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]