Tenets
What is the third tenet?
To assist Providence and cities alike through acts of brotherly kindness and charity.
Founding, Incorporation, & Recognition Dates
September 17th, 2013
March 4th, 2014
February 11th, 2016
Founders
Ahmed Elsayed, Andrew Gonzales, Cedric Kuakumensah
Motto
Family, Education, Loyalty, Legacy
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The fraternity's flower was selected specifically for what purpose?
To rebuke the stigma of hyper-masculinity and to represent the grace and elegance of the organization's members
What is the fourth tenet?
To ignite a spirit of collectivism among members that will spur a lifelong brotherhood.
This 2014 meeting, where the founders shared their dream with 30 invited guests, took place in the basement of this Brown University hall.
The Sayles Hall
Starting Five & their Significance
Jordan Ferguson, John Brewer, Frederick Williams, Isaiah Edwards, Ryan Van-Low
Flower & its Significance
White Jasmine, representing grace and elegance
What is the significance of our symbol?
It symbolizes the legacy, strength and eternal brotherhood of the organization. The drops of blood on the stone represent the lifelong relationships that develop as part of our commitment to this organization.
What is the first and sixth tenet?
To enhance the moral fibers of members through engaging in acts of community service.
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To instill pillars of confidence and courage in members.
The 2013 campus visit of this former NYC Police Commissioner served as a pivotal moment that highlighted the need for a structured platform for Black men.
Ray Kelly's visit to discuss controversial policing strategies sparked protests and motivated the founders to seek a unified voice
Ubuntu
Matthew Atiogbe, Laurence Nunes, Omar Dixon, Terrell Davis, Mubaraq Aderogba, Kudzaishe Chaonwa
Colors & Symbol
Navy Blue & Gold
Bloodstone, where drops of red on the green symbolize blood
What is the significance of our colors and their meaning?
Beta Omega Chi’s colors of Navy Blue and Gold signify the stability, trust, and confidence required for a lifelong brotherhood , while also representing the success and triumph necessary to overcome unique challenges and achieve greater heights.
What is the fifth tenet?
To connect members of various educational disciplines in order to positively affect every facet of student life.
In 2019, the fraternity received this prestigious honor, recognizing its significant impact on the Brown campus and Providence community
Greek Organization of the Year
Decennial Vanguard
Papa-Yaw Afari, Joshua Okwaning, Matisse Doucet, Isaiah Mars, José Guallpa, Alexander Kwon Green, Korey Sam, Ethan Gardner
Vision
To be an internationally recognized fraternity
What is the significance of our letters
Beta (Test) serves as a reminder that we want to establish an alt model of fraternity that addresses the issues we see as most salient and pertinent
Omega symbolizes the sustainability and permanence of the org; represents independence & the ability to achieve great things
Chi represents the first and last three founding members of the organization. We won't succeed w/ just numbers, but because our purpose and beliefs are so important we have no choice but to be impactful
What is the second tenet?
To support Brothers in every educational, philanthropic, physical and overall beneficial enterprise, throughout the balance of their days.
To announce their presence, the founders used this temporary medium on campus walkways the night before their official video release.
Chalk: The members covered the campus with chalk messages and signs to spark intrigue and curiosity
Fahari
Opemipo Clement, Ian Tony, Justin Blake, Tristan Ward, Jachin Ejim, Benjamín Cordova Herrera, Stanley Ndichu, Tyler Murray, Amos Darius, Kai Blades
Mission
To unite and fuel members to achieve greater heights in higher education, social development and transformative community service.
From the Shield, Coat of Arms, Supports, and Mantle, What is the significance of Beta Omega Chi's Crest
Shield: Oval, inspired by traditional African shields.
Coat of Arms:
Crest displays the founding date.
Joined hands at the top represent service and brotherhood (Tenet 1, Tenet 3, and Tenet 4).
Lion of Judah in the center of the Omega, representing bravery and courage.
Scroll at the base represents education (Tenet 2 and Tenet 5).
Supports:
Pillars of Confidence and Courage on either side (Tenet 6).
Wrapped in ivy to represent our status as the first and only Black Greek organization founded in the Ivy League.
White Jasmine blooming on the ivy (Flower).
Drops of red on the ivy to represent the Bloodstone (Symbol).
Mantle: Family, Education, Loyalty, Legacy (Motto).