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Tau Kappa Kappa Chapter History
Chartered on July 11, 1998 at the 70th Grand Conclave in New Orleans, Louisiana, Tau Kappa Kappa has had a commitment of service toward the city of Southfield and the greater metropolitan Detroit area. Twenty-two progressive young men, all being inducted into Omega as colligate undergraduates, chartered this chapter with the vision of serving as a beacon of light towards true brotherhood and fellowship. Through this dedication towards service, friendship and through progressive leadership, Tau Kappa Kappa Chapter continues to stand as a pillar in the community and the fraternity.
Tau Kappa Kappa is thoroughly immersed in serving the community by way of Nationally Mandated programs as well as our numerous social action programs, to name a few:
Greetings,
On behalf of the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated, Tau Kappa Kappa Chapter, I extend a warm welcome to you and thank you for visiting our official website.
We are honored to have you take time to visit our virtual space and hope you will find it informative. Since 1911, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity has been at the forefront of academic excellence, exceptional leaders and leadership, and unmatched brotherhood. We have a longstanding commitment to furthering the vision of our distinguished founders, Professor Frank Coleman, Dr. Oscar J. Cooper, Dr. Ernest E. Just, and Bishop Edgar A. Love. We also strive to live our four cardinal principles - Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift.
Since 1998, Tau Kappa Kappa chapter has served the Southfield community with distinction through the fraternity’s Nationally Mandated programs as well as our numerous social action programs. We have provided holiday food baskets for hundreds of families and winter coats to thousands of children. Tau Kappa Kappa Chapter has established itself as a pillar within the Greater Southfield area, garnering relationships with city government, community groups and the business community. We are focused on uplifting the community through service initiatives in youth development, social action, social justice, health and wellness, and economic empowerment. We look forward to continuing our relationships and partnerships with our community. Please continue to follow and support the Brothers of Tau Kappa Kappa Chapter.
Sincerely,
Ruben Fowlkes, Basileus
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Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift
Since 1998, Tau Kappa Kappa chapter has served the Southfield community with distinction through the fraternity’s Nationally Mandated programs as well as our numerous social action programs. We have provided holiday food baskets for hundreds of families and winter coats to thousands of children.
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically black college. On the evening of November 17, 1911, Omega Psi Phi was founded inside the Science Building (later renamed Thirkield Hall) at Howard University located in Washington, D.C. The founders were three undergraduates — Edgar Amos Love, Oscar James Cooper and Frank Coleman. Joining them was their faculty adviser, Ernest Everett Just.
From the initials of the Greek phrase meaning, “friendship is essential to the soul“, the name Omega Psi Phi was derived. That phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift were adopted as Cardinal Principles.