Nu Tau Chapter and Capital District YMCA: African Heritage Parade 2023

Albany, NY, Saturday June 17, 2023. 

The Brothers of Nu Tau Chapter joined and supported the Capital District YMCA (CDYMCA), which is overseen by a fellow Nu Tau chapter member – Brother David Brown, CDYMCA President and CEO, along with the support of Brother Gary Guy, Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) Director of Transportation. Brother Leroy Twiggs enthusiastically served as the Grand Marshal of the African Heritage Parade.

Launched in 2019 and held over Juneteenth Weekend, the CDYMCA African Heritage Parade celebrates the African Diaspora in the United States with a parade in downtown Albany. This parade leads into Albany's 3^rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration and Festival. The parade began at Washington Park and ended at Madison Avenue and S. Pearl Street. 

Marching included many of the region’s key Divine 9 and other African Diaspora organizations, elected officials, and leaders. People of the African Diaspora are global and dynamic, representing many nationalities, cultures, and languages.  The parade celebrates diversity, history, and strength.

 

Another great highlight of this great day, CDYMCA and numerous community participants and spectators to a moment to celebrate and formally honor Brother Leroy Twiggs for his exemplary work ethic, community service, entrepreneurship, and leadership/mentorship (i.e., HSBC).

 

For those that do not know, the first black-owned and operated McDonald’s franchise at two separate major locations in downtown Albany, NY. The locations were State Street and Pearl Street, which was then moved to a new facility (and branding) at Madison Avenue and S. Pearl Street. Both locations were owned by a fellow Omega man, Brother Leroy Twiggs.

 

Brother Twiggs was initiated into the Omega fold on 12/8/61, Omicron Epsilon at Bethune-Cookman University. Brother Twiggs continues to remain active, financial, and supportive of the Nu Tau chapter.

 

Honoring Brother Twiggs and celebrating/supporting CDYMCA African Heritage Parade, along with the kick-off of Juneteenth festivities was a great ending for the organizations and community supporters.

 

As always, Nu Tau – Sets the Pace!

Nu Tau Chapter: Annual Community/Omega Tent Cookout

Albany, NY, August 20, 2023

Nu Tau Chapter hosted its 2nd Annual Community / Tent Cookout for the Capital Region. This event occurred on August 20, 2023, from 1PM to 6PM at Washington Park, Albany, NY. This event was well attended ranging from community residents and supporters.

This event was energetically and graciously served by visiting brothers and Nu Tau brothers. All brothers served and fellowshipped the cookout attendees. The community cookout was a thorough and complete success. The chapter is looking forward to expanding the cookout next year.

Nu Tau Chapter welcomed the following to the Capital Region:

Brother Alton Campbell – Ace, Spring 2010, Rho Rho Chapter, Brother Chris Lynah – Ace, Spring 2019, Sigma Mu Nu, Brother Travis Strattion – Ace, Spring 2022, Pi Gamma Gamma.

Bro. Melvin Burruss to receive Antioch Church Rufus A. Strother, Jr. Community Service Award

Antioch Church Rufus A. Strother, Jr. Community Service Award
First Recipient will be Melvin Burruss, Esq.


The first person selected to receive Antioch Baptist Church’s
distinguished Rufus A. Strother, Jr. Community Service award is
Brother Melvin Burruss of Peekskill, NY. Bro. Burruss, an attorney and
business professional, is the Chairman of the African American Men of
Westchester, an all-volunteer non-profit organization founded in 1987.
The group’s goal is to provide programs and organize innovative
projects for young people and adults in the county. Bro. Burruss is being
recognized for making significant contributions to his community and
for emulating the ideals of compassion and service, as exemplified by
Pastor Strother.

Rufus A. Strother, Jr. served as Pastor of the Antioch Baptist church
in Bedford Hills, New York for 38 years, prior to his passing in January
2005.
Antioch established a Memorial Benevolence Fund in recognition of
Pastor Strother’s commitment to service to Antioch and to the Northern
Westchester Community. Earlier this year, the church’s current Pastor,
Rev. Dr. Paul S. Briggs,announced the establishment of the " Rufus A.
Strother, Jr. Community Service Award ". The award is to recognize an
individual, who like Pastor Strother, is making significant
contributions to their community through their actions, talents,
dedication and compassion. In addition, attributes sought also include
a passion for helping others and a commitment to “healing the world”.

Bro. Burruss will receive the award at the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King,Jr. Memorial Banquet hosted by Antioch, on Friday, January 10,
2014 at the Westchester Marriott. Banquet tickets are $75 ($85 after
January 8). The social hour begins at 7p.m. and the program starts at
8 p.m. The hotel is located at 670 White Plains Road in Tarrytown.

Members of the AAMW and Mel’s fraternity brothers of Omega Psi Phi and
business associates are invited to attend and be a part of supporting
this prestigious event.

The Keynote speaker will be the Hon. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York
Eighteenth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Xi Phi Chapter - Black College Tour on WABC TV

The enclosed link is to a segment of the Black Issues Program "Here and Now" that is broadcast by WABC Television to the New York Tri - State Area. This particular segment is discussing the Xi Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity " HBCU Tour" for 2014.

HBCU Tour

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news&id=8410092&vid=9322729

Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter's - A Night Out with the Brothers (11/1/13)

A Night Out with the Brothers

Host: Beta Alpha Alpha, Est. 1978

When:
Friday, November 1 at 8:00 PM to Saturday, November 2 at 1:00 AM

Where:
Crowne Plaza White Plains-Downtown 66 Hale Avenue White Plains, NY 10601Will Reply

Join Beta Alpha Alpha for An Evening Of Fun!

Music by DJ Oskeeno with DJ A Plus

Donation $ 30 in advance $35 at the door

Limited Number of tickets available Don't Delay

For further information contact:
Alfonso Morrell 917-557-8195
Joe Cruz 516- 901-6515
Steve Schmidt 914- 815- 7136

Second District Fall Council Meeting 2013

Second District Fall Council Meeting

Hosted by Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter

George Washington School
100 Orchard Street, White Plains, New York
Saturday, November 2, 2013
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Alpha Upsilon Chapter Achievement Week Events

Brothers

At our last Alpha Upsilon fellowship, several of the Brothers who were present came up with events that would carry on with our mandate to make Achievement Week not just a day but a full recognized week of events to celebrate African Americans and their contibution to the community at large. I spoke to our AW Chairman, Bro Lee, and passed the details of the conversation onto him. He was delighted that the Brotherstook the initiative to develop the events. We would like all Brothers to participate in our schedule events to demonstrate our Fraternal bond and committment to the betterment of our community.

ALPHA UPSILON ACHIEVEMENT WEEK SCHEDULED EVENT:

Saturday- Nov 2nd- District Council Meeting- hosted by Brothers of Beta Alpha Alpha- For more information, please reach out to Bro Steve Schmidtt

Sunday Nov 3rd - Fraternal Worship at Bro Pastor Shaun Lee's church, Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church located on the corner of Lewis Ave and Decatur St. (11 am service)

Monday Nov 4th - Male Mentoring @ 51 Junius St- 6:30 pm- 8 p.m.

Wednesday Nov 6th- Alpha Upsilon Brotherly Fellowship- Bro Steve Liverpool will identify location- Notice will be sent out

Thursday Nov 7th- Think BIG Networking and Fundraiser- Rustik Tavern 471 Dekalb Ave, Bklyn NY

Saturday- Nov 9th- Achievement Week inconjunction with Brothers of Kappa Omicron at Cornerstone Baptist Church 9 (Bro Rev Lawrence Akers- Pastor) 12 pm- 4 pm


Bro Wilkinson
Deputy Corridor V Rep

Psi Lambda Lambda Chapter Achievement Week Program 2013

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Psi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Achievement Week Program 2013

2013 Achievement Week Activities

Feed the Homeless
Metropolitan Baptist Church
151 West 128th Street
New York, NY…………….……….………October 26th

Book Drive (Childrens Books Ages 5-12)
Donations for Harlem Hospital……………..November 4th

Clothing Drive (Families & Women)
Donation for Abyssinian House, Harlem……November 6th

Veteran’s Appreciation & Donations
Soldier’,Sailors’,Marines’& Airmen’s Club
283 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10016…………………….....November 7th

Recognition Program
Countee Cullen Library
104 West 136th Street
New York, NY 10030 ……………………….November 9th

*Books & Clothing items donated may be deposited
at Mt. Neboh Baptist Church, 1883 Adam Clayton Blvd
Harlem Oct 11 –31, 2013.

The Men of Psi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Cordially invite you to our
2013 Achievement Week Program
Saturday, November 9, 2013

Theme: “Advancing Omega’s Future through Leadership, Vision,
and Excellence”

Site: Countee Cullen Library
104 west 136th Street
New York, NY 10030
(Near Lenox Ave)

Time: 12:30 PM Sharp

Citizen of the Year: Councilman Robert Jackson
City of New York

NYC Metro Official Founders Day Weekend 2013

Friday Night
November 15, 2013
10:30PM - Until.

NYC Que Founders Day Party Celebration – Hosted by NYC Metro Chapters and NYC Fav Ques

Location: Fashion 40 202 W 40th Street (between 7th Ave & 8th Ave) New York, NY 10018

Doors Open at 10:30 - Free Admission with RSVP Here: www.charged.fm/omega102

Music by DJ APlus/ DJ NP3 - Special Celebrity Guest Hosts For Bottle and Table Service call 347-886-5696

Saturday Morning
November 16, 2013
11:30AM - 2:30PM.

The Pre-Founder's Day Luncheon - Hosted by Omicron Iota Chapter!

Location: Friendship Worship Center
261 E. Lincoln Ave. - Mount Vernon, NY 10552

Keynote Speaker: Bro. Michael Jefferson, Esq. (Fall ’84) 1st District - District Representative

Donation: $25 (RSVP to Westchesterques@gmail.com by Nov. 11th, 2013)

Brothers Only Event / Business Attire or Fraternity Sweaters Requested If you have questions, please feel free to contact Bro. Basileus Larren Joseph at 917-204-7879.

Sunday Morning
November 17, 2013
11:00AM.

Founders Day Church Service Hosted by Xi Phi Chapter
Business Attire or Fraternity Sweaters Requested

Location: First Corinthian Baptist Church 1912 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. Corner 116th Street New York, NY 10026.

Assembly 10:15am in Front of Church

Donation: $5.00

Presiding: Pastor Brother Michael Walrond.

Bro. Ken Tapp Being Honored by First Community Baptist Church

Brother Ken Tapp is being honored by the First Community Baptist Church, 142 Edgepark Rd., Greenburgh on occasion of their Annual Men's Day Service. The Service will start at 3:30 p.m.

Ken is being honored for his work with the Clubmen Higher Aims program helping African American and Latino male youth to graduate high school and to transition from high school to college, work or enter the Military.

Bro. Etu Evans - Recognition for Entrepreneurship

Bro. Etu Evans was featured in several prominent magazines, advertisements and newspapers for his achievements as a successful businessman and entrepreneur.  Below are some of the articles.

Civil Rights Attorney Bro. Charles Coleman, Jr. Talks on Hot 97 Radio Station

Civil Rights Trial Attorney Charles F. Coleman Jr. appeared on Hot 97's "Street Soldiers" on Trayvon Martin Trial

NEW YORK (July  11, 2013)-- Civil rights trial attorney Bro. Charles F. Coleman Jr. was featured on Sunday (7/14/13) edition of Hot 97's (FM 97.1, WQHT) "Street Soldiers" Sunday morning talk show. Coleman will be speaking about the George Zimmerman criminal trial currently taking place in Sanford, FL. Zimmerman is on trial for the February 2012 murder of 17-yr. old Trayvon Martin. Coleman addressed the case from the perspective of a former prosecuting attorney.

A seasoned trial attorney, Bro. Coleman began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, NY. While there, he prosecuted several types of criminal offenses, and also worked in the specialized gangs unit where he handled cases involving more serious violent crimes. Attorney Bro. Coleman presently works as a federal trial attorney in the civil rights arena, specializing in equal employment opportunity law. His cases have been featured on the Huffington Post, MSNBC.com, Law360.com, and in the National Law Journal. He has also been featured on the Toni and Griff radio show in Atlanta, GA (AM 1100, WWWE). 

From the outset of the case, Bro. Coleman has been vocal about the search for justice for Trayvon Martin and his family.

"The case against George Zimmerman has featured a substantial amount of legal maneuvering," Coleman said. "Everyone from casual observers to those who haven't missed a second of the trial has had questions about strategies, rulings, and how the case is going. It is important to understand what is going on and how that impacts the overall trial. This is a defendant who profiled, targeted, and pursued Trayvon Martin, and in his own actions as a rouge vigilante, ultimately caused the untimely death of an unarmed, innocent black teenager."

In addition to his passion for civil rights Bro. Coleman is an active member of his community as a current board member of Community Board No. 3 in Brooklyn, the chair of the criminal justice committee of the Brooklyn Branch of the NAACP, as well as the District Counselor for Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc.'s 2nd District. Coleman is an experienced motivational speaker and frequently talks to groups of young people on the importance of choices, leadership and hard work. 

Hot 97 is New York City's No.1 rated station for hip hop and R&B music programming, reaching millions of listeners in the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut areas. Street Soldiers is the station's weekly talk show featuring host Lisa Evers, where guests and callers discuss prevalent issues ranging from police brutality and racial profiling to politics and civil rights.

The hour long live broadcast was aired at 9:00 a.m. on 7/14/13 on 97.1 FM in New York City. The broadcast will also be live streamed through the station's website at www.hot97.com and can be heard on both android and iOS enabled smart phones through the iheart radio app.

For additional information or to book Coleman for a speaking engagement, please visit, www.charlescolemanjr.com.

Omicron Iota - "Researching a College Major" - College Summit

On April 20, 2013 the Brothers of Omicron Iota Chapter hosted a workshop for 300 high school students on "Reseaching A College Major" at this year's College Summit at Mt. Vernon H.S.. The information was covered in the Westchester County Press.  The article is listed below. 

Bro. Charles Coleman, Jr. Featured in Ebony

Brothers,

Please join me in congratulating Brother Charles Coleman, 2nd District Counselor on being included in the June 2013 edition of EBONY Magazine along with his Father.

K. Woodhouse

Brothers, If you have a chance and are so inclined, please pick up the June 2013 issue of EBONY magazine. Mary Mary is on the cover. Ebony focused on black father hood in this issue and a feature on stylish father-son duos entitled "Father Knows Best."

As part of this article, Bro. Charles Coleman, Jr. and his father are featured as one of three father son duos who discuss what they've learned about style from their Dads. Though his father is not an Omega man, it is still an overall positive depiction of black father-son relationships and also an overall good look, public relation-wise for the Ques.

Epsilon Chapter - Fraternity International Chapter of the Year for Small Chapters

To the members of Corridor Five of the 2nd District:

 

Please join me in congratulating the Brothers of Epsilon Chapter forreceiving the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity International Chapter of the of the year award for small chapters.

 

It may be the first time a chapter in the corridor has won such an honor on the International level. 

 

Special thanks should go to Brother Charles Coleman Jr., the Basileus of the chapter, for leading his chapter toward this goal.

 

Once again, to the Brothers of Epsilon Chapter congratulations and much success in the future.

 

Sincerely,

 

Brother Kevin J. Woodhouse

2nd District Corridor 5 Representative

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

 

Bro. Dominick Boyce wins 5K Race at the Grand Conclave

Brother Dominick Boyce,  2nd District Corridor 5 Deputy Representative and KRS for

Psi Lambda Lambda Chapter won the 5K Race at the Grand Conclave in Minneapolis

Minnesota. The race as being run in order to promote Prostate Cancer awareness.

 

 

NYC Mayoral Districting Commission Appointment

MAYOR BLOOMBERG ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO DISTRICTING COMMISSION

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg today announced seven appointments to the Districting Commission, which also includes eight members appointed by the Speaker and Minority Leader of the City Council. The Districting Commission meets once every ten years following the decennial census to redraw the City Council’s district lines to address population shifts within the five boroughs. The Districting Commission will submit a plan to the City Council for new Council district lines in accordance with criteria defined in the City Charter and the final submission will include a total of 51 City Council districts.

Our esteemed Brother Oscar Odom III from Xi Phi Chapter was selected as one of the seven Mayoral appointments.


Bro. Odom III is the former First Deputy Sheriff of New York City. His career in law enforcement spans a quarter-century, having held numerous assignments within the NYPD, including patrol officer, Police Academy instructor, and detective. Odom was the director of Public Safety at the MetroTech Business Improvement District, and currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Criminal Justice Division at ASA College in Brooklyn, having held similar positions at other area academic institutions. Odom served in the U.S. Army, has a bachelor’s degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and a law degree from CUNY School of Law, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education. Odom is a resident of Brooklyn.

Fatherhood Initiative Recognition

Please congratulate Brother Dominick Boyce for being recognized by the New York City Council  for his work on the Fatherhood program.

Alan Farrell (l) & Bro. Dominick Boyce

Alan Farrell is the head of the Mayor's fatherhood program here in New York City.

Also congratulations should go out to Brother Thabiti Boone in being recognized for his leadership in working on the Fatherhood Initiative on behalf of the Fraternity and the White House and the Chi Rho 3rd Annual Father's Day Program this Saturday.

Finally, kudos to the Brothers of Chi Rho Chapter, under the leadership of Brother Jason Calihan, for putting on an excellent father's day program.

64th District Conference - National Harbor, MD

National Harbor, MD - April 28, 2012, On behalf of the Corridor please accept my hearty congratulations to the members of our Corridor who have won an office or been recognized in the following categories:

2nd Vice DR: Bro. Ernest Pierre-Louie

2nd District KF: Bro. Sean Robinson

2nd District Counselor: Bro. Charles Coleman Jr.

2nd District Council Undergraduate Member: Bro. Kazeem Oni

Undergraduate Advisor of the Year Award Winner (Psi Lambda Lambda/Omicron): Bro. Dominick Boyce

Eddie Taylor Superior Service Award: Bro. J. Kendall Smalls

Social Action Undergraduate Chapter of the Year: Omicron Chapter

Social Action Graduate Chapter of the Year: Epsilon Chapter

Social Action Graduate Chapter of the Year - 2nd Place: Xi Lambda Lambda Chapter

Graduate (Small) Chapter of the Year: Epsilon Chapter

2nd District National High School Essay Contest Winner: Chi Rho Chapter

Keynote Speaker, Ronald McNair Undergraduate Luncheon: Brother Ted Childs - Phi Nu Chapter

Omega Scholarship recipient: Bro. Gregory Etienne

Omega Scholarship recipient: Bro. Kevin Purcell

Corridor V Brothers in Attendance

We are indeed pleased and proud of you all.

For those receiving awards from the District, well done. We are happy for your success.
For those who have been elected to new positions of authority, if you need our help, support or counsel,do not hesitate to call upon your brothers in this corridor for help.

In addition, there were also those of us who sought high office and did not attain it this time. To them, I also say congratulations for wageing a hard fought campaign and doing all you could to win. I pray that you will remain true to your dreams, for if you do, your day will come.

Finally, this year, we had more chapters in corridor 5 submit applications for recognition for individual and overall chapter excellence than ever before. Although you may not have won you have shown us what wonderful and substantiative work is being done by you or your chapter in your community. 

Please continue to apply. The day will come when you too are recognized by our peers.

God Bless and keep you all and God Bless the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.

Bro. Walter Rivera -Town Justice of the Greenburgh, NY Town Court

Pictured: Bro. Steve Schmidt, Bro. Rivera and Corridor Rep, Bro. Woodhouse (l-r)

Bro. Walter Rivera is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D. 1979), Columbia University (B.A. 1976), Governor’s Academy (1973) and the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He crossed into Omega Psi Phi Fraternity by way of Omicron Chapter in 1974. He is currently a member of Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter. On February 10, 2012 he was awarded the Carter G. Woodson Memorial Award by Metro Omega for Excellence in Judicial Law. On February 11, 2012 Bro. Rivera was honored as the Citizen of the Year by Beta Alpha Alpha chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Bro. Rivera began his legal career in 1979 as a Law Clerk for the New York State Court of Appeals. In September 1981, he was appointed an Assistant Attorney General of the State of New York. He entered private practice in January 1985 and is a Partner in the firm of Rivera & Colon, LLP located in Manhattan. He is a resident of Greenburgh, New York. On November 8, 2011 he was elected to a 4 year term as Town Justice of the Greenburgh Town Court, Westchester County, State of New York. He commenced his term on January 1, 2012.

Bro. Rivera has guest lectured before numerous civic organizations and in the public schools. He has served as an Instructor for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy at Hofstra Law School. He is a member of the board of the School of Visual Arts and previously served on the boards of the Pocantico Hills School Foundation and the National Hispanic Business Group. He is a member of the Puerto Rican Bar Association, and is a past member of its Board of Directors. He is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the National Hispanic Bar Association. He is a past Chair of the Committee on Small Law Firm Management of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. In 1997, he was appointed to the Chief Judge’s Task Force on the Profession, Ethics Institute Subcommittee. Bro. Rivera has served as a Site Visitor to different law schools as part of the American Bar Association’s law school accreditation process. On June 2, 2006 Bro. Rivera was appointed to a three-year term on the Standing Committee on Lawyer Referral and Information Service of the American Bar Association. Bro. Rivera served a 2 year term as a member of the Greenburgh Board of Ethics and concluded his tenure in December, 2010.

Bro. Rivera is admitted to practice in New York. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the United States Military Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He is AV rated, which is the highest level of ethical standards and professionalism conferred by his peers in the legal profession and is so listed in the Martindale Hubbell ratings of lawyers.