ALL NPHC organizations have made errors when it comes to famous members, but this one made me laugh. On the Omegas for Obama Press Release (
http://www.opp2d.org/) they listed Benjamin Banneker as an Omega.
I cut and pasted the press release and here is what the quote states:
OMEGA’S FOR OBAMA INAUGURATION CELEBRATION IN ARLINGTON, VA
HIGHLIGHTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ELECTING THE FRIST AFRICAN AMERICANS PRESIDENT
WHO: The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in cooperation with the Committee to Elect Barack Obama for President will host this once in a lifetime “Omega’s for Obama Inauguration Ball”. The event will honor the election of the 44th President of the United States and honor special guests with a Campaign Service Award which include Valerie Jarrett, Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, Actors Alfe Woodard, and Hill Harper. Other well-know fraternal members: Earl Graves, Comedian Steve Harvey, Dr. Joe Leonard, Gary Flowers and Rick Wade. The musical entertainment features Hidden Beach Records national recording artist Jeffery Bradshaw and his jazz band
WHAT: This event will celebrate the Inauguration of our 44th President of the United States and recognize the many contributions of others who help Elect President Barack Obama. Friends and Fraternity members in Political, business and community organizations are showcased as part of Omega’s community enrichment programs host by the 2nd District and Lambda Gamma Gamma Chapter.
WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2009, 7:00 PM.
WHERE: CYRSTAL CITY HYATT, ARLINGTON, VA
BACKGROUND: In celebration of the first African American President of United States, consider this one of the most important American event of the 20th century, join “Omega’s for Obama” Inauguration Ball in recognition and honoring of several outstanding Public Servants: Ms Valerie Jarrett, Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery, Ms Alfe Woodard, Mr. Hill Harper, Brothers Rick Wade, Gary Flowers, Dr. Joe Leonard, Earl Graves, Sr. and Steve Harvey & other outstanding African-American activists, theorists, educators, and leaders. Other notable Americans in Omega History include: Founders Ernest E. Just, Edgar A Love, Oscar J. Cooper and Frank Coleman and brothers
Benjamin Banneker, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Dr. Charles Drew, Benjamin Hooks Vernon Jordan, William “Count” Basie, Joe Black, Michael Jordan, Dr. Ronald McNair and Roy Wilkins.
CONTACT: Please provide following media organization, reporter or photographers names, email and phone number in the R.S.V.P to one of the following no later than January 13, 2009 to: SHERMAN CHARLES @ 301-655-5117 AND BRO AL JUNIOUS @ 215-519-8105.
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