During a recent government meeting, officials proclaimed the week of November 10 through 17, 2024, as Psi Upsilon Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Week in Lawton, Oklahoma. This recognition highlights the fraternity's longstanding commitment to community service and youth mentorship.

Founded on December 17, 1911, at Harvard University, Omega Psi Phi is the first international fraternity established at a historically black college. The Psi Upsilon Chapter, chartered in Lawton on July 5, 1952, has been instrumental in promoting the fraternity's core values of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift.

The fraternity's Achievement Week will celebrate over 71 years of service to the Lawton Fort Sill community, showcasing their involvement in various initiatives, including voter registration, scholarship programs, and mentorship for young men. The proclamation was met with enthusiasm, as community leaders and fraternity members expressed their appreciation for the positive impact the organization has had on local youth and the broader community.

The meeting concluded with a call for recognition of the fraternity's contributions, emphasizing the importance of their ongoing efforts to enhance the lives of citizens in Lawton and Fort Sill.