Que Dawgs | Its Hip Hop

To end the year right, the brothers of Omega Psi Phi (Eta Mu Nu, Omega Lambda and Omicron Mu Nu chapters) presented a fundraiser and book signing that showed the community two sides of the Purple and Gold: The Omega Man and The Que Dawg.

During the early evening, the bruh’s organized a talkback and book signing with Civil Rights Attorney, Ben Crump. Brother Crump is a life member of the organization.

Crump spoke about the importance of passing down valuable information to our young people and the power of the Black voice. When asked about issues like the Byron Allen case against Comcast, he had this to say:

“Byron Allen sued Comcast because they would not let him get his channels on your cable. This is deep because all this is based in Philadelphia since Comcast is based in Philadelphia. What he really is saying, and you all have to pay attention to this because some of you may work for racist people and might want to bring a discrimination case up against them.”

He went into breaking down the complicated issues at hand, revealing that should this case prevail on Comcast’s side with the recommendation of Trump’s Department of Justice to add the “Just For” clause, people will have to prove that race is the only reason that one was fired.

“You all know to get into people’s minds is an incredibly difficult thing to do and if you make that the standard essentially what you have done away with employment discrimination and business discrimination because no one can meet that high burden. What I think we ought to be doing is marching on the Supreme Court.“

“I don’t think our people understand how crucial this issue is. And it is said because Trump and his people get up early in the morning trying to figure out ways to oppress us. We have to get up early in the morning so we can figure out how to overcome their desire to oppress us.”

He continued, “The only way we can do that is if we ensure people are educated on those issues. Most people have no idea what’s going on and by the time they realize it, it may very well be too late.”

Crump, who many have grown to know him because of his work with Trayvon Martin’s family and so many others who have been challenged with discrimination or race-based police violence, has recently released a book called Open Season: Legalized Genocide of Colored People. Within the book, he explores the many ways that the racist fraction of the dominant culture is seeking to kill off our people.

“When you start looking at the statistics, how can you call it anything other than legalized genocide? All of these things are legal. Telling Black men that we will reduce your sentence is legal. Sterilizing Black and Brown women in California… that was legal.” He informs.

He continues, “So every chance we get, we have to make sure that we have to make sure our people know what’s going on. Many people are shocked by this. Some people, the powers that be, are not shocked at all by this. This has been going on for decades in America.”

When the moderator brought up the fact that white people will be a minority in the near future, he targeted his question on voter suppression. Voter suppression has been one of the issues that Omega Psi Phi as a national organization has fought against.

Crump spoke about the indecencies that many Black women have faced at the hands of the police when only fighting for their rights to be counted. His resolve? We have to educate our children, educate the community and never back down from a good fight towards our people’s liberation.

After the discussion, in the ballroom, the Eclipse hosts had a flat-out jam! All were welcomed and there was plenty of D9 support. I can’t wait to see what the Philly Ques do next year. Surely it will be just as powerful.

Funds raised from this night will contribute to the work that the brothers do in the community during the upcoming year.

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Today is brothers of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity’s 108th Founders Day. Founders Day marks the formal organizing of the fraternity, started on the campus of Howard University in 1911. On that day, students Frank Coleman, Oscar J. Cooper and Edgar A. Love and their faculty adviser Ernest E. Just came together to changed the world. They believed that it was important for men to unite through the binds of brotherhood, and foster a community of excellence that would be a shining illumination to their race. Under the cardinal principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift, The Founders committed themselves to a) protect the sanctity of home and b) the chastity of women.

Over the last century, the fraternity has been decorated with some of the most celebrated Black men in history. Benjamin Mays, Langston Hughes, Shaq, Stephen A. Smith, Steve Harvey, AJ Calloway, Joe Torey, Terrance J, Michael Jordan and so many of the guys that are on your campus… not necessarily worried about the chastity of women.

So… that got us to thinking… What are the top 5 ways that the Bruhs have solidified themselves as the most Hip-Hop frat. Let us know what you think.

5. Que Dawgs Definitely Be Rocking The Camouflage Fatigues and Gold Boots

While their official colors are Royal Purple Old Gold, it is almost a guarantee that when these men pop owt, they may have some greenish colored camouflage fatigues and some worn out gold boots.

This fashion choice is definitely rugged, separating them from some of the more “pretty looking” fraternities. Like many in the Hip-Hop world, the decision to incorporate the attire into their wardrobe serves as a double purpose… first to just look fly (defining fashion on their own terms and with their own ethics) and secondly to operate from a space of code-switching that is necessary to keep people always on their toes, further allowing these brilliant brothers to almost always say something prolific, while they are looking like they are about to go to war. Once you understand the yard uniform, you will understand the difference between the an Omega Man and a Que Dawg. Rappers also have this yard uniform, but they are rocking it in their respective lanes. Looking like a 90s video come to life, Ques are Hip-Hop because they actually look the part.

4. They All Have Alternative Identities

There most certainly is a difference between JAY-Z and Shawn Carter, Bashar Jackson and Pop Smoke, Jada Kiss and Jason Terrance Phillips. As mentioned before, there is a double identity going on with Ques. Now… your pastor… your uncle… your teacher… family doctor… and family lawyer are Omega Men. Your dad is an Omega Man…. However, during their HBCU they will Jekyll and Hyde your behind in a quick minute. One probably is working to change the dynamics of race in your community and the other might lick you… like in your face. Both Hip-Hop and the brothers of this fraternity share these double identities.

Not in a schizophrenic way, both groups understand that everything has a time and a place- and all behavior is not appropriate at all times. So next time you are wondering if your pastor is really, really, really a Que… think first Clark Kent and Superman and then think of someone who seems to be all over the place – Like Fat Joe or N.O.R.E. or Nas and think about how for the most part they go home to their wives and girls to live a very regular life- and then go back to looking at your pastor. While we are sure he is a great man… sneak and play “Atomic Dog” during the coffee hour after bible study and watch him transform.

3. Their Hop Could Be A Popular Dance Craze

The Que Dawgs are known to break a sweat when they come to a party. In fact, it does not even have to be a party. They are the party.

Just think about any tailgate, probate, baby shower, cook out, rent party… all you have to do is put on their jam… and you know what that is… and they are out there on the floor killing it. A smooth side step and bop… some hooks in the air… a glazed over look in their eyes and then there they go… they are out there hoping and killing it. Everyone really wants to join in (we advise you not to) as they take over the floor.

Similar to when Rock Steady gets busy on the floor break dancing, your little cousin does whatever dance Teyana Taylor said was popping in Harlem or the “Nae Nae,” their moves are infectious and learning them is just as much a part of their identity as service is.

2. They Give Back To The Community and Started As A Way to Reclaim Communal Identity

For poor kids in the South Bronx, creating Hip-Hop was imperative for the salvation of a neighborhood. Literally the music saved them from gang war and poverty. The early DJs and rappers gave back to the communities that they came out of and created a spirit of intentional charity and self-declaration for anyone that wanted to be down. Kool Herc’s jams, celebrity basketball games to rase money for charity, turkey give backs and the many foundations that so many rappers have are all to show the communities where they are from that they have not forgotten them. They also just want people to see behind the scowl on their faces and the barking of their raps. That also can be said for the Bruhs.

When the Omega men decided to start their own fraternity, redefining what the world thought about Black men was at the forefront of their mindset. Serving their community was key for The Four Founders. This is just another way that Hip-Hop connects with the Purple and Gold giants- The two have a belief system that transcends how they look.