Local Omega Psi Phi chapter celebrates Achievement Week and Founders Day

Last week the Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity celebrated its annual Achievement Week, leading up to the chapter’s Founder’s Day celebration this weekend. Originally Achievement Week was designed to promote the study of African American history. Today, it is used to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals at the local and national levels who have made a noteworthy contribution toward improving the quality of life for Black people.  This year’s celebration kicked off on Monday, Nov. 11, with a Veterans Day breakfast at Golden Corral. On Tuesday, Nov. 12, Dr. John Card, with Novant Health, led an open discussion on diabetes and the effect it has on Black men. The next day, Wednesday, Nov. 13, members of the Psi Phi Chapter volunteered at Samaritan Ministries. The Achievement Week Awards Banquet was held on Nov. 14 and Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough delivered the keynote address.  In addition to honoring community leaders with awards like the Founder’s Award, Manhood Award, Perseverance Award, Superior Service of the Year, and Omega Man of the Year, during the banquet chapter leaders also announced the recipients of the high school essay contest. The contest is open to college bound high school...