In the midst of the Great Depression, the Omega Psi Phi fraternity of Washington, D.C. is gearing up for their annual Negro Achievement Week celebration. But behind the scenes, a different story unfolds. On November 17, 1933, they will take over radio station WJSV, broadcasting a program that will showcase the talents of Dr. Benjamin Brawley, a prominent figure in the African-American community, and Louia Vaughn Jones, a skilled violinist from Howard University. The program will also feature the Howard University double male quartet, but what’s the real purpose behind this public display of achievement?
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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