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The Omegan Voice of the Second District New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland The omegan Voice of the Second District InsideInside ThisThis Issue:Issue CorridorCorridor 1 VMemorial MemorialService Service Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, at West Point Burning Sands Dr.Movie James Review Bethea $ Million Grant Omega Men on the Move Omega Men On Physicians’The Move Corner OmegaDr. Walter Chapter Gill ArticlesAutobiography Fattherhood/MentoringIota Epsilon ArticlesInitiatives Charles2013-14 Colemen Second Host BlackDistrict Brilliance Executive 360 CouncilWeb Series SuspensionsEditorial Section & Expulsions Omega Chapter Articles Grand Basileus Antonio F. Knox, Sr. Grand Basileus AntonioDistrict F.Representative Knox, Sr. Milton Harrison District Representative ShermanDistrict Public L. Charles Relations Zanes E. Cypress, Jr. District Public Relations Movie Review by Zanes E. Cypress, Jr. Brother Quasim Rashad 2017 Conference Edition Friendship Is Essential To The Soul The Omegan Voice of the Second District The Mighty Second District - Home of 39th Grand Basileus Dr. Andrew A. Ray THE OMEGAN “ Voice of the Second District” EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Sherman L. Charles EDITOR IN CHIEF Zanes E. Cypress, Jr. SENIOR COPY EDITOR Eric “Moby” Brown COPY EDITORS Grand Keeper of Records and Seal James Alexander M. Dante’ Brown Kenneth Rodgers Leroy Finch Demaune A. Millard Rev. Stephen M. Smith Jereleigh A. Archer, Jr. CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER Jamal Parker STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Fitz Devonish Lamonte Tyler PUBLISHING MANAGERS Roy Wesley, Jr. Grand Counselor D. Michael Lyles, Esq. Jeff Spratley The OMEGAN is the Official Organ of the Second District of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The Second Dis- trict is comprised of the Great States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland. It publishes three editions annually; Fall, Winter and Conference Editions, for the Members of the Second District and is widely distributed Internationally throughout all Twelve Districts of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Contact Article Submission Deadlines: 2ndDistrictPR @oppf.org. October 15, January 15 & April 1 2 www.opp2d.org Voice of the Second District The Omegan THE OMEGAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the District Representative 4 Corridor 1 Memorial Service 10 Omega Men on the Move 12 Physicians’ Corner 17 “Burning Sands” Movie Review 19 International Talent Hunt Foundation 27 XI Phi’ “Omega Black College Tour” 30 Bro. Dr. Walter Gill Autobiography 52 “Yesterday’s Tomorrow” Opinion Editorial Section 55 Historical Perspective 72 When We Wear The Gloves Omega Chapter Articles 79 R. Scott “Scotty” Dingle Second District Brigadier General Executive Council 87 Suspensions and Expulsions www.opp2d.org 3 The Omegan Voice of the Second District Message from the District Representative Dear Brothers, Family, Friends, and Patrons of the Mighty Second District, Welcome to the 69th Second District Conference! The District Marshals have worked hard to put on an outstand- ing District Conference for you. It has been my sincere honor with humility to serve you and Omega as your 35th District Representative. The Sec- ond District Conference, was founded in Brooklyn, N.Y. in 1947. This year, we celebrate 70 years as a District. A lot has occurred over the past 12 months and this leadership team hit the ground running to the 80th Grand Conclave in Las Vegas, Nevada and never slowed down. We have made a lot of progress and overcome a lot of obstacles. We have a lot of new Committee Chairman making significant contributions to our beloved 2nd District. Additionally, we have improved the efficiency and effectiveness of the 2nd District operations and our fraternity. This is a critical time in our Nation! Our role as Omega Men must evolve during this civil rights struggle. We must innovate solutions to address the Social Injustice Issues we face at home and abroad. It is not if, but just a matter of time and location before the next incident. In this information age of social media, we must grow our male mentoring and fatherhood programs in the vision President Obama set for us. With anticipated dwindling resources from a new administration, we must continue to lead and work with other organizations to address the needs of our community. Excellence is the standard in which we execute Omega’s business. We must excel as Ambas- sadors of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, as we lead in our fraternity, our Alumni Associations, and in our communities. We must continue to inform the world of the goodness we do in our communities, and tell our stories in Social Media to demonstrate our character and our cardinal principles. As Omega Psi Phi looks for leadership, let the 2nd District’s light shine. Just remember, we serve an awesome God and we have the talent, knowledge and drive to move our community forward. It is all about the work of Omega and advancing our District. Black Lives Matter! Long the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the 2nd District, Brother Sherman L. Charles 35th District Representative, Second District 4 www.opp2d.org Voice of the Second District The Omegan Message from the Director of Public Relations Brothers of the Second District, It is an honor and privilege to serve as your Director of Public Relations and it continues to be a labor of love. Omega is a clandestine organiza- tion; therefore we have the sole responsibility to chronicle our Chapters’ success stories and Brothers’ accomplishments. They must be recorded and preserved for perpetuity. Each Chapter Director of Public Relations, Chapter Editor, Reporter, and Photographer are vital contributors to the Omega publications, chronicling the history of the Second District. The 2017 Conference Edition of The Omegan includes Second District Chapters’ Talent Hunt Competitions, Mandated Memorial Services and various Social Action Initiatives. Accolades and approbations to Brother Dr. Jedan Phillips, as he continues enlightening us on health issues with his third Physicians’ Corner article submis- sion, “Cancer and its Impact on African American Men.” Brother Quasim Rashad deserves our plaudits and encomiums for his insightful review of the controversial new movie “Burning Sands”, directed and screenplay written by Brother Gerald McMurray. Our ‘Omega Men on the Move’ section features great accomplishments of Second District Omega Men in their respective fields. Congratulate Brother Charles Coleman on producing and hosting his new web series ‘Black Brilliance 360’. We showcase Brother Walter Gill’s Autobiography “Yesterday’s Tomorrow”. It is a Father to Son legacy story: Father, Dr. Robert Gill, PhD, a Giant in Omega, Fraternity Historian, well-traveled, taught Tuskegee Airmen, highly accomplished educator; and Son, Dr. Walter Gill, PhD, well-traveled, accomplished author, educator and artist. It notes how Omega Men employed at Morgan State College, from the 40’s to 70’s, were dominant in all aspects of administration at Morgan and how Omega and Omega Men influenced Brother Gill’s life. Salutations to Brothers Terry Rodgers and Ashley Turnbull for their Opinion/Editorial articles, “A Call to Uphold Ritualistic Standards of Our Beloved Fraternity” and the necessity to chronicle chapter history in “History is a Beautiful Thing”, respectively. I challenge more Brothers to respect, pen and submit your opinions on issues for inclusion in our District publication. As I view previous editions of the Oracle from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, Brothers’ Op/Ed submissions were numerous, on a high level and addressed a myriad of issues of the day. Their refined use of the written word is truly edifying and illuminating. Omega Men in FDR’s Black Cabinet and the life of the Honorable Brother William Hastie are the focus of our Historical Perspective articles. As always, the prime responsibility of this office is to assure Omegas publications to be scholarly, containing literary work intended to be insightful and thought-provoking featuring the aristocracy of Omega intellect. We will continue to “See It Through” and press on for the mark of this higher calling. Enjoy! Fraternally, Zanes E. Cypress, Jr. Director of Public Relations, Second District 1976 Iota Epsilon www.opp2d.org 5 The Omegan Voice of the Second District Second District Winter Council Meeting 6 www.opp2d.org Voice of the Second District The Omegan Second District Winter Council Meeting www.opp2d.org 7 The Omegan Voice of the Second District Omega Faces at the Second District Winter Council Meeting 8 www.opp2d.org Voice of the Second District The Omegan Omega Faces at the Second District Winter Council Meeting www.opp2d.org 9 The Omegan Voice of the Second District Second District Corridor 1 Memorial Service 10 www.opp2d.org Voice of the Second District The Omegan Second District Corridor 1 Memorial Service www.opp2d.org 11 The Omegan Voice of the Second District Omega Men on the Move Brother Ricky D. Smith, Sr. Executive Director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration Cleveland Hopkins International Airport that included expanding airport revenue sources, strengthening the airport’s brand recognition, improv- ing airfield safety, and enhancing the passenger experience. During Mr. Smith’s leadership in Ohio, Cleveland Hopkins was recognized as the most-improved airport in North America by the international aviation industry organization, Airports Council International-North America. He led the development of a new $2 billion master plan for the Cleveland Airport System that is developing new cargo facilities and expanded cor- porate hangars, improved parking facilities, a new on-airport hotel, an improved passenger terminal building, a new on-airport service station/ fast food plaza, and a new state-of-the-art FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. Prior to his service in Cleveland, Brother Smith served as the Chief Op- erating Officer for the MAA. Brother Smith helped lead BWI Marshall Airport through a $2 billion expansion program, increased air service throughout the world, and the creation of a new food and retail program. Prior to returning to the MAA after a two-year departure, Ricky served as the Deputy Administrator for the Maryland State Highway Adminis- tration.
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