Wine Psi Phi

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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.[specify][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[edit]

Wine Psi Phi chapters include:[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b c "About Wine Psi Phi".
  3. ^ a b c Elizabeth Calvert Fine (2003). Soulstepping: African American Step Shows. University of Illinois Press. p. 159. ISBN 978-0-252-02475-7.
  4. ^ Arthur Kempton (2005). Boogaloo: The Quintessence of American Popular Music. University of Michigan Press. pp. 371–. ISBN 978-0-472-03087-3.
  5. ^ a b Hank Nuwer (2001). Wrongs of Passage: Fraternities, Sororities, Hazing, and Binge Drinking. Indiana University Press. pp. 248–. ISBN 0-253-21498-X.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Newsbriefs". The Heights. January 24, 1974.
  8. ^ Terry R. Matthews; Lynne P. Woodfork-Matthews (1 March 2004). Demon Chased Angel Watched. Xulon Press. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-59160-571-3.
  9. ^ "SPBAC approves additional budget requests" (PDF). UWSP Pointer. October 26, 1978. p. 8.
  10. ^ "Student Association, 1955+ | Northern Illinois University".
  11. ^ "layborn 'Bee' Perks | EuniceToday.com | The Eunice News, Eunice, La". Eunice News. November 11, 2014.
  12. ^ "Nabor House triumphs". Daily Illini.
  13. ^ "History of the Black Student Union at Lewis University".