| During this era, the thrust was social change.
Thousands of Omega men in every area of the country were actively involved
in the fight to eliminate racial discrimination. An entire book could
be written about this phase of Omega activities.
The 1955 Los Angeles Grand Conclave initiated a program whereby each graduated chapter would purchase a Life Membership from the NAACP. Between 1955 and 1959, chapters contributed nearly $40,000 to the NAACP. In the fifties, Omega Psi Phi took an official position
against hazing as a fraternity activity. This anti-hazing position remains
in effect today, and the policy banning hazing has been strengthened. |
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