Kappa alpha psi expanded through the midwest, south, and west at both white and. Also known as akpsi, the fraternity was founded on october 5, 1904, at new york university, and was incorporated on may 20, 1905. The history of the kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated is a historically africanamerican collegiate. Who would you consider to be your alpha kappa psi mentor. Indiana, and published a book on catering, which was ed in 1919 by the. By obtaining 2600 books for the schools library, jackson made it the largest library. The journal is published four times a year in february, april, october and december. It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late revered founders elder. Alpha phi alpha, kappa alpha psi, omega psi phi, phi beta sigma, and iota phi theta and four sororities alpha kappa alpha, delta.
I am a ab honor roll student and have maintain that through out my school years. When sixyearold reginald lewis overheard his grandparents discussing. To celebrate black history this month, we at watch the yard have created a list of. Ironically, it was written by one of the kappas and educator, jahquan hawkins. Alpha kappa alpha through the years, 1908 1988 book.
From the very early years, even before incorporation, alpha kappa alpha sorority recognized the importance of engaging in political and social action. Last year, our building the dream golf classic was a success, andwe look. Marjorie jackson through the years as we struggle with main and with might to capture a vision fair there is one thing that spurs us to victorys height with a. Upon the table are two candleholders with pink and green candles and a pledge book before a. The fraternity sponsors programs providing community service, social welfare and academic scholarship through the kappa alpha psi foundation and is a supporter of the united negro college fund and habitat for humanity. Alpha kappa alpha through the years, 1908 1988 by marjorie h. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes.
A brief historymobile alumni chapter of kappa alpha psi. In 1911, 10 students gathered on the campus of indiana university in bloomington and began a tradition that has expanded to a membership 150,000 members strong worldwide. Chartered and incorporated originally under the laws of the state of indiana as kappa alpha nu on may 15, 1911, the name was changed to kappa alpha psi on a resolution offered and adopted at the grand chapter in december 1914. During the 110year history of alpha kappa alpha sorority. Learn more about notable thetas, awards and historical documents by visiting our heritage website below. This is permitted with the expectation that the educational portion of the pledge period will be completed at a. Since the fraternitys founding on january 5, 1911 at indiana university bloomington, the fraternity has never limited membership based on color, creed or national origin.
Check out this probate show done by the alpha theta chapter of kappa alpha psi and you will know for a fact that 1980s nupes were no joke when it came to putting on. Alpha kappa psi, often stylized as akpsi is the oldest and largest professional business fraternity to current date. Room to read is partnering with kappa alpha psi for the handsonbooks. Alpha kappa alpha has established itself as a dynamic group which initiates new movements and new programs. Official instagram page of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. Kappa alpha psi is a member of the national panhellenic council nphc and the north american interfraternity conference nic. Alpha chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, now comprised of functioning undergraduate and alumni chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. Kappa alpha psi is a major contributor in the fields of political, social, cultural and scholastic achievement. Through its worldwide prominence, kappa alpha psi has had a global. Its not that i didnt want to be in the same fraternity as my friends, most all of whom were music majors like me.
Zeta phi beta sorority, inc the luxurious lambda tau chapter. Diggs offered to merge kappa alpha psi with phi beta sigma. Lee, who comprised the remainder of the original grand board of directors, the infant fraternity was guided. Southern province kappa alpha psi fraternity history. Except for the years of world war i and ii, when several grand chapter meetings were suspended, kappa alpha psi has grown and prevailed with unabating impetus. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated is the first historically african american. Over the years, access to primary schooling has improved, but educational quality. Detroit chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. This is permitted with the expectation that the educational portion of the pledge period will be completed at a later time. In the spring of 1955, i wrote my letter to join kappa alpha psi, even though most of my friends by now were members of omega psi phi or ques, as we called them. The book is actually based on hawkins 6yearold son, donovan. Through his leadership and indefatigable application, augmented by the efforts of b. Alpha kappa alpha through the years, 1908 1988 by marjorie. What is your best advice anyone has ever given you.
Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated is a historically africanamerican collegiate greekletter fraternity. On january 25, 1948, delta sigma theta, zeta phi beta, sigma gamma rho. Alpha kappa alpha initiation ritual stichting argus. Alpha kappa alpha through the years history book alpha kappa. Meanwhile, this october, the indianapolis alumni chapter of kappa alpha psi will ring in 100 years, and to honor that the brothers will kick off a year of service. This 1983 kappa probate from tennessee state is one of the. It is the first greek letter organisation founded at howard university, washington, d. Hailed alternate years when the boule is not meeting. History kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, now comprised of functioning undergraduate and alumni chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. Why did kappa alpha psi and phi beta sigma not join. He served as grand polemarch for the first six consecutive years of the fraternitys. From its inception, and for the next six years, brother diggs served as the grand polemarch of kappa alpha psi fraternity. Alpha kappa alpha has established itself as a dynamic.
Alpha kappa alpha sorority is more than a sisterhood. Thus ended the infancy of kappa alpha psi, whereupon the fraternity embarked upon an era of expansion. Kappa alpha psi history the delta chapter of kappa alpha. By the end of the first year, working together, diggs and armstrong had completed the ritual. In a letter dated december 11, 1915, kappa alpha psi fraternity founder and grand polemarch elder w. We pride ourselves on engaging in meaningful projects that benefit from our direct involvement and have a positive impact on the community. By 1919, the kappa alpha psi experience had generated serious interest. In addition to his activities with kappa alpha psi, brother grant held. Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, now comprised of functioning. Annapolis alumni chapter history in the beginning, the idea of a chapter in the annapolis, maryland, area was the brainchild of willie q. At the time of pledging, a pledge card shall be signed by each candidate. Today marks the founding date of the kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. We have over 500 pages of scholarships for our students. Check out this probate show done by the alpha theta chapter of kappa alpha psi and you will know for a fact that 1980s nupes were no joke when it.
Over the past 20 years, the lambda psi chapter has inducted over 100 men into this. Did you know that the alpha psi chapter of kappa alpha theta was installed at lawrence university on october 2, 1915. Currently im a member of the wilson marching tiger pride, tiger production and kappa alpha psi s kappa league. It is currently headquartered in indianapolis, indiana.
Buy a cheap copy of alpha kappa alpha through the years. Project reassurance, project wee savers, big book bags, program for africa. First, an ordinary handshake, second quickly followed by pressure of thumb, first and. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated through the years by. Achran initiative by the fraternity, alpha kappa alpha, delta sigma theta, kappa alpha psi, zeta phi beta, and sigma gamma rho. Brother gordon, as a 1987 initiate of the alpha phi chapter of kappa alpha psi, it is an honor to read your history and the legacy of our noble klan, our noble chapter, our noble fraternity through your words. To celebrate black history this month, we at watch the yard have created a list of some of our favorite books authored by members of.
Fraternity and sorority life delaware state university. Why did kappa alpha psi and phi beta sigma not join together. In the spring of 1912 diggs wrote in a little blue examination book the first. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated through the years. Thus, our rich history of being a major force to address societal concerns regarding the social, political and economic status of african americans began.
Alpha kappa alpha, 1908 1958 or sixty years of service d. A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111991 philadelphia, 1991, 2 b070570. Kappa alpha psi sponsors programs providing community service, social welfare and academic scholarship through the kappa alpha psi foundation and is a supporter of the united negro college fund and habitat for humanity. Through many years of mentoring, kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. National panhellenic council georgia southwestern state university. It was made clear at the outset that the new fraternity kappa alpha nu would not warm over principles or practices of other organizations. Over one thousand members of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. These brothers being desirous in establishing an undergraduate chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity at state college, dover, delaware respectfully petitioned the grand board of directors of kappa alpha psi on october 23, 1946 for permission and authority to establish an undergraduate chapter. Lee, who comprised the remainder of the original grand board of directors, the infant fraternity was guided through the most perilous years of its life. Crump, former grand historian of kappa alpha psi, claimed that white students almost completely ignored black students at indiana university in 1910. The dullesleesburg va alumni chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity inc.
Alpha kappa psi initiation during covid19 at this time, we are providing chapters with the flexibility to suspend the 5week pledge period and move up initiation to a date they deem appropriate. We are excited about the opportunities that have resulted for them as they worked diligently through academic rigor and challenges. Buy black greek books here buy the alpha kappa alpha secrets book here buy the everything to know about alpha kappa alpha pledge book here buy the secrets to pledge a black sorority book here. See more of alpha chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated on facebook. A year later, alpha kappa alpha was the first sorority to apply for life. The purpose of alpha kappa alpha sorority is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship among college women, to study and alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature, to maintain a progressive interest in college life, and to be of service to all.
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