Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Historical marker location:

2300 4th Street Northwest, Pleasant Plains, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 4th Street Northwest north of College Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.)

Founded November 17, 1911. Howard University, Washington, D.C

The District was the site of one of the first major race riots in U.S. history: The Washington, D.C. race riot of 1919 was sparked by tensions between white and black residents and lasted for several days. It resulted in 15 deaths and over 100 injuries.