Within the history of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, debating has been a cornerstone since before its founding. Two of Omega’s Founders, Edgar Amos Love and Frank Coleman, were elected members of the Kappa Sigma Debating Society at Howard University in February 1911 and several other future Brothers, including Founder Love’s brother, William, were members of this society as early as 1909. The foundation in debate extended throughout Omega with Brothers at Fisk, Morehouse, and Lincoln members of their respective debate societies. Most notable, Melvin B. Tolson, professor of English at Wiley College, was the famed debate coach for that school. He was the subject of the 2007 biopic The Great Debaters (Tolson was initiated into Omega while attending Lincoln University in 1921).

The Achievement Pitch (TAP) is a student-based, social enterprise pitch competition designed to address social and environmental challenges in communities of color while encouraging and advancing entrepreneurship among high school students.

TAP seeks to demonstrate that profits and purpose are not mutually exclusive and can go hand in hand. It also allows participants to practice, hone, and refine their pitch/presentation skills, which are valuable for future business purposes.