The norfolk state university chapter, the epsilon zeta of kappa alpha psi, fraternity, inc. Kappa sigma chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity inc. 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. It was founded on november 27, 1919, on thanksgiving day, at oklahoma agricultural and mechanical college, now known as oklahoma state university, in stillwater, oklahoma kappa kappa psi primarily. In the summer of 2011, kappa alpha psi celebrated 100 years of achievement at its centennial in indianapolis, indiana. Originally charted and incorporated kappa alpha nu on april 15, 1911, the name was officially changed to kappa alpha psi on april 15, 1915. Knowledge education and experience, whether gained in the classroom or the workplace, is emphasized and shared. On january 5, 1911, kappa alpha psi was founded at indiana university in bloomington, indiana. The history of kappa alpha psi kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, was born in an environment saturated in racism. Gill should be read whenever the books are available. Published 1967 by kappa alpha psi fraternity in philadelphia. On may 12, 1974, the theta psi chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated became the first black sorority at the university of mississippi oxford campus. A legacy of sisterhood and service, founded in 1908. History of alpha kappa psi in this special supplement to the pep manual, you will find a historical outline of alpha kappa psis rich history, from our beginnings at new york university in 1904, through the present.
Delta sigma theta sorority was founded on january, 19, at howard university by twentytwo former members of alpha kappa alpha sorority. The historic kappa house restoration foundation, partnering with the washington, dc alumni chapter, has chosen seven of these sites and linked them in the historic kappa heritage trail. In developing principled business leaders, alpha kappa psi adheres to these lifetime values. It was not until he moved to indianapolis, indiana, where he met an old german printer in whom he had confidence, that he entrusted the esoteric materials of the fraternity to a commercial printer. Originally named kappa alpha nu, its founders would change the organizations name after hearing white students refer to it as kappa. The state historical marker commemorating the kappa alpha psi national collegiate fraternal organization will be dedicated at 1469 e. The fraternity has over 160,000 members with 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters.
Share what you know and love through presentations, infographics, documents and more. The fourth grand chapter of kappa alpha nu was held at the university of illinois, december 3031, 1914, and january 1, 1915, with the beta chapter as host. 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. A 75th anniversary issue of the kappa alpha psi journal folder 2 celebrated the occasion. Minutes of the founders meeting on the early history of kappa alpha psi fraternity, february 22, 1952, copy provided by kappa alpha psi, inc. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated is a historically africanamerican collegiate greekletter fraternity. The story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111961 by jesse jerome peters. The purpose of kappa alpha psi is to unite the people regardless the color, skin, and any other factors to walk in the same vision. Best of all, they are entirely free to find, use and download, so there is no cost or stress at all. The story of kappa alpha psi kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. Month and year women were admitted into the fraternity. Kappa alpha psi for years, in order to safeguard the ritualistic secrets of the fraternity, diggs laboriously typed and bound the rituals. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated fraternity was founded january 5, 1911, at indiana university, bloomington, indiana and its opposition to hazing or unlawful or antisocial conduct of any kind has been continuous since its founding, implicit in its founding precepts and explicit in its.
Louis alumni chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated. Service sharing of time, talent and treasure with society and with our fraternity is a priority. Kappa, a predominantly african american greekletter fraternity, was founded on january 5, 1911 on the campus of indiana university. Knowledge education and experience is emphasized and shared.
Delta chapter history the delta chapter of kappa alpha psi. It is the first black greekletter organization founded west of the appalachian mountains. Delta chapter history the delta chapter of kappa alpha. Kappa kappa psi, national honorary band fraternity, colloquially referred to as kkpsi, is a fraternity for college and university band members in the united states. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded at cornell university in ithaca, new york by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of brotherhood among african descendants in this country. 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.
The organization shall be the kappa alpha psi fraternity inc. Empire nupes of kappa alpha psi spring 2019 probate youtube. The international headquarters ihq of kappa alpha psi is located in philadelphia, pa. 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. Since the fundamental purpose of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc.
It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late revered founders elder watson. The founders agreed that the fraternitys name changed to kappa alpha psi on april 15, 1915. The fraternities were developed by the group of black people who concerned in education and humanity. It was founded on november 27, 1919, on thanksgiving day, at oklahoma agricultural and mechanical college, now known as oklahoma state university, in stillwater, oklahoma. Our primary audience is the kappa men from all over the. This book captures the history of kappa alpha psi as it was unfolding.
In preparations for all their meetings and their initiation process, the altar of kappa alpha psi, which is the sacred delphic shrine, shall be placed in the center of the room and covered with a crimson and cream coverlet p. The kappa alpha psi fraternity, founded at indiana university in 1911, observed its 75th anniversary in indianapolis from 1015 august 1986. Historical reflections compiled by ernest m ellis, jr. Integrity all actions, whether in business or in life, are guided by honesty, ethics, and fairness. Elections are held and the kappa leaguers are instructed on the duties of each. The state of indiana became the 19th state of the union in 1816 and it founded indiana university in bloomington four years later. We are celebrating 74 years of achievement since being chartered november 5, 1946. Dec 14, 2009 the story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111961 by jesse jerome peters. The history of the omega psi phi fraternity, 19111939, by herman dreer, and the history of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. 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. We would like to welcome you to the virtual home of the st.
To learn more about our fraternity and its rich history, visit our international headquarters page. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition. A first hand glimpse of the fraternity through the eyes of founding members as they were involved in the production. The constitution of kappa alpha psi is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic fraternity. The story of kappa alpha psi 1967 edition open library. Kappa alpha psi, a college fraternity, was born in an environment saturated in racism. The constitution and statutes of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. The fraternity has over 160,000 members with 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the. The fraternity initially served as a study and support group for.
The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition bryson, ralph on. The kappa alpha psi foundation, established in 1981, is the philanthropic arm of the fraternity and assists both alumni and undergraduate chapters in support of scholarships, afterschool programs, and national projects such as habitat for humanity. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc theta psi chapter chapter. A special acknowledgement and tremendous appreciation are extended to brother. This black history documentary profiles ethel hedgeman, who founded the alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated, or aka, in 1908 on the fifteenth of january at historicallyblack howard. Ez chapter history epsilon zeta chapter of kappa alpha psi.
Kappa alpha psi state historical marker will be dedicated. At the 56th grand chapter meeting, kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. Brotherhood trust, respect, cooperation, companionship and aid to brothers is the expected norm. Louis alumni chapter is the home of the guide right program. 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. Membership in kappa alpha psi is a lifelong dedication to the ideas and lofty purposes of kappa alpha psi, which considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social and academic qualifications are acceptable to both the college and fraternity. The journal has a cover photograph of irven armstrong.
The issue contains the names and pictures of the ten founders. The story of kappa alpha psi kappa alpha psi fraternity. Brotherhood trust, respect, cooperation, companionship, and aid to brother members is the expected norm. Chartered april 19, 1921, our chapter is celebrating 99 years of honorable. With the convention coming only twenty months after the chapters establishment, local member were apprehensive. To be considered for membership, a candidate must have at least a 2. As alpha kappa alpha sorority began to grow on the campus of howard university, some members.
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