Chapter History

The Beta Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded as a graduate chapter of the fraternity in Kansas City on October 1, 1922. The chapter was founded by the Honorable Dr. William Albert Love, a 1914 Howard University School of Medicine graduate. He was a charter member of the Alpha Chapter and older brother of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.'s founders, The Honorable Bishop Edgar Amos Love. He served as a Basileus of The Beta Omega Chapter from 1922-24, 1940-46, and again in 1951.

Many prominent professional men in Kansas City's African-American community have been affiliated with the Beta Omega chapter:

Dr. Lee Bellfield, D.D.S.

Dr. Carl M. Peterson, M.D.

Leroy Woodard

Roy Wilkins

Eric Bieniemy

Rev. John Wesley Williams

Derrick Thomas

Harold Holliday Sr., J.D.

Bishop William Vernon

Dr. Stark Williams, M.D.

Dr. E. Frank Ellis, M.D.

Dr. Percy Turner, M.D.

Beta Omega members focus on upholding the ideals of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. The Beta Omega Chapter has several mandated programs that support the mentoring of our youth, promotion of fatherhood, scholarships for local students, an increase in voter participation, promotion of health initiatives, and giving back to the Greater Kansas City community.