Omega Phi Beta

American Latino collegiate sorority

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Omega Phi Beta

ΩΦΒ
Founded| March 15, 1989; 34 years ago (March 15, 1989)
University at Albany, SUNY
Type| Social
Affiliation| NALFO
Emphasis| Latina
Scope| National
Motto| "Sirviendo y Educando a Través de Nuestra Diversidad"
("Serving and Educating Through Our Diversity")
Colors|  Black Forest Green Radiant Gold
Flower| Sunflower
Mascot| Hummingbird
Publication| El Girasol
Philanthropy| Violence against women
Chapters| 51 collegiate; 15 alumnae
Colonies| 1 collegiate, 4 alumae
Nickname| OPBSI, Betas, Radiant Sisters, Sunflowers & Girasoles
Headquarters| Radio City Station
PO Box 2104
New York, NY 10101-2104
United States
Website| Official website

Omega Phi Beta (ΩΦΒ) is a Latina-oriented collegiate sorority founded in 1989 at the State University of New York in Albany, New York.[1] It is a member organization of National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations.

## History[edit]

Omega Phi Beta was founded on March 15, 1989, at the State University of New York in Albany, New York by seventeen women of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Its founders wanted to create an outlet for all women with an emphasis on multiculturalism, as well as community service and sisterhood. The sorority is Latina-oriented, not Latina-based, further emphasizing its dedication to diversity.

The sorority initially expanded on the East Coast but has since formed chapters at colleges and universities in the Midwest, California, and Southeast. It is a member organization of National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO).

## Symbols[edit]

Omega Phi Beta's colors are black, forest green, and radiant gold. Its flower is the sunflower and its mascot is the hummingbird. Its motto is "Sirviendo y Educando a Través de Nuestra Diversidad" or "Serving and Educating Through Our Diversity". Its publication is El Girasol.

## Activities[edit]

Omega Phi Beta was the first Latina sorority to participate in and win Step Correct, a traditionally National Pan-Hellenic Council competition.[2] In 2007, MTV's True Life featured the journey of the Soul Steppin' Divas National Step Team compete in the episode "I'm Stepping". In 2014, the Art of Stepping team was inducted to the Art of Step/Stroll Hall of Fame.

### Awards and recognition[edit]

* 2003 – LatinosStep, Annual Summer Step Show, National Champions
* 2004 – LatinosStep, Annual Summer Step Show, National Champions
* 2005 – LatinosStep, Annual Summer Step Show, National Champions
* 2006 – LatinosStep, 5th Annual Silk and Smooth, Stroll Champions
* 2007 – StepCorrect, National Step Competition, Champions
* 2011 – Art of Stepping, RISC Step/Stroll Championship, National Step Champions
* 2012 – Art of Stepping, RISC Step/Stroll Championship, National Step Champions
* 2012 – RISC Step/Stroll Championship, National Stroll Champions
* 2013 – Art of Stepping, RISC Step/Stroll Championship, National Step Champions
* 2013 – RISC Step/Stroll Championship, National Stroll Champions

## Philanthropy[edit]

Omega Phi Beta's national philanthropy, Raising Awareness of Violence Against Women, includes all forms of violence affecting women, including domestic violence, sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual mutilation, stalking and human trafficking.[3]

In June 2005, the sorority established a partnership with Amnesty International.[4] It has also helped to raise over ten thousand dollars towards AIDS research and domestic violence awareness initiatives.[5] It has created youth mentoring groups such as S.O.U.L. (Steppin’ Off to Unite Latinas) and the Madrinas Program and various scholarships such as the Reach For the Gold book scholarship.

### Omega Phi Beta Foundation[edit]

Omega Phi Beta Foundation is a national philanthropic organization committed to initiatives that build a safe and equitable world for women and girls through leadership and educational programs for communities nationwide. The foundation was created in response to the ongoing need for role models and leaders in the community.[6]

## Chapter List[edit]

Main article: List of Omega Phi Beta chapters

The sorority has chartered 50 undergraduate chapters.[1][7] It also 15 alumnae chapters and colonies.[7]

## Notable members[edit]

* Caridad de la Luz (1992), actress and poet
* Eve Torres, actress, martial arts instructor, and retired professional wrestler

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b William Raimond Baird; Carroll Lurding (eds.). "Almanac of Fraternities and Sororities (Baird's Manual Online Archive)". Student Life and Culture Archives. University of Illinois: University of Illinois Archives. Retrieved 5 Jul 2021. The main archive URL is The Baird's Manual Online Archive homepage.
2. ^ "True Life: I'm a Stepper". MTV. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
3. ^ "Omega Phi Beta Hosts Pace's First SlutWalk". The Pace Chronicle. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
4. ^ "Human trafficking week: film screenings, discussions attempt to raise awareness, promote campus activism". The DePauw. 20 November 2009. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
5. ^ "SLU donated to the Omega Phi Beta National Step Team's 3rd Annual Step Tour". Retrieved 6 March 2005.
6. ^ "OPBSI Announces Launch of Omega Phi Beta Foundation!". Retrieved 14 October 2013.
7. ^ a b Incorporated, Omega Phi Beta Sorority. "Chapters and Collectives – Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated". Retrieved 2023-12-06.

## External links[edit]

* Omega Phi Beta homepage

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Fraternities and sororities

Academic fraternities originating from North America

General|

* Colony
* North American fraternity and sorority housing
* Stepping
* U.S. racism
* Hazing in Greek letter organizations
* U.S. deaths
* Philippines deaths
* Mother of Fraternities

History|

* Fraternities and sororities
* North America
* High school
* Professional
* Service
* Canada
* Lists by country/territory
* France
* Philippines
* Puerto Rico

Historically
African-American|

* ΑΚΑ
* ΑΦΑ
* ΔΣΘ
* ΖΦΒ
* ΙΦΘ
* ΚΑΨ
* ΣΓΡ
* ΦΒΣ
* ΦΡΗ
* ΩΨΦ

Historically
Asian/Pacific Islander-American|

* αΚΔΦ
* ΑΦΓ
* ΒΧΘ
* ΔΕΨ
* ΔΚΔ
* ΔΦΩ
* ΙΝΔ
* ΚΦΛ
* ΛΦΕ
* ΠΑΦ
* ΠΔΨ
* ΣΒΡ
* ΣΟΠ
* ΣΨΖ
* ΣΦΩ
* XPO

Christian
fraternities and sororities|

* ΑΔΓ
* ΑΔΧ
* ΑΓΩ
* ΑΛΩ
* ΒΕΓΓΑΡΣ
* ΒΣΨ
* ΒΥΧ
* ΣΑΩ
* ΣΘΕ
* ΣΦΛ
* ΦΒΧ
* ΧΑΩ

Historically Jewish|

* ΑΕΠ
* ΑΕΦ
* ΖΒΤ
* ΣΑΕΠ
* ΣΑΜ
* ΣΔΤ
* ΤΔΦ
* ΤΕΦ

Multicultural|

* ΔΞΝ
* ΔΞΦ
* ΓΗ
* ΖΣΧ
* ΖΦΡ
* ΖΧΦ
* ΘΝΞ
* ΛΤΩ
* ΛΨΔ
* ΜΣΥ
* ΣΛΓ
* ΤΦΣ
* ΨΣΦ
* ΩΔΦ
* ΩΦΧ
* Delphic

Historically Scout-affiliated|

* ΑΦΩ
* ΕΤΠ
* ΓΣΣ
* ΩΦΑ

LGBTQ|

* ΑΛΖ
* ΑΠΔ
* ΔΛΦ
* ΓΡΛ
* ΘΠΣ
* ΚΑΛ
* ΚΘΕ
* ΟΕΠ
* ΣΦΒ

Native American|

* ΑΠΩ
* ΦΣΝ
* ΣΟΕ

Latino and Puerto Rican|

* ΑΨΛ
* ΑΟΣ
* ΔΤΛ
* ΓΑΩ
* ΓΖΑ
* ΗΓΔ
* ΚΔΧ
* ΛΑΥ
* ΛΠΥ
* ΛΠΧ
* ΛΣΥ
* ΛΘΑ
* ΛΘΝ
* ΛΘΦ
* ΛΥΛ
* ΜΑΦ
* ΝΑΚ
* ΝΣΒ
* ΣΔΑ
* ΣΙΑ
* ΣΛΑ
* ΣΛΒ
* ΣΛΥ
* ΣΠΑ
* ΦΔΓ
* ΦΗΜ
* ΦΙΑ
* ΦΣΑ
* ΧΥΣ
* ΩΦΒ

Major specific|

* ΑΓΡ
* ΑΓΣ
* ΑΚΨ
* ΑΣΚ
* ΑΩΕ
* ΔΣΠ
* ΚΚΨ
* ΣΑΙ
* ΤΒΣ
* ΦΣΓ
* ΦΣΡ
* Ceres
* FarmHouse
* Triangle

Social sororities|

* ΑΓΔ
* ΑΔΠ
* ΑΕΦ
* ΑΞΔ
* ΑΟΠ
* ΑΣΑ
* ΑΣΤ
* ΑΦ
* ΑΧΩ
* ΓΦΒ
* ΔΔΔ
* ΔΓ
* ΔΖ
* ΔΦΕ
* ΖΤΑ
* ΘΦΑ
* ΚΑΘ
* ΚΒΓ
* ΚΔ
* ΚΚΓ
* ΠΒΦ
* ΣΔΤ
* ΣΚ
* ΣΣΣ
* ΣΨ
* ΦΜ
* ΦΣΣ
* ΧΩ
* Clovia

Social fraternities|

* ΑΔΦ
* ΑΚΛ
* ΑΣΦ
* ΑΤΩ
* ΑΦΔ
* ΑΧΑ
* ΑΧΡ
* ΒΘΠ
* ΔΚΕ
* ΔΣΦ
* ΔΤΔ
* ΔΥ
* ΔΦ
* ΔΧ
* ΖΨ
* ΘΔΧ
* ΘΞ
* ΘΧ
* ΚΑ Order
* ΚΑ Society
* ΚΔΡ
* ΚΔΦ
* ΚΛΨ
* ΚΣ
* ΛΧΑ
* OΚΕ
* ΠΚΑ
* ΠΚΦ
* ΠΛΦ
* ΣΑΕ
* ΣΔΑ
* ΣΘΠ
* ΣΝ
* ΣΠ
* ΣΤΓ
* ΣΦ
* ΣΦΔ
* ΣΦΕ
* ΣΧ
* ΤΚΕ
* ΦΓΔ
* ΦΔΘ
* ΦΔΨ
* ΦΚΘ
* ΦΚΣ
* ΦΚΤ
* ΦΚΨ
* ΦΛΧ
* ΦΜΑ Sinfonia
* ΦΜΔ
* ΦΣΚ
* ΦΣΦ
* ΧΓΕ
* ΧΦ
* ΧΨ
* ΨΥ
* Acacia

See also|

* Freemasonry
* Odd Fellows
* Gentlemen's club
* Secret society

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National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations

Currently active members of NALFO|

* Alpha Pi Sigma
* Alpha Psi Lambda
* Chi Upsilon Sigma
* Gamma Phi Omega
* Gamma Zeta Alpha
* Kappa Delta Chi
* Lambda Alpha Upsilon
* Lambda Pi Chi
* Lambda Pi Upsilon
* Lambda Sigma Upsilon
* Lambda Theta Nu
* Lambda Upsilon Lambda
* Omega Phi Beta
* Phi Iota Alpha
* Sigma Iota Alpha
* Sigma Lambda Upsilon
* Sigma Omega Nu

Former members of NALFO|

* Alpha Rho Lambda
* Beta Lambda Delta
* Gamma Alpha Omega
* Lambda Theta Alpha
* Lambda Theta Phi
* Nu Alpha Kappa
* Omega Delta Phi
* Sigma Delta Alpha
* Sigma Lambda Alpha
* Sigma Lambda Beta
* Sigma Lambda Gamma
* Sigma Lambda Sigma

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