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The Path Forward
for the Mighty Seventh District.

Four states. One brotherhood. Bro. James M. Reed IV leads the Seventh District on a renewed commitment to excellence, accountability, and the timeless principles of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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Founded, Howard University
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Years of service
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Bro. James M. Reed IV — 26th 7th District Representative
26th · 7th District Representative
Bro. James M. Reed IV
Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Mississippi
A Message from the 26th 7th District Representative

The Path Forward.

Brothers, I greet you in the spirit of fellowship and in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Welcome to the official website of the "Mighty" Seventh District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. It is both an honor and a profound responsibility to serve as your 26th Seventh District Representative, representing the great states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.

As we stand on the foundation laid by the visionary founders of our beloved Fraternity, we are reminded that Omega Psi Phi was established on November 17, 1911, on the campus of Howard University — marking the beginning of a legacy rooted in manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift.

Since 1935, the Seventh District has remained a standard-bearer within our Brotherhood — producing leaders, trailblazers, and impactful service to our communities.

The Path Forward calls us to build upon that legacy with intentionality, innovation, and unity.

— Bro. James M. Reed IV

We are charged not only with preserving our rich traditions, but also with strengthening the bridge between generations, enhancing engagement, and ensuring that every member finds purpose and connection within Omega.

This platform serves as a hub for communication, resources, and connection throughout the District. I encourage you to remain engaged, stay informed, and actively participate in the work that lies ahead. Together, we will continue to elevate the standard, empower our Brotherhood, and advance the mission of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Thank you for visiting, and I invite you to walk with us as we embrace The Path Forward.

Fraternally,
James M. Reed IV
Bro. James M. Reed IV · 26th 7th District Representative · Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
My Commitment to the Brotherhood

Four promises that define our path forward.

01

Excellence & Accountability

Promote excellence and accountability across every chapter in the district.

02

Undergraduate Transition

Strengthen the undergraduate-to-graduate transition and lifelong engagement.

03

Community Impact

Expand community impact and forge strategic partnerships.

04

Forward Leadership

Ensure transparency, efficiency, and forward-thinking leadership at every level.

Meet the District Council District History & Legacy
8,835
Brothers
Active members advancing the cardinal principles for FY ‘25 – ‘26
2,032
Mandated Activities
District-wide programs, observances, and service initiatives so far for FY ‘25 – ‘26
105,076
Man-Hours
Service hours given to the community across the four states so far for FY ‘25 – ‘26
$641,273
Community-Wide Impact
Scholarships, donations, and economic uplift from the Mighty Seventh so far for FY ‘25 – ‘26
State of the District · Quarterly

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Q2 2026 · Bro. James M. Reed IV
The Road to the 89th — Reflections on Atlanta
A reflection on the 89th Seventh District Meeting in Atlanta, the state of retention and reclamation across the four states, and the strategic priorities entering the summer programming season.
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Four States · One Brotherhood

The Mighty Seventh, state by state.

Select a state to meet the representative, learn the footprint, and connect with the office.

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Seventh District states — Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi Interactive map of the four Seventh District states. Click or tap a state to meet its state representative. MS AL GA FL
Our Cardinal Principles

Manhood · Scholarship · Perseverance · Uplift

Every program, every chapter, every brother committed across the Seventh District draws from these four timeless principles.

Manhood
I

Brotherhood & Leadership

Developing men of character, conviction, and service — from undergraduate induction through a lifetime of Omega leadership.

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Scholarship
II

Charles R. Drew Memorial Scholarship

Supporting high-achieving students across the Seventh District with annual scholarship awards in honor of Bro. Charles R. Drew.

Applications openApply now →
Perseverance
III

Reclamation & Lifelong Engagement

Strengthening the undergraduate-to-graduate transition and welcoming reclaimed brothers back into active, purposeful fellowship.

OngoingLearn more →
Uplift
IV

Social Action & Talent Hunt

Voter engagement, mentorship drives, and the signature Talent Hunt competition — uplifting communities and young voices in all four states.

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NOV · 17 · 1911
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Founding Spirit
"Friendship is essential — the bond that forged four founders at Howard University in 1911 continues to shape the Seventh District today."
Spirit of the Founders · Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Signature Scholarship

Investing in the next generation of scholar-leaders.

The Charles R. Drew Memorial Scholarship supports outstanding students across AL, FL, GA, and MS. Applications are reviewed annually by the Seventh District Scholarship Committee.

Annual Award Amount
$5,000
  • Open to graduating seniors & current undergraduates
  • 3.0+ GPA · Leadership · Community service
  • Financial need considered
  • Awards announced at District Meeting
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Featured · Apr 2026

The 26th District Representative outlines a blueprint for the Mighty Seventh

Bro. James M. Reed IV unveils the four-pillar agenda guiding the district through 2026 — excellence, transition, impact, and forward leadership.

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May 13, 2026 · Scholarship

Pi Nu Nu Chapter awards scholarships to Newton & Rockdale seniors

“The New Roc Ques” wrap their 2026 cycle with $1,000 scholarships for male graduating seniors across all six public high schools in Newton and Rockdale counties.
Apr 2, 2026 · Heritage

Phi Rho Chapter presents the Brigadier General Charles Young Exhibit in Hattiesburg

Trailblazing service honored at the African American Military History Museum — tracing the life of Omega's second honorary member from slavery to West Point to Brigadier General.
Apr 1, 2026 · Scholarship

Chi Gamma Gamma & 2nd Century Invictus Fund establish $43K endowment at Kennesaw State

A landmark partnership creates a permanent scholarship for high-achieving brothers in the Alpha Delta Nu undergraduate chapter at KSU.
Feb 15, 2025 · Youth Programs

Omega Lamplighters set GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for largest stepping dance

The Mighty Light Team joins 268 steppers at the Step Afrika! Step Classic in D.C. for a record-setting 5:52 nonstop routine.
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News & Announcements.

Updates from the District Council, scholarship deadlines, undergraduate milestones, and service commitments — all in one place.

The latest from the Mighty Seventh, in reverse chronological order. Bookmark or share any article — every entry has its own permanent link.

Featured · Office of the DR April 2026

The 26th District Representative outlines a blueprint for the Mighty Seventh

Bro. James M. Reed IV unveils the four-pillar agenda guiding the district through 2026 — excellence, transition, impact, and forward leadership.

In his first formal address to the District Council, Bro. James M. Reed IV laid out The Path Forward — a four-pillar framework anchoring his administration through the 2026–27 fiscal year.

The pillars: Excellence in operations and member experience; Transition to digital-first systems and modern governance; Impact on community service across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; and Forward Leadership — a deliberate investment in the next generation of district officers.

"The Mighty Seventh has carried this fraternity's standard for nearly a century," Bro. Reed said. "Our charge is to leave it stronger than we found it."

Read the full letter →
Scholarship May 13, 2026

Empowering Excellence: Pi Nu Nu Chapter awards scholarships to Newton & Rockdale seniors

The men of the Pi Nu Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi — “The New Roc Ques” — wrap their 2026 scholarship cycle, awarding college funds to deserving male graduating seniors across all six public high schools in Newton and Rockdale counties.

Pi Nu Nu Chapter members present a $1,000 scholarship check to Alcovy High School at Senior Awards Night, May 13, 2026
Pi Nu Nu Chapter at Alcovy High School Senior Awards Night, May 13, 2026.

This year's scholarship recipients hail from the following schools:

  • Alcovy High School — May 13: Kevin Mills awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
  • Eastside High School — May 7: Devin Smalls awarded a $1,000 scholarship.
  • Newton High School — May 14: Cyrus McCoy Jr. (son of Bro. Cyrus McCoy), Amir Neely, and Joshua Smith each awarded $1,000 scholarships.
  • Heritage High School — May 5: Laila Green (daughter of Bro. Willie Green) and Micah Browning each awarded $1,000 scholarships.
  • Rockdale County High School — April 29: Abimidola B. Banish and Magic Boyd each awarded $1,000 scholarships.
  • Salem High School — May 13: Bleu Johnson awarded a $1,000 scholarship.

This scholarship distribution highlights the chapter's ongoing commitment to the cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Pi Nu Nu actively supports local male seniors through continuous mentorship programs and financial backing to prepare them for higher education.

Learn about the Drew Scholarship →
Heritage April 2, 2026

Trailblazing service: The Brigadier General Charles Young Exhibit

The Phi Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. proudly presents the Brigadier General Charles Young Exhibit, now open at the African American Military History Museum in Hattiesburg, Mississippi — honoring one of the most distinguished figures in U.S. military history and the fraternity's second honorary member.

Brigadier General Charles Young Exhibit poster — colorized military portrait, African American Military History Museum, presented by Phi Rho Chapter
Brigadier General Charles Young Exhibit · African American Military History Museum · 305 E 6th St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · Presented by the Mighty Phi Rho Chapter.

Who was Charles Young?

Born in 1864 into slavery in Kentucky, Charles Young's life is a story of perseverance, leadership, and trailblazing service. After his father escaped to Ohio and the family was freed following the Civil War, Young pursued education with determination. In 1889, he became the third African American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Young's military career spanned many roles. He served with the Buffalo Soldiers (9th and 10th Cavalry), took on duties as professor of Military Science at Wilberforce University, served as a national park superintendent (Sequoia & General Grant National Parks), and acted as military attaché to Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and Liberia. He also led troops during expeditions such as the Punitive Expedition into Mexico. Throughout, he fought discrimination and worked to demonstrate the excellence and capability of African American soldiers under difficult conditions.

Although he achieved the rank of Colonel in his lifetime, Charles Young was posthumously promoted to Brigadier General — a recognition of his service, sacrifice, and the barriers he broke.

His importance to Omega Psi Phi

Omega Psi Phi has long commemorated and celebrated Bro. Charles Young as one of its great honorary members. In 1912, Young was selected as the second honorary member of the fraternity. His selection was more than symbolic — it represented a recognition by Omega Psi Phi of the ideals of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift that Young embodied through his life and work.

Within the fraternity, Young is remembered annually through memorial services held on or around his birthday, March 12, as Omega brothers across districts reflect on his legacy and draw inspiration from his example. These services emphasize not only his military accomplishments but also his academic and civic contributions.

About the exhibit

The Charles Young Exhibit showcases artifacts, photographs, narratives, and multimedia that trace the arc of his life — from his early years in slavery, through West Point, military service, diplomatic postings, and the challenges he faced because of his race. The exhibit serves both as historical documentation and as an educational resource — illuminating how one man's character and excellence helped reshape opportunities for those who followed.

It also emphasizes his posthumous promotion to Brigadier General, reminding visitors that sometimes recognition comes later — but that contributions remain eternally significant.

A call to Omega chapters & the community

Phi Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi, Inc. invites all visiting chapters, as well as community members, students, schools, veterans, and families, to come see this exhibit while it is available. Whether you're an Omega brother or a friend of history, this is an opportunity to reflect on the ideals Omega stands for — and to see them in the life of one of its most honored honorary members.

Tours can be arranged for groups, schools, chapters, or individuals seeking a guided experience. The exhibit is a powerful tool for understanding leadership, equality, and service — values that are deeply woven into Omega Psi Phi's mission and history.

Plan your visit

African American Military History Museum
305 E 6th Street · Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

For more information about the Brigadier General Charles Young Exhibit, visiting hours, group tours, or special programs, visit hattiesburguso.com.

Charles Young stands as a testament to what courage, intellect, and perseverance can achieve, even in the face of institutional obstacles. The Phi Rho Chapter encourages all brothers, sisters, and friends to experience the exhibit, honor his memory, and let his legacy inspire further action.

Plan your visit →
Scholarship April 1, 2026

2nd Century Invictus Fund & Chi Gamma Gamma establish endowed scholarship at Kennesaw State University

A landmark partnership creates a permanent, self-sustaining $43,000 scholarship for high-achieving brothers of the Alpha Delta Nu undergraduate chapter at KSU.

Chi Gamma Gamma, Alpha Delta Nu, and 2nd Century Invictus Fund brothers present the endowment check at Kennesaw State University
(L to R) Bro. Ricky Byrd, KSU Director of Development for Student Affairs Jocelyn Schiedel, 2nd Century Invictus Board Chairman Chesley McNeil, Alpha Delta Nu Basileus Omar Hicks, and brothers from Chi Gamma Gamma, Alpha Delta Nu, and the 2nd Century Invictus Fund present the check to KSU.

By Bro. Edward R. Davis · XGG News Service · Marietta, GA

A new scholarship endowment has been established at Kennesaw State University by the 2nd Century Invictus Fund, Inc. — a registered 501(c)(3) dedicated to empowering students with financial resources. The landmark partnership with Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was announced after a ceremonial signing on December 15, 2025, on the KSU campus.

The 2nd Century Invictus Fund — Chi Gamma Gamma Scholarship will receive a total of $43,000 over the next five years, creating a permanent, self-sustaining source of funding for students at KSU. The endowed scholarship will provide financial support to high-achieving student leaders within the Alpha Delta Nu chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. at KSU who demonstrate both academic excellence (minimum 3.0 GPA) and financial need.

Chesley McNeil, Board Chairman of 2nd CIF and adjunct professor at KSU, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “This is a watershed moment for both organizations. The 2nd Century Invictus Fund has already invested over $315,000 in our community's future through scholarships and STEM events. By partnering with Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter to establish this endowed scholarship at KSU, we are moving beyond annual giving to create a permanent structure that will uplift leaders in perpetuity. This is the ultimate investment in Cobb County's next generation.”

Ricky Byrd, President of Chi Gamma Gamma, said: “From the diligent work of the 2nd Century Invictus Fund, a permanent investment in KSU students is now in place.”

Dr. Eric E. Arneson, Vice President of Student Affairs at KSU, added: “We are honored to work alongside organizations that share our vision for student success. By establishing this permanent scholarship fund, the 2nd Century Invictus Fund and Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter are leaving a legacy that will impact generations of KSU students and strengthen our community for years to come.”

The establishment of the 2nd Century Invictus Fund — Chi Gamma Gamma Scholarship will provide much-needed financial stability, allowing students to focus fully on their academic pursuits and leadership development within the Division of Student Affairs.

Youth Programs February 15, 2025

Omega Lamplighters make history: Youth program founded by Omega brother sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title

The Mighty Light Team returns to Tallahassee as GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ holders after a record-setting performance at the inaugural Step Afrika! Step Classic in Washington, D.C.

The Omega Lamplighters Mighty Light Team in matching gray blazers and purple ties at the Step Afrika! Step Classic
The Mighty Light Team of the Omega Lamplighters at the inaugural Step Afrika! Step Classic, Washington, D.C., February 2025.

By Bro. Royle King II · Founder, Omega Lamplighters, Inc.

The Omega Lamplighters, Inc. — a youth leadership program founded by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. brother Royle King II — has officially earned its place in history. The organization's high school step team, known as the Mighty Light Team, returned to Tallahassee as GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ holders, following their successful attempt for the Largest Stepping Dance ever recorded.

On February 15, 2025, fifteen Omega Lamplighters joined 268 steppers from across the nation to perform a five-minute and fifty-two-second nonstop stepping routine inside Washington, D.C.'s historic Warner Theatre. The event was the centerpiece of the inaugural Step Afrika! Step Classic, a three-day celebration of stepping, culture, and community.

For the Lamplighters — representing Leon County Schools and the Tallahassee community — the achievement was life-changing.

“It hasn't set in that I am a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ holder. This is my first time doing anything this big with step. I'm still taking it all in.” — Darius Jones II, Senior at Rickards High School and President of the Omega Lamplighters

A legacy rooted in Black excellence

The Step Classic was intentionally designed to honor the rich legacy of stepping as both an artform and a cultural tradition deeply connected to HBCUs, African American fraternities and sororities, and the spirit of unity within the Divine Nine.

Founded in 1994, Step Afrika! is the world's leading authority on stepping, touring more than 60 countries and ranking among America's top African American dance companies. Its founder, C. Brian Williams, affirmed the significance of the moment:

“This moment is bigger than just breaking a record — it's about honoring a tradition that has been at the heart of Black college life and culture for generations.”

The Omega Lamplighters stood among eight elite teams selected nationwide to participate, chosen through a competitive national search.

A journey of leadership and cultural immersion

The Lamplighters' trip to Washington, D.C. was a leadership intensive woven with history, brotherhood, and cultural enrichment. During the weekend, the youth visited:

  • The National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
  • The Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial
  • Ben's Chili Bowl, a Black-owned landmark
  • The National Mall and National Building Museum

Throughout the trip, the team proudly wore City of Tallahassee Proud shirts, representing their hometown on a national stage. Freshman Lamplighter Daron James expressed the weight of the moment:

“My experience in D.C. was fun, but the best part was setting the world record. As Lamplighters, we learn Leadership, Academics, Maturity, and Perseverance. This was a business trip, not just for fun.”

Recognized at home, celebrated nationwide

On February 25, the Leon County School Board honored the Mighty Light Team during its Superintendent Spotlight. Their professionalism, discipline, and spirit drew praise from Step Afrika! leadership as well.

“The Omega Lamplighters Mighty Light Team are the epitome of professionalism and class. Each participating stepper, coach, and chaperone were top tier.” — C. Brian Williams, founder of Step Afrika!

The celebration continues as Step Afrika!'s 30th-anniversary tour heads to Strathmore in June — while the Omega Lamplighters prepare for their own major event: March Madness III, their annual step show on the campus of Florida A&M University.

The Mighty Light Team roster

Head Captain: Kayden Hall, Junior — Rickards High School
Co-Captain: Darius Jones II, Senior — Rickards High School
Co-Captain: Caleb Johnson, Junior — Lincoln High School

Team Members:

  • Elijah Edwards — Senior, Rickards
  • Kerwin Jones II — Junior, Lincoln
  • Joshua Edwards — Junior, Lincoln
  • Calvin Ivey — Junior, Lincoln
  • Kaiden McLaurin — Sophomore, Godby
  • Isaac Williams — Sophomore, Godby
  • Dezmond Burgess — Sophomore, Rickards
  • Jeremy Legg — Sophomore, Lincoln
  • Malik Webb — Sophomore, Rickards
  • Ty White III — Freshman, Rickards
  • Daron James — Freshman, Godby
  • James West Jr. — Freshman, Rickards

A program built on the principles of Omega Psi Phi

Brother Royle King II founded the Omega Lamplighters in Tallahassee to uplift young men through mentorship, scholarship, discipline, service, and leadership — mirroring the Four Cardinal Principles of Omega Psi Phi: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.

Today, the organization has grown into a nationally recognized program empowering middle and high school boys to pursue excellence while embracing the cultural traditions of Black fraternity life — especially the art of stepping.

Setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title is not only a historic achievement but a vivid demonstration of what intentional mentoring, cultural pride, and disciplined youth development can produce. The Lamplighters have not just made history — they have embodied the Omega spirit.

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A legacy carried forward.

From four founders at Howard University in 1911 to 151 active chapters and more than 7,200 financial brothers across the four states of the Mighty Seventh today — Omega Psi Phi's history is a continuous act of building.

Fraternity History

Born of friendship. Built for the ages.

On the evening of Friday, November 17, 1911, three Howard University undergraduates met with their faculty adviser in the office of biology Professor Ernest E. Just — inside Science Hall, today known as Thirkield Hall — and laid the foundation of a fraternity that would shape generations of Black leadership across America.

The three liberal arts students — Edgar A. Love, Oscar J. Cooper, and Frank Coleman — together with Dr. Ernest Everett Just chose a Greek phrase meaning "friendship is essential to the soul" as both the name and the motto of the new fraternity. They adopted four cardinal principles to guide every brother who would follow: manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Before the meeting ended, the pin and emblem were designed — and Omega Psi Phi, the first Greek-letter fraternity founded at a historically Black college or university, was born.

The Founders

Four friends. One fraternity.

Bro. Edgar Amos Love — Founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Edgar Amos Love

Founder · First Grand Basileus
Bro. Oscar James Cooper — Founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Oscar James Cooper

Founder · First Grand Keeper of Records
Bro. Frank Coleman — Founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Frank Coleman

Founder · First Grand Keeper of Finance
Dr. Ernest Everett Just — Faculty Adviser, Founder of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Dr. Ernest Everett Just

Founder · Faculty Advisor
District History

The Mighty Seventh.

Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Mississippi — four states bound by one standard-bearing legacy within Omega.

151
Active Chapters
Across the district as of fiscal year 2026
7,208
Financial Brothers
End of fiscal year 2024
5 of 41
Grand Basilei
Elected from the 7th District
1928
District numbered
Harold H. Thomas becomes first 7th DR

The origin of the Districts

In 1922, Grand Basileus J. Alston Atkins divided Omega Psi Phi into five regions, the first formal districts of the Fraternity. The following year, Brother Daniel B. Taylor was appointed as the first Southern District Representative, and by 1924 he was elevated to Grand Keeper of Seal at the eleventh Grand Conclave.

In 1927, 12th Grand Basileus McClain appointed numbered districts. At the sixteenth Grand Conclave, Brothers Leonard Emmet Drewry (Talladega, Alabama) and Clinton Elsworth Warner (Atlanta, Georgia) served the southern district. By June 1928, the number of districts had grown to seven, and past 8th Grand Basileus Harold H. Thomas — first elected in 1921 — was appointed the first Seventh District Representative.

At the time, seventeen chapters in Georgia, Florida, and Alabama comprised the new 7th District. Thomas served through December 1935, when the 23rd Grand Conclave brought new leadership.

Dubbed the "Mighty Seventh," the district has grown steadily since 1928 — from three states and seventeen chapters to four states, 151 active chapters, and more than 7,200 financial members today.

The first elected Representative and the first regional meeting

In 1935, 15th Grand Basileus William E. Baugh appointed Brother Marcellus R. Austell as the 7th District Representative. On April 24, 1936, the Seventh District held its first regional meeting on the campus of Fort Valley State University in Fort Valley, Georgia, where Brother Austell was formally elected District Representative.

Seventeen chapters were present — Psi, Beta Psi, Gamma Psi, Upsilon Psi, Eta Omega, Iota Omega, Chi Omega, Psi Omega, Alpha Psi, Theta Phi, Lambda Phi, Mu Phi, Sigma Phi, Alpha Sigma, Gamma Sigma, Omicron, and Tau — with Tau targeted for reactivation by year's end. Because five of those chapters were concentrated around Atlanta, brothers established the Atlanta Omega Chapter Council to coordinate their joint work. That coordinating body became the forerunner of the state organizations that followed.

State organizations take root

Florida organized its state body in 1974, followed by Alabama in 1977, Georgia in 1980, and Mississippi in 1992. Each state continues to operate as a cohesive organization within the district.

In 1940, Brother J.T. Brooks began a tenure as District Representative that would last 27 years — the longest continuous service of any District Representative in the entire Fraternity. Mississippi joined the Seventh District in 1941, completing the four-state footprint we know today. In 1958, Brother Brooks appointed Brother W.A. McMillan as State Supervisor of Chapters for Florida, a role that soon expanded to cover the entire district. In 1963, Brooks renamed the role to "State Representative" and named McMillan the very first. Brothers Samuel Sheffy (Alabama), Robert Church (Georgia), and Charles Johnson (Mississippi) followed as state reps.

Grand Basilei from the Seventh

Five of the Fraternity's 41 Grand Basilei have been Seventh District men — a leadership legacy unmatched at the national level.

8th

Harold H. Thomas

Elected 1920
First 7th District Representative, 1928
30th

Edward Braynon

1976 – 1979
First 7th District Grand Basileus since Thomas
33rd

Moses C. Norman

1984 – 1990
Former 7th District Representative
35th

Dorsey C. Miller

1994 – 1998
Mentor to 7th District leadership
37th

George Grace

2002 – 2006
Rose from 7th District Representative
41st

David Marion

2018 – 2022
Former Mississippi District Representative

Firsts, innovations, and lasting contributions

The Seventh District has given the Fraternity many of its enduring institutions. Brothers from the district originated the Leadership Conference, the Inspector General model, data-based mechanization for membership, modernized registration with photo identification, the first formal state organizations, and the shift from paper reports to digital software.

Following Supreme Council approval in 1924, the Lampados Club at Psi Chapter, Morehouse College, became one of the first official pledge clubs of the Fraternity in 1925.

Seventh District brothers have made marks far beyond the Fraternity. Fred D. Gray served as counsel in cases stemming from the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. Oscar W. Adams, Jr. became the first African American to serve on any Alabama appellate court and the first elected to a statewide constitutional office in Alabama. Dr. Benjamin E. Mays served as president of Morehouse College for 27 years, shaping generations of leaders. J.B. Carter became the first African American to join the Mississippi Jaycees. Badrae L. Hannah was the first African American initiated into Phi Beta Mu's Delta Chapter and later served as president of the Mississippi Bandmasters Association. Dorsey C. Miller, the 35th Grand Basileus, continues to advise Seventh District leadership to this day.

District Milestones

The path of the Mighty Seventh

1911

Omega Psi Phi is founded

November 17, 1911 at Howard University — the first Greek-letter fraternity founded at an HBCU.

1922

The Fraternity is divided into five regions

Grand Basileus J. Alston Atkins establishes the district structure of Omega Psi Phi.

1928

The Seventh District is formally numbered

Past 8th Grand Basileus Harold H. Thomas is appointed the first Seventh District Representative, leading 17 chapters across GA, FL, and AL.

1936

First regional meeting

Held April 24 at Fort Valley State University, GA. Brother M. R. Austell is elected District Representative.

1940

J.T. Brooks begins a 27-year tenure

The longest continuous service of any District Representative in the entire Fraternity.

1941

Mississippi joins the Seventh District

Completing the four-state footprint of AL, FL, GA, and MS.

1963

State Representatives named

Brother W.A. McMillan (FL) is named the Fraternity's first "State Representative," followed by Sheffy (AL), Church (GA), and Johnson (MS).

1974–92

Four state organizations form

Florida (1974), Alabama (1977), Georgia (1980), and Mississippi (1992) establish state bodies.

1976

Edward Braynon becomes 30th Grand Basileus

The first 7th District brother elected Grand Basileus since Harold H. Thomas in 1920.

1984

Moses C. Norman elected 33rd Grand Basileus

Former 7th District Representative ascends to the highest office of the Fraternity, serving 1984 – 1990.

1994

Dorsey C. Miller elected 35th Grand Basileus

Mentor to 7th District leadership, serving 1994 – 1998.

2002

George Grace elected 37th Grand Basileus

Rose from 7th District Representative to lead the Fraternity, 2002 – 2006.

2018

David Marion elected 41st Grand Basileus

Former Mississippi District Representative serves the Fraternity, 2018 – 2022.

Before the District Representative

Pre-District Representative Leadership

Before the office of District Representative was established in 1935, four foundational brothers shepherded the Seventh District's earliest years.

Foundational Seventh District Leadership
The Founding Stewards of the Mighty Seventh
  • Bro. Daniel B. Taylor — 1923 Grand Keeper of Seal, 1924 In Memoriam
  • Bro. Leonard Emmet Drewry — 1927 In Memoriam
  • Bro. Clinton Elsworth — 1927 In Memoriam
  • Bro. Harold H. Thomas — 1928–1935 · Past 8th Grand Basileus In Memoriam
Bro. Harold H. Thomas, Past 8th Grand Basileus
Bro. Harold H. Thomas
Past 8th Grand Basileus · 1928–1935
Former District Representatives

The line of leadership.

Twenty-five brothers have shepherded the Mighty Seventh from 1935 through 2026. We honor their service and stand on their foundation.

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Saluting Our Former District Representatives

Friendship Is Essential to the Soul

Bro. Marcellus R. Austell
1stBro. Marcellus R. Austell1935 – 1940
† In Memoriam
Bro. Joseph T. Brooks
2ndBro. Joseph T. Brooks1940 – 1965
† In Memoriam
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Not Pictured
3rdBro. William Gaines1965 – 1967
† In Memoriam
Bro. Joseph T. Brooks
4thBro. Joseph T. Brooks1967 – 1968
† In Memoriam
Bro. Dr. W. A. McMillian
5thBro. Dr. W. A. McMillian1968 – 1971
† In Memoriam
Bro. Dr. Edward Braynon
6thBro. Dr. Edward Braynon1971 – 1974
† In Memoriam
Bro. Moses C. Norman, Sr.
7thBro. Moses C. Norman, Sr.1974 – 1978
† In Memoriam
Bro. Dr. Ulysses G. Horne
8thBro. Dr. Ulysses G. Horne1978 – 1980
† In Memoriam
Bro. Dr. David Beckley
9thBro. Dr. David Beckley1980 – 1983
Bro. Dr. Dorsey C. Miller
10thBro. Dr. Dorsey C. Miller1983 – 1986
Bro. Dr. Astrid Mack
11thBro. Dr. Astrid Mack1986 – 1989
Bro. Henry Spears
12thBro. Henry Spears1989 – 1992
† In Memoriam
Bro. J. B. Carter
14thBro. J. B. Carter1992 – 1994
Bro. Dr. George Grace
15thBro. Dr. George Grace1994 – 1997
Bro. William C. Brassfield
16thBro. William C. Brassfield1998
† In Memoriam
Bro. "Chucky" Wilson
17thBro. “Chucky” Wilson1998 – 2002
Bro. Edgar L. Mathis, Sr.
18thBro. Edgar L. Mathis, Sr.2002 – 2005
Bro. Joseph T. Williams
19thBro. Joseph T. Williams2005 – 2008
Bro. Keith Jackson
20thBro. Keith Jackson2009 – 2011
Bro. Dr. David Marion
21stBro. Dr. David Marion2011 – 2014
Bro. Leslie A. Gamble
22ndBro. Leslie A. Gamble2014 – 2017
† In Memoriam
Bro. James H. Cistrunk
23rdBro. James H. Cistrunk2017 – 2020
Bro. Reginald Harris
24thBro. Reginald Harris2020 – 2023
Bro. Christopher V. Brooks
25thBro. Christopher V. Brooks2023 – 2026
A Legacy of Leadership

The Seventh District's Impact on International Headquarters

Of the more than 100 years of leadership within Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the Seventh District has produced and helped develop an extraordinary number of Executive Directors who have served our beloved Fraternity at the highest administrative level.

The Seventh District has long been recognized as a proving ground for leadership, innovation and organizational excellence. Through its commitment to developing capable Brothers, the District has contributed significantly to the strength and stability of International Headquarters.

Executive Directors with Seventh District Roots
  • Bro. John Howard 7th District Initiated
  • Bro. Kenneth Barnes 7th District Initiated
  • Bro. George Smith 7th District Initiated
  • Bro. Richard Smith 7th District Initiated
  • Bro. S. Earl Wilson
  • Bro. Alonza Bennett
  • Bro. Dr. Willie Wright 7th District Initiated

This remarkable legacy speaks not only to the quality of leadership cultivated within the Seventh District, but also to the confidence the Fraternity has repeatedly placed in Brothers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Mississippi to help guide its daily operations and long-term vision.

While the Seventh District takes pride in this accomplishment, it serves as more than a historical footnote — it is a reminder of our responsibility. The same District that helped produce these distinguished leaders must continue to identify, mentor, develop and prepare the next generation of Brothers who will one day answer the call to serve Omega at the highest levels.

Leadership is not accidental. It is cultivated through mentorship, service, sacrifice and a commitment to excellence.

The Seventh District's legacy is not simply found in the offices held by its Brothers, but in the enduring impact those Brothers have made on Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. As we look toward the future, we honor those who have served before us and recommit ourselves to ensuring that the Seventh District remains a beacon of leadership throughout our great Fraternity.

The Seventh District has never merely participated in Omega history — we have helped shape it.

Former Executive Directors with Seventh District roots — commemorative shield
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Historical Legacy Statement

For more than a century, the Seventh District has been guided by visionary leaders whose service, sacrifice and commitment have strengthened Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. We honor their legacy, celebrate their contributions and remain committed to advancing the mission they entrusted to future generations of Omega Men.

Home/ District Council

The Council of the Seventh District.

Elected officers, state representatives, standing committees, and support staff guiding the district forward.

Leadership at a glance

Seventh District Org Chart.

The chain of command for the 26th Administration — at a glance. Click the chart to enlarge.

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District Officers

The Seventh District Council

The brothers elected and appointed to lead the Mighty Seventh for the 2026–27 administrative term. Click any officer to reach them directly.

Bro. James M. Reed IV
District Representative

Bro. James M. Reed IV

Xi Kappa Kappa Chapter

26th DR of the Mighty Seventh. Guides the District's agenda across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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Bro. David Jones
1st Vice District Rep.

Bro. David Jones

Chi Gamma Gamma Chapter

Partners with the DR on strategy, chapter support, and District-wide initiatives.

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Bro. Jarah Redden
2nd Vice District Rep.

Bro. Jarah Redden

Nu Epsilon Chapter

Elected voice of the undergraduates — advances undergraduate programming across all four states.

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Bro. Dr. Carl Gilmore, Jr.
Keeper of Records & Seal

Bro. Dr. Carl Gilmore, Jr.

Chi Tau Chapter

Custodian of the District's records, meetings, and official communications.

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Bro. Robert Fields II
Keeper of Finance

Bro. Robert Fields II

Delta Mu Mu Chapter

Oversees dues, financial stewardship, and fiscal reporting for the Seventh District.

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Bro. Kelly O. Martin
Director of Public Relations

Bro. Kelly O. Martin

Epsilon Kappa Kappa Chapter

Leads District communications, brand voice, and chapter storytelling.

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Bro. DeNorris A. Heard, Esq.
District Counselor

Bro. DeNorris A. Heard, Esq.

Phi Kappa Kappa Chapter

Provides legal counsel and governance guidance to the District Council.

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Rev. Tony Montgomery Sr.
District Chaplain

Rev. Tony Montgomery Sr.

Beta Alpha Chapter

Shepherds the spiritual life of the District and opens every gathering with reflection.

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Bro. Abdullah Salaam
District Marshal

Bro. Abdullah Salaam

Omega Iota Iota Chapter

Directs ritual, decorum, and processional across official District gatherings.

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Bro. Christopher Brooks
Immediate Past DR

Bro. Christopher Brooks

Alpha Phi Chapter

Serves in advisory capacity; provides continuity between administrations.

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Bro. Ray Shoemaker
Chief of Staff · DR 26

Bro. Ray Shoemaker

Omega Mu Mu Chapter

Coordinates the Office of the District Representative — manages priorities, calendars, and coordination across the Council.

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Bro. William Murphy
Asst. District Chaplain

Bro. William Murphy

Chi Gamma Gamma · Georgia

Supports the District Chaplain in providing spiritual guidance and pastoral care to the brotherhood.

Contact via District Office
State Representatives

Our four state leaders

MS
Bro. Carlos D. Palmer, Esq., Mississippi State Representative

Mississippi

State Representative
Carlos D. Palmer, Esq.
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Standing Committees

The work of the district

Eight chairmen lead the eight pillars of district work. Each standing committee oversees the sub-committees that carry out the day-to-day mission of the Mighty Seventh.

Civic & Community Affairs

Levi Robinson
Theta Lambda Lambda · Georgia
(404) 547-4985 levique@atlinc-ga.com
  • Achievement Week
  • Scholarship
  • Talent Hunt
  • Voter Registration, Education & Mobilization
  • NAACP / CEF

Membership

Trenton Merideth
Eta Omega · Georgia
(404) 513-9576 tmerideth@gmail.com
  • Reclamation
  • Retention
  • Undergraduate Advisors
  • Graduate Transition & Undergraduate Bridge
  • Life Membership
  • Leadership Development & Officer Training
  • Career Development

Rules (Recommendations / Bylaws)

Dr. Marcus Shute, Ph.D.
Tau · Georgia
(770) 329-2097 mwshute@shuteent.com
  • Credentials and Voting
  • Policy & Compliance Committee
  • Protocol
  • Elections & Governance Committee

Social Action

Dr. Byron DeAndra Orey
Beta Alpha · Mississippi
(601) 540-7464 dandraorey@yahoo.com
  • Fatherhood & Mentoring
  • Medical & Health Initiatives
  • Military Affairs
  • STEM Program

Ways & Means

Edwin Dale Smith
Chi Gamma Gamma · Georgia
(404) 216-2576 edale77@yahoo.com
  • Corporate Sponsorship
  • Strategic Planning & Vision
  • Registration
  • IT (Information Technology)
  • Time and Place
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Support Staff

The brothers behind the council

Appointed roles that keep the Mighty Seventh moving — from hospitality and records to photography and vendor relations.

Per the 26th Administration Org Chart: Support Staff covers nine appointed roles. The Chief of Staff (Ray Shoemaker), Asst. District Chaplain (William Murphy), and Asst. Officers report directly to the District Representative as Executive Officers and are listed under District Officers.

District Directory

Seeking Appointee

District Photography

Seeking Appointee

Evaluations

Seeking Appointee

District Judicial Review Panel

Seeking Appointees
MSP Chairmen

Membership Selection Program — four states, 25 regions

Regional chairmen for the 2026–27 administrative term who oversee the MSP process for their assigned territories. Switch states below to view each region's chairman and contact information.

Alabama — 6 Regions
Alabama MSP Regional Structure Map
Alabama · MSP Regional Structure
Six MSP regions span Alabama from the Tennessee Valley to the Gulf Coast. Each numbered region on the map corresponds to a chairman card below — with the chapters they oversee.
G Graduate Chapter U Undergraduate Chapter
Region 1 — North Alabama (Tennessee Valley Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Buford Thompson Jr.
Xi Omicron · Meridianville, AL
(256) 683-3338 bufordthompsonjr@yahoo.com
Chapters in this Region · 5
GAlpha Delta BetaFlorence
GAlpha PiFlorence
UNu EpsilonNormal (AAMU)
GPsi Kappa KappaMadison
GXi OmicronHuntsville
Region 2 — Birmingham Metro (Central North Alabama)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Anthony Dotson
Beta Mu Nu · Calera, AL
(205) 602-7988 dot3614@yahoo.com
Chapters in this Region · 5
GAlpha PhiBirmingham
GBeta Mu NuCalera
GEta EpsilonFairfield (Miles College)
GKappa DeltaBirmingham (UAB)
UMu EtaHomewood (Samford)
Region 3 — West Alabama (Tuscaloosa Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Christopher Spencer
Alpha Tau · Tuscaloosa, AL
(205) 499-8924 cspencer@blackbeltfound.org
Chapters in this Region · 4
UAlpha Delta IotaLivingston
UAlpha TauTuscaloosa
UBeta EtaTuscaloosa (UA)
URho GammaTuscaloosa
Region 4 — East Alabama (I-20 Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Antonio Wooden
Theta Tau · Talladega, AL
(205) 516-0655 antoniobwooden02@yahoo.com
Chapters in this Region · 3
UGamma PsiTalladega (Talladega College)
UTheta EtaJacksonville (JSU)
UTheta TauAnniston
Region 5 — Central-East Alabama (Montgomery / I-85 Corridor)
2 Chairmen
Chairman
Hudson R. Hinton
Nu Iota Iota · Alexander City, AL
(256) 750-1140 hut2omega@yahoo.com
Chairman
Clisby Thomas
Omega Iota Iota · Montgomery, AL
(334) 201-5298 thom6133@bellsouth.net
Chapters in this Region · 11
GIota OmegaTuskegee
ULambda EpsilonTuskegee (Tuskegee Univ.)
GLambda Mu NuPhenix City
GNu Iota IotaAuburn
USigma DeltaAuburn (Auburn Univ.)
GGamma SigmaMontgomery (ASU)
GOmega ChiSelma
GOmega Iota IotaMontgomery
GRho Delta DeltaMontgomery
GSigma PhiMontgomery
GUpsilon Mu MuTroy
Region 6 — South Alabama (Gulf Coast & Wiregrass)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Bruce Reese
Rho Alpha · Mobile, AL
(251) 421-7746 modeppy@yahoo.com
Chapters in this Region · 5
GEpsilon Xi NuEvergreen
GKappa Beta BetaDothan
GRho AlphaMobile
GSigma Nu NuDaphne
UZeta KappaMobile (USA)
Florida — 7 Regions
Florida MSP Regional Structure Map
Florida · MSP Regional Structure
Florida's MSP regions stretch from the Pensacola Panhandle through the Tallahassee Big Bend, the I-4 Corridor, the Treasure Coast, and Miami / Gulf Extension. Each numbered region corresponds to a chairman card below.
G Graduate Chapter U Undergraduate Chapter
Region 1 — North Florida (Jacksonville Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Henry Rivers
Theta Phi · Jacksonville, FL
(904) 535-7286 henrylrivers@me.com
Chapters in this Region · 7
GAlpha Delta MuJacksonville
UChiJacksonville (Edward Waters)
GKappa Xi NuJacksonville
GLambda Mu NuSt. Johns
GPsi Mu NuMiddleburg
GTheta PhiJacksonville
GRho PiWesley Chapel
Region 2 — North Central Florida (Tallahassee / Big Bend)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Gary Watson
Chi Omega · Crawfordville, FL
(850) 567-0910 580Gwatson@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 6
GChi OmegaTallahassee
UChi ThetaTallahassee (FSU)
UUpsilon PsiTallahassee (FAMU)
GBeta PiOcala
UOmicron ZetaGainesville (UF)
GGamma TauLeesburg
Region 3 — Panhandle (West Florida Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Reuben Sparks
Upsilon Alpha Alpha · Panama City, FL
(850) 624-3715 UAAKRS@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 4
UAlpha Epsilon EpsilonPensacola
GBeta OmicronPensacola
GPsi Iota IotaShalimar
GUpsilon Alpha AlphaPanama City
Region 4 — Central Florida (Orlando / Space Coast Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Kenneth Brown
Gamma Nu · Melbourne, FL
(904) 770-6902 Look4KB@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 7
GChi TauOrlando
UChi Tau TauOrlando (UCF)
GGamma NuCocoa
GIota Kappa KappaDeLand
GOmega Beta BetaEatonville
UOmicron EpsilonDaytona Beach (B-CU)
GOmicron OmicronDaytona Beach
Region 5 — West Central Florida (Tampa / I-4 Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Christopher Bailey
Upsilon Xi · Auburndale, FL
(813) 843-3481 chrisbailey13@hotmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 6
GEta RhoSt. Petersburg
GPi Beta BetaBradenton
GPi IotaTampa
GUpsilon DeltaTampa (USF)
GUpsilon XiLakeland
GEpsilon Mu MuTampa
Region 6 — South Florida (Palm Beach / Treasure Coast Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Alexander Edmonds
Lambda Alpha Alpha · Wellington, FL
ppi112382@bellsouth.net
Chapters in this Region · 7
GKappa UpsilonWest Palm Beach
GLambda Alpha AlphaBoynton Beach
GOmicron TauFort Pierce
USigma Delta DeltaBoca Raton (FAU)
GTheta Gamma GammaBelle Glade
GEta XiPompano Beach
GOmega Chi ChiFort Lauderdale
Region 7 — South Florida (Miami / Gulf Coast Extension)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Jeffrey King
Pi Nu · Miami, FL
(305) 305-2532 jkingrn@royalpurple.net
Chapters in this Region · 7
UKappa GammaMiami Gardens (FMU)
UOmicron DeltaCoral Gables (UM)
GPi NuMiami
GSigma AlphaOpa-Locka
UAlpha Delta EtaMiami (FIU)
GZeta Nu NuMiami
GOmicron Beta BetaFort Myers
Georgia — 7 Regions
Georgia MSP Regional Structure Map
Georgia · MSP Regional Structure
Georgia's MSP map covers North Georgia / North Metro Atlanta, the Atlanta Metro Core (split 2A and 2B), the Columbus / Albany corridor, Macon / Warner Robins, the Augusta corridor (5A), and Statesboro / Fort Benning (5B).
G Graduate Chapter U Undergraduate Chapter
Region 1 — North Georgia (Atlanta Metro Core) · West / South Atlanta Cluster
1 Chairman
Chairman
Reginald Johnson
Beta Lambda Lambda · Stone Mountain, GA
(678) 491-1704 rjohnson82.rj@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 5
UBeta PsiClark Atlanta (Atlanta)
UDelta KappaGeorgia Tech (Atlanta)
GKappa Alpha AlphaDecatur
UMu NuMorehouse College (Atlanta)
GTauAtlanta
Region 1 — North Georgia (Atlanta Metro Core) · North / East Atlanta Cluster
1 Chairman
Chairman
Willie Cooper Jr.
Tau · Newnan, GA
(404) 886-2907 wjcooperjr@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 6
UAlpha SigmaMorris Brown (Atlanta)
GEta OmegaAtlanta
GPhi Kappa KappaEast Point
UPi Delta DeltaEmory Univ. (Atlanta)
GTheta Lambda LambdaPeachtree City
UZeta ThetaGeorgia State Univ.
Region 2 — North Metro / East Atlanta (Perimeter & Athens Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Roderick Dunlap
Tau · McDonough, GA
(404) 786-1030 rdunlap387@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 13
UAlpha Delta NuKennesaw State (Marietta)
GChi EpsilonSo. Polytechnic (Marietta)
GChi Gamma GammaMarietta
GKappa KappaUniv. of West GA (Carrollton)
GMu Mu NuDouglasville
GOmega EtaRome
GBeta Lambda LambdaLawrenceville
UBeta ZetaUGA (Athens)
GDelta Mu MuAtlanta
GKappa Kappa KappaStatesboro
GOmega Kappa KappaMetro Area
GPi Nu NuCovington
GZeta Beta BetaAthens
Region 3 — Northwest / West Georgia (I-20 West Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Lewis Byrd III
Chi Gamma Gamma · Acworth, GA
(404) 392-7527 basileus@xggomegas.com
Chapters in this Region · 4
GAlpha XiLaGrange
GLambda IotaColumbus
GLambda Lambda LambdaColumbus
UNu DeltaColumbus St. Univ.
Region 4 — Central Georgia (Macon / Columbus Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Tahrea Grant
Lambda Phi · McDonough, GA
(678) 458-4451 tahreagrant@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 7
GGamma ZetaMercer (Macon)
ULambda PhiMacon
GOmega Gamma GammaWarner Robins
UOmega MuFort Valley
GPi Mu NuGeorgia College (Milledgeville)
GUpsilon SigmaFort Valley State Univ.
GMu Nu NuJonesboro
Region 5 — Southwest Georgia (Albany / South GA Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Bobby Wiseman
Alpha Gamma Gamma · Georgia
(229) 300-3841 atomicdogg1911@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 3
GChi EpsilonAlbany
GDelta Delta DeltaGeorgia Southwestern (Americus)
UEta SigmaAlbany (Albany State)
Region 6 — East Georgia (Augusta / Coastal Inland Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Marion Pugh
Xi Mu Nu · Ellenwood, GA
(404) 421-8471 mchristopherpugh@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 8
GGamma BetaPaine College (Augusta)
GOmega EtaAugusta State Univ.
GPsi OmegaAugusta
GUpsilon Gamma GammaGrovetown
GPi Iota IotaFort Benning
GXi Beta BetaVidalia
GXi Mu NuStatesboro
GZeta Delta DeltaGeorgia Southern Univ.
Mississippi — 5 Regions
Mississippi MSP Regional Structure Map
Mississippi · MSP Regional Structure
Mississippi spans the Memphis Corridor, the Golden Triangle, the Delta, the Capital / Southwest, and the Pine Belt / Gulf Coast. Each numbered region corresponds to a chairman card below.
G Graduate Chapter U Undergraduate Chapter
Region 1 — North MS (Memphis Corridor)
Seeking Chair
Chairman
Seeking Appointee
Chapters in this Region · 5
GEta ZetaOxford (Ole Miss)
GKappa Beta BetaHolly Springs (Rust College)
GNu Mu NuOlive Branch
GPsi Mu MuOlive Branch
GPsi RhoHolly Springs
Region 2 — Northeast MS (Golden Triangle)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Stephen Wilson
Theta Iota Iota · Meridian, MS
(601) 479-6562 sew2@hotmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 5
GEta XiStarkville
GOmega Mu MuTupelo
GPsi Gamma GammaColumbus
GTheta Delta DeltaStarkville (MS State)
GTheta Iota IotaMeridian
Region 3 — Delta Region (Northwest MS)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Cyrus Vance
Kappa Mu Mu · Greenville, MS
(662) 347-7978 cyrusjvance@yahoo.com
Chapters in this Region · 7
GBeta Rho IotaItta Bena (MS Valley State)
GBeta Theta NuOlive Branch
GIota OmicronClarksdale
GKappa Mu NuGreenville
GMu Lambda LambdaTunica
GRho Alpha AlphaCleveland
GUpsilon Delta DeltaCleveland
Region 4 — Central MS (Capital / Southwest Corridor)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Abrah Muhammad
Epsilon Kappa Kappa · Jackson, MS
(601) 715-5600 abrammuhammad@gmail.com
Chapters in this Region · 6
GBeta AlphaJackson
GEpsilon Kappa KappaCanton
GNu Xi NuGrenada
URho EpsilonTougaloo
GUpsilon EpsilonJackson (Jackson State)
GXi Kappa KappaYazoo City
Region 5 — South MS (Pine Belt / Gulf Coast Region)
1 Chairman
Chairman
Jerry "Pete" Peterson
Iota Upsilon · Gulfport, MS
(769) 223-4701 1911pete@att.net
Chapters in this Region · 4
GIota UpsilonD'Iberville
UNu EtaHattiesburg
GPsi RhoHattiesburg
GSigma Alpha AlphaMoss Point
Home/ District Council/ Sub-Committees

Sub-Committees

The working groups that carry out the day-to-day mission of the Seventh District — organized beneath the standing committees and led by chairmen across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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Standing Committees
26
Sub-Committees
2026–27
Term
26th
Administration
Source: 7th District Org Chart (26th Administration). Standing committees, their sub-committees, and reporting relationships are organized to match the official chart on the District Council page. Reach out via Contact to volunteer for an open seat.
Standing Committee — Chairman: Levi Robinson

Civic & Community Affairs

5 Sub-Committees
Standing Committee — Chairman: Von Howard

Conflict Resolution

1 Sub-Committee
Standing Committee — Chairman: Dr. Christopher Barnett

History & Archives

No sub-committees assigned

No sub-committees assigned

Per the org chart
Standing Committee — Chairman: Trenton Merideth

Membership

7 Sub-Committees
Standing Committee — Chairman: Melvin Hodge

Public Relations

No sub-committees assigned

No sub-committees assigned

Per the org chart
Standing Committee — Chairman: Dr. Marcus Shute, Ph.D.

Rules (Recommendations / Bylaws)

4 Sub-Committees

Elections & Governance Committee

Seeking Appointee
Standing Committee — Chairman: Dr. Byron DeAndra Orey

Social Action

4 Sub-Committees
Standing Committee — Chairman: Edwin Dale Smith

Ways & Means

5 Sub-Committees
Home/ Undergraduates

Built for the undergraduate chapters.

Resources, mentorship, and pathways for undergraduate brothers across the Seventh District.

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Membership Selection Integrity

The Seventh District upholds the official MSP process of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. There is no other way to become a brother. Report any violations to your state MSP Chairman.

2nd Vice District Representative

The undergraduate voice on the Council

Bro. Jarah Redden, 2nd Vice District Representative
Message from the 2nd Vice DR

Bro. Jarah Redden

"Greetings, to the Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc."

I am truly honored to serve as your 2nd Vice District Representative for this fiscal year. It is both a privilege and a duty to represent our great fraternity, and I remain steadfast in upholding our cardinal principles.

Fraternally Yours,

Brother Jarah Redden 2nd Vice District Representative · Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. — 7th District
2nd Vice State Representatives

The undergraduate voice in every state.

Four undergraduate brothers — one per state — chosen to represent the rising leadership of the Mighty Seventh and to liaise between our undergraduate chapters and the District Council.

Alabama · 2nd Vice State Rep
Bro. Clinton Chisholm — Alabama 2nd Vice State Representative

Bro. Clinton Chisholm

Voice of Alabama's Undergraduates · 12 Active Chapters
Alpha Delta IotaUniversity of West Alabama
Beta EtaUniversity of Alabama
Eta EpsilonMiles College
Gamma PsiTalladega College
Gamma SigmaAlabama State University
Kappa DeltaUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Lambda EpsilonTuskegee University
Nu EpsilonAlabama A&M University
Rho Delta DeltaTroy University
Rho GammaStillman College
Theta EtaJacksonville State University
Zeta KappaUniversity of South Alabama
Florida · 2nd Vice State Rep
Bro. Shad Rush — Florida 2nd Vice State Representative

Bro. Shad Rush

Voice of Florida's Undergraduates · 11 Active Chapters
Alpha Delta EtaFlorida International University
ChiEdward Waters University
Chi Tau TauUniversity of Central Florida
Chi ThetaFlorida State University
Kappa GammaFlorida Memorial University
Omicron DeltaUniversity of Miami
Omicron EpsilonBethune-Cookman University
Omicron ZetaUniversity of Florida
Sigma Delta DeltaFlorida Atlantic University
Upsilon DeltaUniversity of South Florida
Upsilon PsiFlorida A&M University
Georgia · 2nd Vice State Rep
Bro. Tyler Nonnombre — Georgia 2nd Vice State Representative

Bro. Tyler Nonnombre

Voice of Georgia's Undergraduates · 17 Active Chapters
Alpha Delta NuKennesaw State University
Alpha GammaSavannah State University
Alpha SigmaMorris Brown College
Beta PsiClark Atlanta University
Beta ZetaUniversity of Georgia
Chi EpsilonSouthern Polytechnic (Marietta)
Delta Delta DeltaGeorgia Southwestern State University
Delta KappaGeorgia Institute of Technology
Gamma BetaPaine College
Kappa KappaUniversity of West Georgia
Nu DeltaColumbus State University
Omega EtaAugusta State University
PsiMorehouse College
Tau Delta DeltaValdosta State University
Upsilon SigmaFort Valley State University
Zeta Delta DeltaGeorgia Southern University
Zeta ThetaGeorgia State University
Mississippi · 2nd Vice State Rep
Bro. Malik Alexander — Mississippi 2nd Vice State Representative

Bro. Malik Alexander

Voice of Mississippi's Undergraduates · 7 Active Chapters
Beta ThetaMississippi Valley State University
EtaAlcorn State University
Eta ZetaUniversity of Mississippi
Kappa BetaRust College
Theta Delta DeltaMississippi State University
Upsilon Delta DeltaDelta State University
Upsilon EpsilonJackson State University
7th District Honor Society

Scholarship, service, and leadership

The Seventh District Honor Society is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding academic achievement in undergraduates at institutions of higher learning in the Seventh District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. The Honor Society also encourages its members to participate in community service, to take advantage of leadership opportunities, and to continue to excel scholastically.

The Seventh District Honor Society is open to junior and senior undergraduate Brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity with a 3.5 or higher Grade Point Average (GPA) from the Seventh District (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi) in all academic areas.

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Classes
154
Inductees
3.5+
GPA Required
2011Inaugural Class
9 Inductees
  • Bro. Xavier Neal-BurginBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Bro. Jason L. CampbellPi Delta Delta, Emory University
  • Bro. Wesley HodgesRho Gamma, Stillman College
  • Bro. Corey HolmesBeta Psi, Clark Atlanta University
  • Bro. Christopher KellyNu Epsilon, Alabama A&M University
  • Bro. Tommy LeeOmicron Delta, University of Miami
  • Bro. Tayato McCaryOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Bro. Calvin WilliamsBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Bro. Kenric WrightBeta Theta, Mississippi Valley State University
2012
10 Inductees
  • Bro. Micah BaisdenUpsilon Sigma, Fort Valley State University
  • Bro. James BrooksNu Epsilon, Alabama A&M University
  • Bro. David DanielsBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Bro. Nicholas HinesPsi, Morehouse College
  • Bro. Gerry HutchingsAlpha Delta Rho, Southern Polytechnic State University
  • Bro. Brandon JohnsonEta Epsilon, Miles College
  • Bro. Shannon JollyBeta Zeta, University of Georgia
  • Bro. Al Joseph LuckAlpha Delta Rho, Southern Polytechnic State University
  • Bro. Frankie MouzonAlpha Delta Rho, Southern Polytechnic State University
  • Bro. Monte RansomEta Epsilon, Miles College
2013
12 Inductees
  • Bro. Jourdon BattisteBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Bro. Wendell ColeZeta Theta, Georgia State University
  • Bro. Rudolph DavisSigma Delta, Auburn University
  • Bro. Nathaniel GoulbournePsi, Morehouse College
  • Bro. Bradley HarperRho Gamma, Stillman College
  • Bro. Hugh D. HunterPi Delta Delta, Emory University
  • Bro. Jeremy JonesRho Delta Delta, Troy University
  • Bro. Alan KingZeta Theta, Georgia State University
  • Bro. Mabon OwensEta Zeta, The University of Mississippi
  • Bro. Atibu PersuadKappa Gamma, Florida Memorial University
  • Bro. James StewartAlpha Delta Nu, Kennesaw State University
  • Bro. William ThomasEta, Alcorn State University
2014
6 Inductees
  • Bro. Michael ClareChi, Edward Waters College
  • Bro. Alonzo CunninghamChi, Edward Waters College
  • Bro. Antuan HarrisOmega Eta, Georgia Regents University
  • Bro. Tommy HarveyOmicron Delta, University of Miami
  • Bro. Keith JanuaryUpsilon Epsilon, Jackson State University
  • Bro. Joseph PoughRho Gamma, Stillman College
2015
13 Inductees
  • Bro. Dominique M. ApplingZeta Delta Delta, Georgia Southern University
  • Bro. Christian S. BattisteRho Gamma, Stillman College
  • Bro. Jeromey C. BeamanBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Bro. Clinton Bryant IIISigma Delta Delta, Florida Atlantic University
  • Bro. James C. Coleman IIIRho Epsilon, Tougaloo College
  • Bro. Antonio FordBeta Psi, Clark Atlanta University
  • Bro. Eric D. HewlettNu Epsilon, Alabama A&M University
  • Bro. Mark F. MillerDelta Kappa, Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Bro. Hakeem S. OduniyiNu Eta, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Bro. Kingsley OkparaBeta Zeta, University of Georgia
  • Bro. Stephan D. SheltonChi Epsilon, Albany State University
  • Bro. Tawn-Tyba A. TakeliUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Bro. Darryl L. Taylor, Jr.Eta, Alcorn State University
2016
14 Inductees
  • Bro. Timothy AlexanderKappa Delta, University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bro. Johnathan BlairUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Bro. Brenton BrockRho Gamma, Stillman College
  • Bro. Willie A. Coleman IVChi, Edward Waters College
  • Bro. Eric FinleyBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Bro. Kristapher GulleyAlpha Delta Eta, Florida International University
  • Bro. Charles HughesEta, Alcorn State University
  • Bro. Justin JamesAlpha Delta Nu, Kennesaw State University
  • Bro. Reginald LewisUpsilon Epsilon, Jackson State University
  • Bro. Terrance LewisBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Bro. Ja'Darius McRayBeta Theta, Mississippi Valley State University
  • Bro. Gerard RicksGamma Psi, Talladega College
  • Bro. Tyler RogersUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Bro. Elias WellsUpsilon Epsilon, Jackson State University
2017
27 Inductees
  • Harvey AllenPsi, Morehouse College
  • Gregory BaileyZeta Delta Delta, Georgia Southern University
  • Reginald BlazeUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Avery L. Brown IIRho Gamma, Stillman College
  • Anthony CauserAlpha Delta Nu, Kennesaw State University
  • Ector ChandlerUpsilon Delta Delta, Delta State University
  • Romary CorneilleOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Beau DevaulBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Jajuan EadyOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Kenneth FisherOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • John GallowayOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Chris GossAlpha Delta Nu, Kennesaw State University
  • Andreas HarrisUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Kym HaywoodZeta Delta Delta, Georgia Southern University
  • Keith HintonAlpha Delta Nu, Kennesaw State University
  • Ja-Quan LumasOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Shakima MartinusUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Avery McGeeOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Terrence McKenziePsi, Morehouse College
  • Nyle RiceChi Tau Tau, University of Central Florida
  • Justen ScottOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Paul SimpsonUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Aaron VaughnEta Epsilon, Miles College
  • Troy VaughnOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Akimio WalkerOmicron Epsilon, Bethune-Cookman University
  • Willard Weston IIChi Epsilon, Albany State University
  • Titus ZieglerUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
2018
14 Inductees
  • Jerome BrownOmega Mu, Georgia College & State University
  • Reuel BuchananChi Tau Tau, University of Central Florida
  • Daniel ComeauxEta Zeta, University of Mississippi
  • Jakobe EdwardsBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Rupert EnglandNu Epsilon, Alabama A&M
  • Liston Gregory, IIIAlpha Delta Mu, University of North Florida
  • Kym HaywoodZeta Delta Delta, Georgia Southern University
  • Brandon KennedyBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Ryan MartinZeta Theta, Georgia State University
  • Tre McCuneEta Zeta, University of Mississippi
  • Wyman McKenzieZeta Theta, Georgia State University
  • Gian RayPsi, Morehouse College
  • Aaron RichardsonZeta Theta, Georgia State University
  • Nickolas YoungPsi, Morehouse College
2019
15 Inductees
  • Khari ClimesUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Valensky EttieneKappa Gamma, Florida Memorial University
  • Ronald GoldsberryUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Jordan HarrisKappa Delta, University of Alabama-Birmingham
  • Brandon HicksBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • Michael HutchinsonUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • Kenneth Johnson Jr.Eta, Alcorn State University
  • Larry LaceyEta, Alcorn State University
  • Nicholas MartinBeta Zeta, University of Georgia
  • Legerret MosleyLambda Epsilon, Tuskegee University
  • Christian PinderOmicron Zeta, University of Florida
  • Dalyn TurnerTheta Delta Delta, Mississippi State University
  • Omari VaughansRho Delta Delta, Troy University
  • Marquis WilliamsKappa Beta, Rust College
  • Marshall Williams IIRho Gamma, Stillman College
2020
16 Inductees
  • John Allen IIIGamma Psi, Talladega College
  • Dedrick BarkleyRho Epsilon, Tougaloo College
  • Danteus BrownKappa Delta, University of Alabama-Birmingham
  • Latedrick CarterEta, Alcorn State University
  • Stephen ColarLambda Epsilon, Tuskegee University
  • Johnafel Crowe IIPsi, Morehouse College
  • Eddie FordBeta Eta, University of Alabama
  • A'mon HaynesRho Epsilon, Tougaloo College
  • Keegan HudsonEta, Alcorn State University
  • James KirkinTheta Eta, Jacksonville State University
  • Gerron LewisChi, Edward Waters College
  • Jontay ManigaultUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M University
  • John RincherChi Theta, Florida State University
  • Trimi SladeChi, Edward Waters College
  • James UptonEta, Alcorn State University
  • Reginald Williams IIITheta Delta Delta, Mississippi State University
2021
18 Inductees
  • Christopher AllenUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M
  • Jamarcus EllisonUpsilon Delta Delta, Delta State University
  • Arick EvansRho Gamma, Stillman College
  • Tre'Shon FrizellUpsilon Epsilon, Jackson State University
  • Jahone GreenChi Theta, Florida State
  • Dwight GriggsBeta Theta, Mississippi Valley State University
  • Elijah HammondsRho Gamma, Stillman College
  • Jaden HarrisZeta Delta Delta, Georgia Southern University
  • Vincent Jones JrUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M
  • Michael MooreUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M
  • Derrick Taylor Jr.Upsilon Psi, University of Florida A&M
  • Marcus Thomas JrUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M
  • Justin ThorntonZeta Delta Delta, Georgia Southern University
  • Robert Tucker IIUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M
  • Coty Tuggle VChi Tau Tau, Univ of Central Florida
  • Bryce TurnerUpsilon Psi, Florida A&M
  • Bryce WalkerUpsilon Epsilon, Jackson State University
  • Dontaerius WeaklyEta, Alcorn State University
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District resources & forms.

Public documents, operational forms, and directories for the Seventh District.

District Events

The Mighty Seventh Calendar

One calendar. Five lenses.

Every District event in a single month-view calendar — filter by state to see only Alabama, Florida, Georgia, or Mississippi events, or view everything across the Mighty Seventh at once. Subscribe to a per-state .ics feed and the events appear in your phone calendar automatically.

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Public Documents

Downloads & reports

District Bylaws

Governance · Revised Jan 2026
Bylaws2.4 MBDownload

Q1 2026 Quarterly Report

Report · Apr 2026
Report1.1 MBDownload

Expense Voucher Template

Form · Updated Feb 2026
Form240 KBDownload

District Meeting Minutes · Winter 2025

Minutes · Feb 2026
Minutes820 KBDownload

Talent Hunt Program Guide

Program · 2026 Cycle
Program3.6 MBDownload

MSP Chairmen Handbook

Handbook · 2026
Handbook4.2 MBDownload
Member Resources

Directories & member programs

Directory

District Life Members

Honor roll of brothers who have committed to lifelong membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Active directoryView →
Directory

Business Directory

Brother-owned businesses across AL, FL, GA, and MS — supporting our community through commerce.

33 listingsBrowse →
Form

Quarterly Report Submission

Chapter-level quarterly reporting portal for Basilei and District officers.

Due quarterlySubmit →
Home/ Resources/ Chapter Directory

Chapter Directory.

Every chapter of the Mighty Seventh — search, filter by state, category, or status, and reach the chapter directly.

151
Active
100
Graduate
47
Undergraduate
163
All Chapters
State
Type
Status
151 active chapters shown
Alpha Delta Eta
#336
Active
Undergraduate
Florida International University
PO Box 472218
Miami, FL 33247-2218
Alpha Delta Iota
#339
Active
Undergraduate
University of West Alabama
UWA Station 200
Livingston, AL 35470
Alpha Delta Nu
#343
Active
Undergraduate
Kennesaw State University
PO Box 71507
Marietta, GA 30007
Alpha Gamma
#94
Active
Undergraduate
Savannah State University
3219 College St.
Savannah, GA 31404
Alpha Sigma
#47
Active
Undergraduate
Morris Brown College
Morris Brown College
Atlanta, GA 30314
Beta Eta
#215
Active
Undergraduate
University of Alabama
6913 Laurel Wood Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
Beta Gamma Gamma
#833
Active
Graduate
Beta Gamma Gamma Chapter
Ft. Stewart, GA 31315
Beta Lambda Lambda
#905
Active
Graduate
PO Box 490488
Lawrenceville, GA 30049
Beta Pi
#734
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 143143
Gainesville, FL 32614-3143
Beta Psi
#25
Active
Undergraduate
Clark Atlanta University
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA 30314
Beta Theta
#119
Active
Undergraduate
Mississippi Valley State University
P.O. Box 5007
Itta Bena, MS 38941
Beta Zeta
#191
Active
Undergraduate
University of Georgia
153 Tate Student Center
University of Georgia, GA 30602
Chi
#22
Active
Undergraduate
Edward Waters University
1658 Kings Rd. PO Box 694
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Chi Epsilon
#91
Active
Undergraduate
Eastern Kentucky University
Albany State University
Albany, GA 31705
Chi Omega
#522
Active
Graduate
PO Box 6252
Tallahassee, FL 32314-6252
Chi Tau Tau
#338
Active
Undergraduate
University of Central Florida
PO Box 679035
Orlando, FL 32867
Chi Theta
#139
Active
Undergraduate
Florida State University
2004 Crabapple Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Delta Delta Delta
#313
Active
Undergraduate
Georgia Southwestern State University
GSW Box 1881
Americus, GA 31709
Delta Kappa
#241
Active
Undergraduate
Georgia Insitute of Techonology
450 16th Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30363
Delta Mu Mu
#931
Active
Graduate
PO Box 88097
Atlanta, GA 30356
Epsilon Xi Nu
#1003
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 332
EVERGREEN, AL 36401
Eta
#7
Active
Undergraduate
Alcorn State University
Port Gibson, MS 39150
Eta Epsilon
#76
Active
Undergraduate
Miles College
5500 Myron Massey Blvd
Fairfield, AL 35064
Eta Tau
#669
Active
Graduate
PO BOX 522
Port Gibson, MS 39150
Eta Zeta
#196
Active
Undergraduate
University of Mississippi
P.O. Box 701
Olive Branch, MS 38654-0701
Gamma Beta
#144
Active
Undergraduate
Paine College
Paine College 1235 15th St.
Augusta, GA 30901
Gamma Sigma
#49
Active
Undergraduate
Alabama State University
915 S Jackson St PO Box 23
Montgomery, AL 36104-5714
Iota Mu Nu
#960
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 601037
Saint Johns, FL 32260
Kappa Beta
#151
Active
Undergraduate
Rust College
P.O. Box 5484
Holly Springs, MS 38634
Kappa Delta
#175
Active
Undergraduate
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1400 University Boulevard Suite 230
Birmingham, AL 35233
Kappa Gamma
#103
Active
Undergraduate
Florida Memorial University
15800 Nw 42nd ave Florida Memorial Unive
Miami Gardens, FL 33054
Kappa Kappa
#247
Active
Undergraduate
University of West Georgia
215 Mara Street
Carrollton, GA 30117
Lambda Epsilon
#80
Active
Undergraduate
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee University - P.O. Box 5342
Tuskegee, AL 36088
Mu Beta Beta
#819
Active
Graduate
PO Box 2362
Thomasville, GA 31799-2362
Mu Mu Mu
#939
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 6142
Douglasville, GA 30154
Mu Phi
#535
Active
Graduate
PO Box 1363
Savannah, GA 31402
Nu Delta
#178
Active
Undergraduate
Columbus State University
Greek Center
Columbus, GA 31907
Nu Epsilon
#82
Active
Undergraduate
Alabama A&M University
100 Drake Drive Unit 184
Normal, AL 35762
Nu Mu Mu
#940
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 701
Olive Branch, MS 38654-0701
Omega Eta
#237
Active
Undergraduate
Augusta State University
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30909
Omega Gamma Gamma
#855
Active
Graduate
PO Box 6728
Warner Robins, GA 31095-6728
Omega Mu Mu
#951
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 3761
Tupelo, MS 38803
Omicron Delta
#180
Active
Undergraduate
University of Miami
1306 Stanford Drive Whitten University
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Omicron Epsilon
#84
Active
Undergraduate
Bethune-Cookman University
640 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Omicron Zeta
#204
Active
Undergraduate
University of Florida
PO Box 143143
Gainesville, FL 32614
Phi Rho
#706
Active
Graduate
PO Box 17557
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Pi Iota
#585
Active
Graduate
PO Box 172274
Tampa, FL 33672
Psi
#23
Active
Undergraduate
Morheouse College
830 Westview Drive SW Unit 140076
Atlanta, GA 30314
Psi Mu Mu
#950
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 602
Olive Branch, MS 38654
Sigma Alpha Alpha
#801
Active
Graduate
P. O. Box 5433
Moss Point, MS 39563
Sigma Delta Delta
#327
Active
Undergraduate
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades Rd
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Tau Delta Delta
#328
Active
Undergraduate
Valdosta State University
P.O. Box 67
Valdosta, GA 31603
Tau Mu Mu
#946
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 1193
Rome, GA 30162
Theta Delta Delta
#317
Active
Undergraduate
Mississipi State University
PO Box 3173
Mississippi State, MS 39672
Theta Eta
#221
Active
Undergraduate
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL 36265
Upsilon Delta
#185
Active
Undergraduate
University of South Florida
4202 E. Fowler Ave. MSC2300
Tampa, FL 33613
Upsilon Delta Delta
#329
Active
Undergraduate
Delta State University
DSU Box 1236
Cleveland, MS 38733
Upsilon Epsilon
#89
Active
Undergraduate
Jackson State University
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS 39217
Upsilon Sigma
#66
Active
Undergraduate
Fort Valley State University
PO Box 4193 FVSU
Fort Valley, GA 31030
Xi Beta Beta
#821
Active
Graduate
471 Bostwick Circle
Vidalia, GA 30474
Xi Mu Nu
#965
Active
Graduate
P.O. Box 1410
Statesboro, GA 30459
Zeta Chi
#644
Active
Graduate
PO Box 100018
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33310
Zeta Delta Delta
#315
Active
Undergraduate
Georgian Southern University
85 Georgia Ave
Statesboro, GA 30458-4960
Zeta Theta
#123
Active
Undergraduate
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3973
Atlanta, GA 30302
Alpha Delta Mu
#342
Hold
Undergraduate
University of North Florida
12800 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Alpha Epsilon Epsilon
#362
Hold
Undergraduate
West Florida University
PO Box 9433
Pensacola, FL 32513-9433
Mu Eta
#225
Hold
Undergraduate
Samford Unviersity
Samford University
Homewood, AL 35229
Rho Epsilon
#86
Hold
Undergraduate
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS 39174
Sigma Delta
#183
Hold
Undergraduate
Auburn University
2201 Vaughn Lakes Blvd Apt 3205
Montgomery, AL 36117
Alpha Delta Rho
#347
Inactive
Undergraduate
Southern Polytechnic State University
Southern Polytechnic State University
Marietta, GA 30060
Omega Kappa Kappa
#903
Inactive
Graduate
GA
Omega Mu
#309
Inactive
Undergraduate
Georgia College and State University
Georgia College
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Pi Delta Delta
#325
Inactive
Undergraduate
Emory University
Drawer B
Atlanta, GA 30322
Alpha Delta Beta
#356
Suspended
Undergraduate
P.O. Box 361
Florence, AL 35631
Nu Eta
#226
Suspended
Undergraduate
University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Dr., Box 5008
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Home/ Resources/ Business Directory

Business Directory.

Brother-owned businesses across the Seventh District. Support the brotherhood, support your community.

Directory
33 Brother-owned businesses
Global Health And Community Service, Inc. (501c3)
Owners
Percyell Pratt & Jeffery Jones
info@ghacsi.org

Own a business?

Brothers of the Seventh District: to be listed in the Business Directory, contact the District Keeper of Finance for the submission process.

Submit your business  →
Home/ Resources/ Quarterly Report

Quarterly Report.

Chapter-level quarterly reporting for Basilei and District officers. Please complete every section before submitting.

i

Before submitting

Ensure your chapter Basileus has reviewed this report for accuracy. Submit one report per chapter per quarter. For questions, email 7thDistrictKRS@oppf.org.

Prefer a full-screen view? Open the Quarterly Report form in a new tab.

Home/ Resources/ Expense Voucher

Expense Voucher.

Submit reimbursement requests for district-approved expenses. Please fill out every section. District Council will review and respond.

i

Before submitting

Attach receipts, invoices, or other supporting documentation inside the form. Incomplete submissions will be returned. For questions, email 7thDistrictKOF@oppf.org.

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District Life Members.

Brothers of the Seventh District who have committed to lifelong membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. — a covenant of service that endures beyond the undergraduate years.

Life Membership is the highest expression of devotion to our beloved Fraternity. Once inducted, a Life Member's financial obligation is satisfied for life — but the duty to uplift is never retired. The Seventh District proudly recognizes the brothers below for their enduring commitment.

1,326
Life Members
Numbered roster of lifelong brothers
3
Honorary
Honorary Life Members (H-1 · H-2 · H-3)
100+
Chapters Represented
Graduate & Undergraduate across the District
∞
Years of Service
A lifelong covenant
Honor Roll

Listed by Life Member number

Note from the Keeper of Records & Seal: The complete roster of Seventh District Life Members is maintained by the District Keeper of Records & Seal. To verify Life Member status, update chapter affiliation, or request addition to the Honor Roll, contact the District KRS through your chapter's KRS. Life Member certificates and lapel pins are distributed at the Annual District Meeting.
Become a Life Member

Commit for life

Lifetime financial membership is a one-time commitment that secures your bond with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for all days to come. Process payment and submit forms through your chapter KRS or the Grand Basileus office.

Learn more →
Home/ Resources/ Scholarship

The Charles R. Drew Scholarships & Grants.

Recognizing outstanding Brothers of the Mighty Seventh District who exemplify academic excellence, community leadership, and a sustained commitment to service.

Start your application Review available scholarships
Application Deadline February 20, 2026

The Charles R. Drew Scholarship Committee is pleased to invite you to apply for the "Mighty" 7th District Scholarships and Grants. These scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding Brothers who exemplify academic excellence, demonstrated community leadership, and a sustained commitment to service.

Brothers who believe they embody these qualities are strongly encouraged to submit an application for consideration.

Application Requirements

What you'll need to apply

  1. 1

    Review the available scholarships

    Read the 2025–26 brochure covering eligibility criteria and requirements for each scholarship and grant.

    Review the brochure (PDF)
  2. 2

    Personal & academic information

    Complete your personal, academic, and chapter information in the online application.

  3. 3

    Essay responses

    Submit essays outlining your goals, community involvement, and service to the Fraternity.

  4. 4

    Three letters of recommendation

    Provide contact information for three individuals who can speak to your character, leadership, and service.

  5. 5

    Official transcripts

    Submit official academic transcript(s) from your institution(s) of higher learning.

Ready to apply?

Complete the 2026 Charles R. Drew Scholarship Application online — deadline February 20, 2026.

Start your application

Should you have any questions regarding eligibility or the application process, please do not hesitate to contact the Scholarship Committee.

We look forward to learning more about your accomplishments, aspirations, and continued service.

In Friendship,
Charles R. Drew Scholarship Committee Chair
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. · 7th District
7DScholarship@oppf.org

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Dues, fees & district payments.

Secure portals for District Dues, MSP fees, and chapter financial submissions.

District Dues

Pay your 2026 district dues

All active brothers are required to submit annual district dues through the Seventh District's secure payment portal. Your dues sustain programs, scholarships, and operations across AL, FL, GA, and MS.

Membership Selection Process

Submit MSP fees

For MSP Chairmen across the district's four states to submit MSP-related fees via the secure district portal.

Submit MSP fees
Other Financial Forms

Chapter & district finance

Form

Expense Voucher

Submit district-level reimbursements through the official expense voucher process.

Processed monthlyOpen →
Form

Quarterly Financial Report

Chapter-level quarterly financial reporting submitted to the Keeper of Finance.

Due quarterlySubmit →
Portal

Member Payment Portal

Secure online portal operated by the Seventh District for all payments.

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Contact & Brother Portal.

Get in touch with the district council, or sign in to the private Brother Portal.

Send a Message

Contact the Council

For official district business, please identify your chapter and state when contacting the council.

Brother Portal

Private access

For active brothers of the Seventh District — chapter resources, private documents, and official communications.

District Office

Get in touch

Mail
Seventh District Office · Atlanta, GA
Email
info@oppf7d.org
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Registration Open

89th Seventh District Meeting.

March 27 – 29, 2026 · Atlanta, GA. The Mighty Seventh gathers — four states, one brotherhood. Join brothers from Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi for the District's annual business meeting, leadership development, and fellowship.

Register Now View Agenda Hotel & Travel
89th Meeting
Of the Seventh District
Mar 27 – 29
2026 · Meeting Dates
Atlanta, GA
Host City
3 Days
Of Brotherhood
Program

Agenda Highlights.

A full schedule of business sessions, leadership development, brotherhood, and recognition. Final program will be distributed to registered attendees.

Day One

Opening & Business

  • Registration & Credentials
  • Opening Ceremony
  • State of the District Address
  • First Plenary Session
  • Welcome Reception
Day Two

Leadership & Programs

  • Standing Committee Reports
  • Mandated Programs Workshops
  • Undergraduate Summit
  • Step Show & Talent Showcase
  • State Caucuses
Day Three

Recognition & Closing

  • Memorial Service
  • Awards & Recognition Banquet
  • Final Plenary & Voting
  • Installation of Officers
  • Closing Ceremony
Registration

Sign up for the meeting

Complete the form below to register. A confirmation will be emailed to you with payment details, hotel discount code, and the final program.

Optional Activities

Only press the Submit button once.

You will be directed to the payment portal. Pressing submit again may result in a duplicate registration.

Pricing

Registration Tiers

Graduate — Full Meeting$300
Undergraduate — Full$150
Day Pass$125
Banquet Only$95

Tentative pricing — final amounts are confirmed in your registration packet. Late registration carries a $50 surcharge. No on-site registration.

Key Dates

Deadlines

Early Bird
Jan 31, 2026
Standard
Feb 28, 2026
Hotel Block
Feb 13, 2026
Late Reg.
Mar 13, 2026 · +$50
On-site
Not available

No on-site registration. All registrations must be completed and paid in full online by Mar 13, 2026.

Logistics

Hotel & Travel.

Discounted room block at the host hotel. Reserve early — the block fills quickly each year.

Host Hotel

Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center

2450 Galleria Parkway SE · Atlanta, GA 30339

The District has secured a discounted nightly rate for registered attendees. Group code and reservation link are emailed with your confirmation packet — book before the cutoff to receive the rate.

Phone
+1 (770) 953-4500
Fax
+1 (770) 953-0740
Group Rate
Sent in confirmation
Cutoff Date
Feb 13, 2026
Parking
Discounted self & valet
Travel

Getting to the Renaissance Waverly

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the world's busiest airport, served by every major U.S. carrier. The Renaissance Waverly sits adjacent to the Cobb Galleria Centre in Northwest Atlanta, just inside I-285.

Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
From ATL
~25 mi · 30 – 45 min by car / rideshare
Driving
I-75 / I-285 (Exit 20 — Cobb Pkwy / Galleria)
Neighborhood
Cobb Galleria · Cumberland
FAQ

Frequently Asked.

Is on-site registration available?

No. There is no on-site registration for the 89th Seventh District Meeting. All registrations must be submitted and paid in full online by the late registration deadline (March 13, 2026). Brothers who arrive at the host hotel without a completed online registration and confirmed payment will not be admitted to business sessions or ticketed events.

How does payment work?

When you press Submit & Continue to Payment, you are routed directly to the secure payment portal to complete your transaction. Press the submit button only once — pressing it multiple times can create a duplicate registration and a duplicate charge. Your registration is not finalized until payment is received and you receive an emailed confirmation.

What is a Control Number and where do I find it?

Your Control Number is the unique identifier issued by International Headquarters (IHQ) through the Fraternity's member portal. It verifies your financial standing with the Grand and 7th District. If you don't know yours, contact your chapter Keeper of Records and Seal (KRS) or your chapter Basileus before you register.

Who can register?

All financial brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. — both graduate and undergraduate — are welcome. Brothers from outside the 7th District may also register and attend. A valid Control Number is required at registration.

What if I miss the late registration deadline?

After March 13, 2026 the registration portal closes. Because there is no on-site registration, brothers who miss the deadline will not be able to register for the 89th Seventh District Meeting. Please plan ahead and register early.

Can I bring a guest to the banquet?

Yes. Spouse and family banquet tickets can be added during checkout in the payment portal. All guest tickets must also be purchased online before the late registration deadline — no on-site banquet ticket sales.

What is the refund policy?

Full refunds (less a processing fee) are available up to 30 days before the meeting. Partial refunds may be available within 30 days at the District's discretion. No refunds within 7 days of the event. Refund requests are submitted in writing to the District Office.

I was charged twice — what should I do?

Duplicate charges most often happen when the submit button is pressed more than once. If you notice two charges on your statement, email the District Office immediately at info@oppf7d.org with your Control Number and the date of the transaction(s). Duplicate registration fees will be reversed.

Where do I find the final program?

The final printable program will be emailed to all registered attendees approximately two weeks before the meeting and made available at the registered-attendee credentials desk on Day One.

Who do I contact with questions?

Email the District Office at info@oppf7d.org or use the contact form. Your state representative or chapter Basileus can also assist.

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The Mighty Seventh Marketplace.

District-original gear, designed by the Mighty Seventh — for the Mighty Seventh. Every purchase funds the Charles R. Drew Scholarship Fund.

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For the Brotherhood

Every item is District-original — designed, curated, and approved by the Mighty Seventh. Not stock merchandise. Not third-party drop-ship. Made by us, for us.

For Scholarship

Net proceeds support the Charles R. Drew Scholarship Fund, helping outstanding brothers cover tuition, books, and the cost of academic excellence.

Made to Last

Quality items printed and shipped on demand by trusted U.S. fulfillment partners. Secure checkout. Free U.S. shipping on orders over $75. Returns handled within 30 days.

Coming to the Marketplace

What you'll find at launch.

Apparel

Hoodies, tees, polos, and outerwear — original Mighty Seventh designs.

Drinkware

Coffee mugs, tumblers, and pint glasses with District insignia.

Prints & Posters

Limited-edition art prints — Founders portraits, district landmarks, archival reproductions.

Stationery

Pens, journals, branded stationery — for chapter business and personal use.

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Commemorative Editions

Annual District Meeting souvenirs · Achievement Week pieces · Founders' Day collectibles. Limited runs only.

Chapter Bulk Orders

Specialized portal for chapters ordering 25+ units at once. Reduced pricing. Direct to your Basileus.

The Cause

Every purchase funds a brother's education.

Net proceeds from the Mighty Seventh Marketplace go directly to the Charles R. Drew Scholarship — recognizing brothers who exemplify academic excellence, demonstrated community leadership, and a sustained commitment to service.

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Questions

Frequently asked.

When will the Marketplace launch?

A specific launch date will be announced soon. Sign up for launch notification above and we'll email you the moment it goes live.

What kinds of items will be sold?

District-original apparel, drinkware, prints, stationery, and limited-edition commemoratives — all designed and approved by the Mighty Seventh. Public-safe items only; ritual paraphernalia continues to flow through the proper fraternal channels.

Where do the proceeds go?

Net proceeds go to the Charles R. Drew Scholarship Fund, which recognizes outstanding 7th District brothers exemplifying academic excellence, community leadership, and sustained service.

Can my chapter place a bulk order?

Yes. Chapter Bulk Orders for 25+ units will receive reduced pricing and priority production. The chapter Basileus will have a dedicated portal to coordinate.

Will sister districts be able to order?

Yes. The Marketplace serves all financial brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. — and brothers from outside the 7th are welcome to support the cause.

Where can I see existing brother-owned businesses?

The District also maintains a Business Directory of 33 brother-owned businesses across the four states. Support our brothers however you can.

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What's coming up across the Mighty Seventh — meetings, programs, observances, and service. Click any event to RSVP or add it to your calendar.

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Photo Gallery.

Moments from the Mighty Seventh — District Meetings, Achievement Week, scholarship banquets, chapter installations, and brotherhood across four states.

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Brother Portal.

Private resources for financial brothers of the Seventh District — meeting records, the District directory, governing by-laws, and standing rules.

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Enter your nine-digit District control number and password to access financial-brother resources.

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Quarterly · 26th Administration

The State of the Mighty Seventh District.

Each quarter, the District Representative addresses the brotherhood — a record of where the District stands, what we’ve accomplished, and what lies ahead. Streamed in high definition through Azure Media Services. The archive is the institutional memory.

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Every quarterly address.

The institutional record of the 26th Administration — and the administrations before. Select a year to filter, or scroll the full archive below.

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The brotherhood, every quarter.

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Partners & Sponsors

The Mighty Seventh stands with those who stand with us.

Corporate partners, mission allies, and institutional affiliations of the Seventh District of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The organizations recognized here resource the work — scholarships, community programs, District events, and the brotherhood’s service across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi.

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Mission Partners

Organizations carrying the mission with us.

Non-profits, foundations, and advocacy organizations the District actively works with on programmatic objectives — from Talent Hunt philanthropy to Social Action and community health.

Corporate Sponsors

The companies that resource the work.

Corporate sponsors of the Seventh District, recognized in four tiers reflecting their level of investment. Tier classifications are determined by the Corporate Sponsorship sub-committee under Ways & Means.

Platinum / Founding

Platinum

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Silver

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Friends of the Mighty Seventh

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Affiliations & Alliances

Institutional relationships.

Formal institutional ties — Divine Nine fellow organizations, historically Black college and university partnerships, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and government and community institutional alliances.

Become a Partner

Stand with the Mighty Seventh.

151 chapters. 8,835 active brothers. Four states. Ninety years of service. Partner with a District that delivers measurable community impact and brand recognition you can stand behind.

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Dr. Eurmon Hervey Corporate Sponsorship Chair · Theta Phi · Florida ehervey3@yahoo.com · (202) 765-6066
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Medical & Health Initiatives

Brothers’ keepers. Friend’s helpers.

The Mighty Seventh District’s Medical & Health Initiatives portfolio, led by Bro. Dr. Kevin Pruitt (Chi Tau · Florida). Five programs the Brotherhood runs across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi — rooted in Omega Psi Phi’s Cardinal Principle of Uplift and the international fraternity’s mandated focus on the health of Black men and the communities the District serves.

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The Five Pillars

Where the District puts its care.

Each program below is led by a District Brother and run in partnership with chapter-level Health Chairs across the four states. Click any tile to jump to the program’s detail section.

PCA
Prostate Cancer Awareness
The Fraternity’s signature health program. Annual September screening drives across the District, in partnership with HBCU teaching hospitals and community clinics.
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MH
Mental Health Awareness
Breaking the silence around Black men’s mental health. Brotherhood conversations, professional referrals, and awareness programming year-round.
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DA
Diabetes Awareness
Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects Black men. Chapter-led screenings, nutrition education, and connection to ADA-affiliated resources.
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HH
Heart Health
Heart disease is the number-one killer of Black men. The District’s American Heart Association alignment, BP screening drives, and Go Red programming.
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PP
Partner Health Programs
Health initiatives the District runs jointly with Mission Partners — St. Jude, Black Health Matters, and HBCU public-health programs across the four states.
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Research & reading

Brothers’ Health Library.

Curated medical journals, fact sheets, partner publications, and District-authored guidance on the five pillars above. Brothers, chapter Health Chairs, and Mission Partners can read or download any item below. Filter by pillar or search to find what you need.

Pillar 01 · Signature program

Prostate Cancer Awareness.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Black men, who are diagnosed at younger ages and at later stages than any other group. Omega Psi Phi has carried prostate cancer awareness as a mandated international program for over thirty years — the Mighty Seventh District runs the program year-round, with peak activity each September during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

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Brotherhood of the work

Chapter Health Chairs across AL, FL, GA, and MS partner with local urology practices, HBCU teaching hospitals, and community clinics to host free PSA screening drives each fall. The District’s Health & Wellness Chair coordinates state-level rollups, tracks year-over-year screening numbers, and reports outcomes to the District Council and Grand Chapter.

How to participate: Chapter Basilei should contact the H&W Chair by July 1 each year to register their September drive; the Chair publishes the consolidated screening calendar on the Events tab.

Pillar 02

Mental Health Awareness.

Black men are half as likely as white men to receive treatment for mental health conditions, and four times more likely to die by suicide. The Mighty Seventh District treats mental health as a brotherhood issue first — checking on each other, normalizing professional help, and connecting Brothers and the communities we serve to qualified, culturally-competent care.

The District’s Mental Health programming runs on three tracks: brotherhood conversations built into District Meetings and chapter meetings, professional referral networks of Black-male-affirming therapists in each state, and community programming centered on May (Mental Health Awareness Month) and around the Memorial Day Tournament.

In crisis? Call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For non-crisis support, contact the District H&W Chair for a confidential referral to a culturally-competent provider in your area.

Pillar 03

Diabetes Awareness.

Black adults are 60% more likely than white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes — and twice as likely to die from it. The District treats diabetes as a frontline community-health issue across AL, FL, GA, and MS, where the rates run highest in the country.

Chapter-level Health Chairs partner with American Diabetes Association affiliates and HBCU nutrition programs to host annual A1C screening events, distribute diabetic-friendly meal guides at community service events, and place ADA-approved literature in chapter homecoming and Achievement Week materials.

November is the District’s peak Diabetes Awareness month, aligned with the national observance — chapters submit their event plans to the H&W Chair each September.

Pillar 04

Heart Health.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black men in the United States. The District’s Heart Health pillar focuses on the modifiable risk factors — blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, smoking, stress — that drive the disparity.

Chapter Health Chairs partner with American Heart Association local affiliates and community health centers to host free blood-pressure screening drives, particularly around American Heart Month (February) and on observance dates aligned with the AHA’s Go Red and Wear Red campaigns.

The District is exploring a formal alliance with the American Heart Association Southeast affiliate to deepen this work — status will be reported at the next District Meeting.

Pillar 05

Partner Health Programs.

The District does not work alone. Mission Partners run health initiatives the District resources with brother-hours, chapter outreach, and event presence — multiplying the impact of both organizations.

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital — the District’s flagship pediatric oncology partner. Brothers participate in the St. Jude Walk/Run each fall and the District raises funds through chapter-level events year-round.

Black Health Matters — the District’s mission partner on community health equity. The District co-promotes BHM’s Health Summit appearances in each state and aligns chapter outreach with BHM’s campaign calendar.

HBCU Public Health Programs — chapters partner with Howard, Morehouse School of Medicine, Tuskegee, Florida A&M, and Jackson State on student-led screening drives and health-equity research support.

See the full Partners directory

Medical & Health Initiatives Chair

Ready to organize a screening drive?

Chapter Basilei, Health Chairs, and Mission Partners can reach Bro. Dr. Kevin Pruitt, the District’s Medical & Health Initiatives Chair, to coordinate programming, request resource support, or align with the District’s annual health calendar.

Medical & Health Initiatives Chair
Bro. Dr. Kevin Pruitt
Chi Tau · Florida
usat.kpruitt@gmail.com (407) 902-8607
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