Wine Psi Phi is an African American fraternity.[1] It was founded in 1959 under the name HUMS at Howard University and had the motto of We Initiate New Experiences [2] In 1962 the name was changed to W.I.N.E. Psi Phi.[2] It arose out of the social activism of the 1960s during the Civil Rights Movement.[3] It also came about as an alternative to many traditional black Greek letter organizations.[3] Wine Psi Phi was known for its ability to control student parliament.[4] Wine Psi Phi was known for its performance in step shows. In 1975, pledge Richard A. Gowins died at Northern Illinois University, as a result of alcohol poisoning.[3] In 1979 at Virginia State University one pledge Robert Etheridge died as a result of drowning.[5]
Chapter List
Wine Psi Phi chapters include:[2]
- Howard University -1959
- Bluefield State College
- Cheyney University of Pennsylvania -1967
- Lincoln University (Pennsylvania)- 1968.[6]
- Delaware State University - 1972.
- Kittrell College - 1969 (founded 1969, incorporated May 8, 1973 changed the colors of Wine to Burgundy and White)
- Florida A&M University
- Elizabeth City State University
- South Carolina State University
- North Carolina Central University
- Fayetteville State University
- Virginia State University
- Benedict College
- Morris College
- Boston College[7]
- Saint Augustine's University
- Shaw University
- Morgan State University[8]
- Virginia State University[5]
- University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point[9]
- Northern Illinois University[10]
- Southern University at Baton Rouge[11]
- University of Illinois[12]
- Lewis University - 1973 - Akadama Plum chapter [13]
- Illinois State University
- Southern Illinois University
- Bradley University
- Eureka College
- Illinois Benedictine College
- Chicago State University
- Morehouse College
- Eastern Illinois University
References
- ↑ Walter M. Kimbrough (2003). Black Greek 101: The Culture, Customs, and Challenges of Black Fraternities and Sororities. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. p. 100. ISBN 978-0-8386-3977-1.
- 1 2 3 "About Wine Psi Phi".
- 1 2 3 Elizabeth Calvert Fine (2003). Soulstepping: African American Step Shows. University of Illinois Press. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-252-02475-7.
- ↑ Arthur Kempton (2005). Boogaloo: The Quintessence of American Popular Music. University of Michigan Press. pp. 371–. ISBN 978-0-472-03087-3.
- 1 2 Hank Nuwer (2001). Wrongs of Passage: Fraternities, Sororities, Hazing, and Binge Drinking. Indiana University Press. pp. 248–. ISBN 0-253-21498-X.
- ↑ Dennis E. Gregory (October 2003). The Administration of Fraternal Organizations on North American Campuses: A Pattern for the New Millennium. College Administration Publications. p. 84. ISBN 978-0-912557-27-4.
- ↑ "Newsbriefs". The Heights. January 24, 1974.
- ↑ Terry R. Matthews; Lynne P. Woodfork-Matthews (1 March 2004). Demon Chased Angel Watched. Xulon Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-59160-571-3.
- ↑ "SPBAC approves additional budget requests" (PDF). UWSP Pointer. October 26, 1978. p. 8.
- ↑ "Student Association, 1955+ | Northern Illinois University".
- ↑ "layborn 'Bee' Perks | EuniceToday.com | The Eunice News, Eunice, La". Eunice News. November 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Nabor House triumphs". Daily Illini.
- ↑ "History of the Black Student Union at Lewis University".