian where he received a Bachelor of Sci- Devine Community Center until his ence Degree in Physical Education health failed. and further studied at The Citadel Ronald’s accomplishments were graduating with a Master’s of Educa- many: Conference Coach of the Year; tion Degree in 1998. Conference Co-Coach of the Year; Board

member of Emanuel Morris Brown & Ebenezer (EME) Apartments; 2016 Man of the Year at Morris Brown AME Church; Member of The Sons of Allen; Former Trustee; Steward Pro-Tem; Former Treasurer of Elite 11 Investment Club and a 25-year member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. Ronald and Cheryl were happily married for thirty-six (36) years. He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted wife Cheryl Williams; children Dr. Kellease Williams Brown (Cary); Ronald Williams, II (Sheriese); grandchildren Cary II and Christian; Loving Mother Ruth Williams; Sisters and Brother, Eugenia Williams Thorne; Doris Williams and Leonard Williams. Sisters-in-law Dr. Willa B. Phyall and Marva Speaks.

Harold Lee Newsome - Omega Chapter Brother Harold Lee Newsome was born Sept 23, 1927 in Greenville, SC. He entered Omega Chapter December 19, 2016. Brother Newsome was educated in the public schools of Greenville County. He graduated from Sterling High School. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from South Carolina State College. He was an educator and assistant principal until 1987 when he retired. Brother Newsome was initiated in 1949 into Xi Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at South Carolina State University. He became a charter member of Mu Pi Chapter in Greenville, South Carolina in March of 1974. Brother Newsome served as Mu Pi Keeper of Finance 36

from 1974 to 2004. Brother Newsome also served on the Mardi Gras committee. He regularly attended the 6th District Annual Meetings and Council Meetings. Brother Newsome served Omega for 67 years until his death. Brother Harold Newsome was the son of the late Yancy and Lillie Sullivan Newsome. He is survived by his wife, Rosa Stevens Newsome and an Uncle Lewis Sullivan. He did not have any children.

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Joseph DeLacy Pinckney - Omega Chapter

Brother Joseph DeLacy “Joe” Pinckney, Sr. was born September 28, 1938 in St. George, SC. He entered Omega Chapter February 3, 2017.

He attended public schools in Dorchester County, graduating from Williams Memorial High School in 1956.He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Allen University in 1960 and a Master’s Degree from Indiana University in 1962. Coach Pinckney was a long-time educator and coach for over thirty years in various High Schools including Spearman High, Wren High, Mauldin High, Riverside High and J.L. Mann High. Brother Pinckney was initiated December 7, 1957 into Mu Sigma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity at Allen University in Columbia, SC. He became a charter member

of Mu PI Chapter of Greenville, SC in March 1974. He served as Mu PI Vice Basileus and Basileus as well as many other committee chairmen posts. He also spearheaded the search committee to locate and purchase Mu Pi’s first fraternity house located at 105 West Main Street in Greenville. Brother Pinckney regularly attended the 6th District Annual Meetings. Brother Pinckney served Omega for 59 years.

Wilburn Sanders, Sr. - Omega Chapter

Brother Wilburn Melton Sanders, Sr., age 91, passed away on September 28, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Charleston, SC to the Rev. Dr. Marion Andrew and Mrs. Ona Belle Melton Sanders on October 30, 1924. He attended elementary school at the St. James Parochial School, James Island, SC, Immaculate Conception School, Charleston, SC, Brainerd Institute in Chester SC, Mary Potter, Oxford NC and graduated high school from Coulter Academy, Cheraw, SC. He www.omega6d.org

served three years in the US Army and was honorably discharged. He received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte NC and earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary. Brother Wilburn joined the Rho Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and continued as a member of the Pi Phi Chapter in Charlotte. He worked for the United States Postal Service in Charlotte for 33 years. Brother Wilburn served as supply minister for Covenant Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis, NC, served as pastor of New Hampton Presbyterian Church in Charlotte NC for 4 1/2 years and served as pastor of Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in Charlotte for 21 years where he retired in 1996. Rev. Sanders was a member of the Catawba Presbytery where he served on several committees and served as Chairman of the Trustees and Moderator. He retired as a member of the Charlotte Presbytery where he served as a member of the committee on Ministry and as a Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) witnessing the union of

the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. and the United Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Brother Wilburn was one of thirteen charter members of Statesville Avenue United Presbyterian Church. As Rev. Sanders he organized the Loaves & Fishes program at Statesville Avenue Presbyterian Church, (U.S.A.). He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred Fredricka Washington Sanders. He is survived by his children, Wilburn Melton Sanders, Jr., Frederick Gerard Sanders (LaVerne), and Belle Anita Sanders Dunn (Billy); eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, four nephews, five nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

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2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD District Representative Howard Jackson 1479 Essex Drive Orangeburg,SC 803-707-0907 (c) 6thdistrictDR@oppf.org

First Vice District Representative Melvin Mitchell P.O. Box 8967 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 252-443-3227 (h) / 252-443-5100 (w) mailmel@embarqmail.com

Second Vice District Representative Antony Jones 1194 Honey Suckle Drive Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-378-9456 tyrecjac@gmail.com

Keeper of Records and Seal Cedric Luckey 201 Beaver Creek Road Columbia,SC 803-419-9626 (h) / 803-609-5825 (c) 6thdistrictkrs@oppf.org

Assistant Keeper of Records and Seal Byron D. Putman 832 Rains Meadow Rock Hill, SC 29732 803-487-7098(c) Byrondputman@gmail.com

Keeper of Finance Al White 2928 Woodslope Drive Raleigh, NC 27622 919-773-1588 (h) / 919-530-7363 dog1076@aol.com

Assistant Keeper of Finance Gary Bussey P.O. Box 1844 Garner, NC 27529 919-423-6230 (c) gwbussey@aol.com

District Counselor Darryl Smith P.O. Box 692 Wilson, NC 27894 252-205-4106 (c) dsque@yahoo.com

District Chaplin Ray Johnson 2519 North Beech Lane Greensboro, NC 27455 336-707-2352 rayjohnsonq@gmail.com

Director of Public Relations Kurt Walker 112 Peachtree Street Charleston, SC 29403 843-637-9182(c) 6thdistrictpr@oppf.org

District Marshal Charles Blackmon 8 Wetherburn Way Greensboro, NC 27410 336-210-0793 (o) / 336-210-0793 (c) cblackmon@tuggleduggin

Immediate Past District Representative Brian Beverly P.O. Box 31627 Raleigh, NC 27622 919-815-0225(c) / 919-782-6753 (f) Bob@youngmoorelaw.com

Keeper of Peace James Clemmons 105 North Long Drive Rockingham, NC 28379 910-895-7695 (h) / 910-895-3232 (w) clemmonsjr@yahoo.com

District Event Planner Ernest “E.D.” Hall 6647 US HWY 264 Alt. East Stantonsburg, NC 27883 252-238-3681 (h) / 919-669-5704 (c) edhall620@embarqmail.com

Executive Assistants to the DR Robert M. Hemby 495 Mulberry Drive Orangeburg, SC 29118 803-347-7050 (c) Eobasileus@gmail.com

John L. Rice 105 Estate Court Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-707-7060 (c) 87boss15@gmail.com

2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT MSP CHAIRS Regional MSP Chief Charles Hairston 5605 Hunsford Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336-813-3228 (c) msp@omega6d.org

Region 1 John L. Rice Jr. 105 Estate Court Orangeburg, SC 29115 803-707-7060 (c) 87boss15@gmail.com

Region 2 Samuel Reid P.O. Box 238 Newell, NC 28126 704-361-7078 (c) atthewheeldrivin@bellsouth.net

Region 3 Walter Howell 418 Jean Wells Drive Goose Creek, SC 29445 843-209-3564 (c) whowell22@comcast.net

Region 4 Cassius Smith 306 Rockbridge Drive Kernerville, NC 27284 336-978-3321 (c) cassiuss91@gmail.com

Region 5 Tommy Cox 106 Waters Circle Goldsboro, NC 27534 919-738-3540 (c) coxomega@aol.com

Region 6 Jerome Smith 6037 Tarleton Road Dalzell, SC 29040 803-983-3996 (c) cajela@hotmail.com

Region 7 Clarence T. West 103 Overlook Court Easly, SC 29642 864-784-3637 (c) taylorwestc@outlook.com

Region 8 Anthony L. Howard 825 Zadock Drive Fayetteville, NC 28314 910-850-2675 (c) sirknight145@aol.com 38

Region 9 Maury Williams 218 Cameron Drive Kings Mountain, NC 28086 704-689-1394 (c) maurywilliams@yahoo.com

Region 10 Fredrick Thomas 1001Snow Peak Court Raleigh, NC 27603 919-601-4408 (c) quesilent1@nc.rr.com

Region 11 Nathaniel Dicks P.O.Box 2536 Aiken, SC 29802 803-645-2729 ndicks816@att.net www.omega6d.org

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2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Achievement Week Lathan Turner P.O. Box 30591 Greenville, NC 27833 252-412-0723 (c)

NAACP/CEF Jim Harper 6 North Indian Creek Place Durham, NC 27703

Reclamation Abram Liles P.O. Box 791 Oxford, NC 27565 919-690-2477 (c) reclamation@omega6d.org

Talent Hunt Willie Forest 719 Chinquapin Road Greenwood, SC 29646 864-980-3492 (c) talenthunt@omega6d.org

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Artifacts & Memorabilia Jochaim Rogers 10213 Caldwell Forest Drive Charlotte, NC 28213 704-819-9429 (c) artifacts@omega6d.org

Nominating Ronald Murphy 5015 Windermere Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 336-686-2362 (c) nominating@omega6d.org

Recommendation Reginald Brown 5404 Barnsley Drive North Charleston, SC 843-714-4834 (c)

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Technology Ken Johnson 11339 Oakcroft Drive Raleigh, NC 27614 919-696-3294 (c) info@omega6d.org

Assault on Illiteracy Keith G. Pemberton

High Point, NC 27265 336-560-7693 (c) aoi@omega6d.org

Political Action - NC Voris McBurnette 5209 Mallard Grove Drive Raleigh, NC 28216 919-291-3559 (c) political.nc@omega6d.org

Retention Darryl A. Jackson 123 Waterville Drive Columbia, SC 29229 803-807-8269 (c) retention@omega6d.org

Undergraduate Timothy Hunter P.O. Box 626 Newberry, SC 29108 803-944-1980 undergraduate@omega6d.org

Budget and Finance Gary E. Bell P.O. Box 23103 Columbia, SC 29224 803-546-5226 budget.finance@omega6d.org

Political Action - SC Craig Sweeney 105 Bee Tree Court Piedmont, SC 29673 864-380-8043 (c) political.sc@omega6d.org

Scholarship Vincent Ferguson 1825 Escallonia Drive Sumter, SC 29154 803-316-1905 (c) scholarship@omega6d.org

Undergraduate Advisors James Ford 8028 Baybark Circle Apex, NC 27539 919-624-3574 (c)

Economic Development Gerry McCants 301 N. Elm Street Suite 268 Greensboro, NC 27401 336-362-7367 (c)

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Protocol - NC Jack Martin, Jr. 324 McFayden Drive Fayetteville, NC 28314 910-527-6430 protocol.nc@omega6d.org

Site Brian Beverly P.O. Box 31627 Raleigh, NC 27622 919-815-0225 (c) site@omega6d.org

Ways and Means Charlie Bethea P.O. Box 326 Lexington, NC 27293 336-414-0032 (c) ways.means@omega6d.org

Health Initiatives Thaddeus J. Bell 109 Etiwan Point Drive Mount Pleasant, SC 29418 843-552-1574 (h) health@omega6d.org

Protocol - SC Reginald Howell 1 Haywick Court Columbia, SC 29229 803-240-2734 (c) protocol.sc@omega6d.org

Social Action Melvin Miller 422 Sesqui Trail Columbia, SC 29223 803-609-7314 (c) social.action@omega6d.org

Webmaster Greg McKoy 1127 Huger Street Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-224-2698 (c) info@omega6d.org

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2016 - 2017 SIXTH DISTRICT COORDINATORS Fatherhood Initiative Melvin L. Williams, Jr. 3973 Massey Lane Raleigh, NC 27616 919-602-0764 (c)

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Violence Prevention Tito â&#x20AC;&#x153;Titoâ&#x20AC;? Koonce 5326 Coburg Avenue Charlotte, NC 28215 704-957-5707 (c)

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Big Brothers Big Sister Isaiah Venning 258 Memory Lane Rockhill, SC 29732 803-517-5076 (c) bbbsoapi@omega6d.org

Voter Education Randall Eaton 8830 Castlebay Drive Charlotte, NC 28277 704-562-0013 (c)

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SIXTH DISTRICT GRADUATE CHAPTERS Epsilon Omega #505 P.O. Box 1182 Orangeburg, SC 29116 Robert Hemby, Basileus epsilonomegabasileus@oppf.org 803-347-7050

Sigma Chi #565 P.O. Box 2666 Reidsville, NC 27320 Calvin D. Galloway, Basileus sigmachibasileus@oppf.org 336-222-6071

Beta Tau #664 P.O. Box 1191 Mullins, SC 29574 Cyrus Leon Sturkey, Basileus betataubasileus@oppf.org 843-468-6927

Sigma Pi #750 P.O. Box 491 Aiken, SC 29801 Nathaniel Dicks, Basileus sigmapibasileus@oppf.org 803-645-2729

Tau Omega #519 P.O. Box 20381 Greensboro, NC 27420 Gerry McCants, Basileus tauomegabasileus@oppf.org 336-362-7367

Phi Alpha #567 P.O. Box 551 Greer, SC 29652 Dexter Reaves, Basileus phialphabasileus@oppf.org 864-505-0291

Iota Tau #671 P.O. Box 2604 Georgetown, SC 29440 Leonard Nelson, Basileus iotataubasileus@oppf.org 843-527-2848

Phi Alpha Alpha #804 P.O. Box 10245 Goldsboro, NC 27530 Milas Kelly, Basileus phialphaalphabasileus@oppf.org 919-221-4492

Beta Phi #525 P.O. Box 2091 Duhram, NC 27702 Derek Ellis, Basileus betaphibasileus@oppf.org 919-608-5644

Gamma Iota #572 P.O. Box 1328 Sumter, SC 29151 Stanley Scriven, Basileus gammaiotabasileus@oppf.org 803-972-1878

Delta Rho #689 P.O. Box 267 Kingstree, SC 29556 Mack Burgess, Basileus deltarhobasileus@oppf.org 843-687-1318

Omega Alpha Alpha #807 P.O. Box 151 Beaufort, SC 29902 Daniel Allen, Basileus 843-263-0535

Lambda Iota Iota #866 P.O. Box 1311 Bennetsville, SC 29512 Alan Harrington, Basileus lambdaiotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 910-995-6076

Omicron Phi #538 P.O.Box 4686 Columbia, SC 29240 Kendrick Childs, Basileus omicronphibasileus@oppf.org 803-730-9553

Delta Iota #573 P.O. Box 2426 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Terence Baker, Basileus deltaiotabasileus@oppf.org 252-335-4307

Kappa Rho #695 P.O. Box 29 Clinton, NC 28328 W. Mclease Fisher, Basileus kapparhobasileus@oppf.org 910-379-8889

Alpha Beta Beta #808 P.O. Box 2284 Hartsville, SC 29550 Evans Gillard Jr., Basileus alphabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 843-861-4089

Tau Iota Iota #874 P.O. Box 697 St. George, SC 29477 Kenneth Jenkins, Basileus tauiotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 843-636-4098

Pi Phi #539 P.O. Box 16308 Charlotte, NC 28297-6308 Rashion Sashington, Basileus piphibasileus@oppf.org 704-724-0678

Iota Iota #578 P.O. Box 27353 Raleigh, NC 27611 Glenn Thomas, Basileus iotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 919-605-5278

Rho Rho #702 P.O. Box 594 Ahoskie, NC 27910 Will Outlaw, Basileus rhorhobasileus@oppf.org 252-209-5528

Beta Beta Beta #809 P.O. Box 1388 Wilson, NC 27894 Danny Ellis, Basileus betabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 252-315-3870

Chi Iota Iota #877 P.O. Box 1943 Columbia, SC 29202 Greg Bauldrick, Basileus chiiotaiotabasileus@oppf.org 803-556-7436

Psi Phi #546 P.O. Box 21271 Winston-Salem, NC 27120 Linwood Gerald, Basileus psiphibasileus@oppf.org 336-978-3321

Chi Iota #591 P.O. Box 3930 Florence, SC 29502 Mark Frasier, Basileus chiiotabasileus@oppf.org 843-472-7011

Beta Nu #710 P.O. Box 178 Proctorville, NC 28375 Alphnzo McRae, Basileus betanubasileus@oppf.org 910-734-4167

Gamma Beta Beta #810 P.O. Box 880 Shelby, NC 28152 Coleman Hunt, Basileus gammabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 704-300-3709

Beta Kappa Kappa #881 P.O. Box 583 High Point, NC 27261 Stacy Brown, Basileus betakappakappabasileus@oppf.org 336-339-9226

Zeta Alpha #552 P.O. Box 791 Oxford, NC 27565 Dr. Michael W. Putney Sr., Basileus zetaalphabasileus@oppf.org 919-690-5321

Alpha Omicron #593 P.O. Box 2036 Rocky Mountain, NC 27802 Rueben Blackwell, Basileus alphaomicronbasileus@oppf.org 252-544-3343

Delta Nu #712 P.O. Box 2583 Hickory, NC 28603 Jasper Hemphill, Basileus deltanubasileus@oppf.org 828-390-0867

Eta Beta Beta P.O. Box 326 Lexington, NC 27293 Charlie Bethea, Basileus etabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 336-414-0032

Delta Lambda Lambda #907 P.O. Box 1437 Graham, NC 27910 Elton McCray, Basileus

Kappa Alpha #556 P.O. Box 11165 Rock Hill, SC 29731 Carl K. Dicks, Basileus kappaalphabasileus@oppf.org 803-322-9918

Upsilon Omicron #612 185 Biltmore Avenue Asheville, NC 288801 Eugene Ellison, Basileus upsilonomicronbasileus@oppf.org 828-777-2630

Epsilon Nu #713 P.O. Box 1643 Spartanburg, SC 29304 Rochelle Dean, Basileus betanubasileus@oppf.org 828-984-3803

Iota Beta Beta #816 P.O. Box 1361 St. Stephens, SC 29479 Elijah McCants, Basileus iotabetabetabasileus@oppf.org 843-412-6724

Phi Lambda Lambda #924 P.O. Box 357 Jacksonville, NC 28540 Grover C. Lewis III, Basileus

Mu Alpha #558 P.O. Box 22523 Charleston, SC 29413 Linus Brown, Basileus mualphabasileus@oppf.org 843-568-2708

Epsilon Upsilon #620 P.O. Box 1304 Gastonia, NC 28053 Smitty Davis, Basileus epsilonupsilonbasileus@oppf.org 704-231-7285

Kappa Pi #742 P.O. Box 1212 Lancaster, SC 29721 Jerry Witherspoon, Basileus kappapibasileus@oppf.org 678-749-6913

Tau Beta Beta #826 P.O. Box 941 Weldon, NC 27890 Samuel Watson Jr., Basileus taubetabetabasileus@oppf.org 252-676-1208

Xi Mu Mu #941 P.O. Box 4511 Cary, NC 27519-4511 Carlos Privette, Basileus ximumubasileus@oppf.org 919-601-9876

Nu Alpha #559 P.O. Box 551 Plymouth, NC 27962 Eddie Powell, Basileus nualphabasileus@oppf.org 252-227-6588

Beta Chi #640 P.O. Box 1095 Fayetteville, NC 28025 Evandrew Washington, Basileus betachibasileus@oppf.org 910-964-0503

Lambda Pi #743 P.O. Box 1583 Kinston, NC 28503 Calvin Sutton, Basileus lambdapibasileus@oppf.org 252-939-6017

Upsilon Beta Beta #827 P.O. Box 2481 Conway, SC 29526 Jamal Kinlaw, Basileus upsilonbetabetabasileus@oppf.org 843-455-5722

Chi Chi P.O. Box 573 Camden, SC 29021 Basileus chichibasileus@oppf.org

Omicron Alpha #561 P.O. Box 7111 Wilmington, NC 28405 Kevin Williamson, Basileus omicronalphabasileus@oppf.org 910-264-4323

Phi Chi #659 P.O. Box 1054 Concord, NC 28025 Travis Alexander, Basileus phichibasileus@oppf.org 704-467-1888

Mu Pi #744 P.O. Box 17582 Greenville, SC 29606 Mike Davis, Basileus mupibasileus@oppf.org 678-982-1124

Epsilon Gamma Gamma P.O. Box 1755 Greenwood, SC 29646 Tim Hunter, Basileus

Tau Alpha P.O. Box 905 Salisbury, NC 28145 Ralph Young, Basileus taualphabasileus@oppf.org

omegaalphaalphabasileus@oppf.org

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Kappa Gamma Gamma #841 P.O. Box 4162 Anderson, SC 29722 Curtis D. White, Basileus

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864-882-6577 Tau Gamma Gamma #850 P.O. Box 71930 Fort Bragg, NC 28307 Anthon L. Howard, Basileus

taugammagammabasileus@oppf.org

910-813-4500

deltalambdalambdabasileus@oppf.org

336-263-3416

philambdalambdabasileus@oppf.org

240-350-7121

803-944-1980

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SIXTH DISTRICT UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS Rho #17 Johnson C. Smith University 100 Beaties Ford Road Charlotte, NC 28216 Trajuan Warren, Basileus rhobasileus@oppf.org 919-332-9894

Kappa Epsilon #79 St. Augustine College P.O. Box 25126 Raleigh, NC 27611 Michael Thomas Jr., Basileus kappaepsilonbasileus@oppf.org 240-486-0969

Upsilon Zeta #209 East Carolina University P.O. Box 30591 Greenville, NC 27858 Avery Johnson, Basileus upsilonzetabasileus@oppf.org 336-301-354

Beta Mu #287 College of Charleston S.P.O Box 1271 Charleston, SC 29424 Jakkari Godbolt, Basileus betamubasileus@oppf.org 843-610-2658

Alpha Delta Omega Presbyterian College P.O. Box 00147 Clinton, SC 29325 Darquez Watson alphadeltaomegabasileus@ oppf.org

Delta Psi #27 Shaw University 118 Ease South Street Raleigh, NC 27601 Timothy Grant, Basileus deltapsibasileus@oppf.org 843-601-2165

Mu Epsilon #81 Winston Salem St. University P.O. Box 19314 Winston Salem, NC 27110 Eric Hargrove, Basileus muepsilonbasileus@oppf.org 252-915-2990

Chi Zeta #211 Clemson University P.O. Box 2306 Clemson, SC 29632 Fredrick Lipscomb, Basileus chizetabasileus@oppf.org 706-961-0674

Sigma Mu #303 Elon University Campus Box 7027 Elon, SC 27244 N/A sigmamubasileus@oppf.org N/A

Alpha Delta Upsilon Chowan University P.O. Box 92 Murfreesboro, NC 27855 Byron Rozier, Basileus alphadeltaupsilonbasileus@ oppf.org

Lambda Psi #34 Livingstone College 701 West Monroe Street Salisbury, NC 28144 Robert Flint, Basileus lambdapsibasileus@oppf.org 910-874-2728

Delta Gamma #97 Fayetteville State University P.O. Box 14524 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Nathaniel D. Stevenson,Basileus deltagammabasileus@oppf.org 773-892-7542

Omega Zeta #213 Duke University P.O. Box 90840 Durham, NC 27708-0840 Dennis Gattis, Basileus omegazetabasileus@oppf.org 919-819-4907

Chi Mu #307 UNC - Pembroke P.O. Box 1510 Pembroke, NC 28372 Paul Anderson II, Basileus chimubasileus@oppf.org 919-889-5626

Mu Psi #35 NC A&T State University P.O. Box 5110 Greensboro, NC 27411 Daylon Davis, Basileus mupsibasileus@oppf.org 980-226-8716

Lambda Gamma #104 Elizabeth City Sate University P.O. Box 135 Elizabeth City, NC 27909 Corey Patterson, Basileus lambdagammabasileus@oppf.org 973-280-7561

Psi Kappa #260 Winthrop University P.O. Box 5012 Rock Hill, SC 29733 Rayshon Ellis psikappabasileus@oppf.org N/A

Psi Mu #308 Appalachian State University P.O. Box 10769 Boone, NC 28607 Roman Porche, Basileus psimubasileus@oppf.org 813-360-2289

Xi Psi #37 SC State University 300 College Street Orangeburg, SC 29117 Davear Martin, Basileus xipsibasileus@oppf.org 864-670-0864

Sigma Theta #135 Voorhees College P.O. Box 50 Denamrk, SC 29042 N/A, Basileus sigmathetabasileus@oppf.org n/a

Beta Lambda #263 USC - Aiken 471 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801 Joseph Williams, Basileus betalambdabasileus@oppf.org 803-709-0110

Psi Delta Delta #332 Charleston Southern University P.O. Box 60756 N. Charleston, SC 29419 Ronald Bradley, Basileus psideltadeltabasileus@oppf.org 803-686-1319

Tau Psi #42 NC Central University P.O. Box 602 Durham, NC 27702 William Jennette Jr., Basileus taupsibasileus@oppf.org 609-413-6304

Tau Delta #184 Wofford College P.O. Box 1084 Spartanburg, SC 29302 Raymond Smith, Basileus taudeltabasileus@oppforg N/A

Epsilon Lambda #266 Morris College P.O. Box 1387 Sumter, SC 29151 Chris Jones, Basileus

Alpha Delta Zeta #335 UNC - Greensboro P.O. Box 26170 Greensboro, NC 27402 N/A, Basileus

803-220-8298

alphadeltazetabasileus@oppf.org N/A

Lambda Sigma #57 Claflin University 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, SC 29115 Devine Sanders, Basileus lambdasigmabasileus@oppf.org 843-599-2203

Psi Delta #188 UNC- Chapel Hill Campus Box 5100 Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Matthew Taylor, Basileus psideltabasileus@oppf.org 252-204-1657

Theta Lambda #269 Western Carolina University P.O. Box 777 Cullowhee, NC 28723 Bradley McCurdy, Basileus thetalambdabasileus@oppf.org 828-764-1403

Alpha Delta Kappa #340 Coastal Carolina University P.O. Box 51053 Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 N/A , Basileus

Mu Sigma #58 Allen University 1530 Harden Street Columbia, SC 29204 James Gadson III, Basileus musigmabasileus@oppf.org 843-575-2304

Epsilon Zeta #194 UNC - Charlotte 9201 University City Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 Justin Blue, Basileus epsilonzetabaslieus@oppf.org 704-433-1821

Kappa Lambda #271 NC State University P.O. Box 50265 Raleigh, NC 27650 Jeremiah Kilamanjaro, Baslieus kappalambdabasileus@oppf.org 336--482-7415

Alpha Delta Tau USC- Upstate P.O. Box 747 Spartanburg, SC 29304 A.Z Moyzie, Basileus alphadeltataubasileus@oppf.org N/A

Epsilon Epsilon #74 Benedict College P.O. Box 1703 Columbia, SC 29202 Junius Douglas, Basileus epsilonepsilonbasileus@oppf. org 908-922-6361

Zeta Zeta #195 University of South Carolina P.O. Box 85128 Columbia, SC 28208 Quadre Green, Basileus zetazetabasileus@oppf.org 843-240-3584

Lambda Lambda #272 Francis Marion University 5130 E. Palmetto Street Florence, SC 29505 Sam Fullard, Basileus

Alpha Delta Chi Newberry College P.O. Box 626 Newberry, SC 29108 Vincent Hicklin II alphadeltachibasileus@oppf.org

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SIXTH DISTRICT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

MEMBER

OFFENSE

DISPOSITION/FINE

Michael Battle Darwin Little Mark Stewart Mitchell Little Kevin Williams Devin Baker Anthony Scott Christopher Peoples Ashton Howell

Embezzlement Embezzlement MSP Violations MSP Violations MSP Violations MSP Violations MSP Violations MSP Violations MSP Violations

Expelled (2009) Expelled (2009) Expelled (2010) Expelled (2010) Expelled (2011) Expelled (2011) Expelled (2011) Expelled (2011) Expelled (2011)

James Avant Malcom Boyd Caleb Eddleman Chrishaun Rice Carl Dawdell Jaleel Hitchens Tyrell Jones

Member Code of Conduct MSP Violations MSP Violations MSP Violations Member Code of Conduct Member Code of Conduct Member Code of Conduct

Interim Suspension 1 Year Suspension 1 Year Suspension Interim Suspension Interim Suspension Interim Suspension Interim Suspension

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