Alpha kappa alpha, alpha chapter, howard university sp. Watch dreamers the story of kappa alpha psi online. This answer can be researched on page five 5 in the encyclopedia of guide right. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition. The constitution of kappa alpha psi is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic fraternity.
It is the crystallization of a dream of the revered founders elder watson diggs the dreamer, john milton lee, byron k. Philadelphia, pa, september 11, 2012 it is with great sadness that members of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. In 1900, alpha kappa psi was founded as the first greek letter sorority on the campus of saint marys school in raleigh, north carolina. The kappa alpha psi fraternity, founded at indiana university in 1911, observed its 75th anniversary in indianapolis from 1015 august 1986. The table of content of the membership orientation manual. Kappa alpha psi foundation of maryland sat financial aid. 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. A womens student organization formed chiefly for social purposes and having a name consisting of greek letters.
The famu case played out before a national audience, the first test of the states new antihazing law. It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late revered founders elder watson. Your donation to the kappa alpha psi foundation of maryland will ensure that young kids continue to have the opportunity to excel on the sat, while increasing their chances of being accepted and receiving a scholarship to the college of their choice. Our efforts for furthering the work of kappa alpha psi are aligned with kappas six point plan. He retired as the head of the history department in 1959. 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. At the 56th grand chapter meeting, kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. During the 1930s, the middle eastern province evolved into the province as we know it today.
The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition bryson, ralph on. A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111991 philadelphia. 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. Kappa alpha psi is a major contributor in the fields of political, social, cultural and scholastic achievement. 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. The purpose was to foster the highest ideals of christian womanhood saint marys archives. This information can be researched in chapter twentyeight 28 of the membership. Theodore dubose bratton, eventual bishop of mississippi 1903, assisted his students with the creation. Alpha kappa alpha sorority, howard university, 1908. Story of kappa alpha psi fifth edition free pdf file sharing.
Each undergraduate chapter shall have in its archives under lock and key i a charter, ii a constitution and statutes of kappa alpha psi, iii at least five rituals, iv a songbook of kappa alpha psi, v a story of kappa alpha psi, vi one copy of its bylaws, and vii a bible and other property required by. The 2016 plot day presented by the alpha chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority inc. Founded on the campus of indiana university on january 5, 1911, it was determined at the outset that the fraternitys fundamental purpose would be achievement. Daniel soyer, fraternities and sororities, encyclopedia of africanamerican culture and history new york. The fraternities were developed by the group of black people who concerned in education and humanity. The alpha theta alumni chapter, recently born is the meeting place of lawyers, doctors, business men, council men, music industry insiders, and so much more who became brothers within the greatest chapter of kappa alpha psi on earth. This strategic plan for the fraternity was introduced in august.
Valparaiso university officially welcomes kappa alpha psi. In the beginning is a short documentary that was done for the kappa alpha psi centennial celebration that focuses on describing what indiana was like for blacks in the. 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. Queen elizabeth ii in pakistan 1961 bfi national archive. The official hopkinsvillefort campbell alumni chapter. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated is a historically africanamerican collegiate greekletter fraternity. It contains a handshake, a scroll, and a writing utensil. Crump, a former grand historian and the 7th recipient of the elder watson diggs award.
In describing the early years of the fraternity, its official history book asserts, the story of kappa alpha psi is to a large extent the story of black students. This is an intro video which will begin a series about my experiences during my time as a member of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc. Originally named kappa alpha nu, its founders would change the organizations name after hearing white students refer to it as kappa. The story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111961 by jesse jerome peters. Kappa alpha psi today marks the founding date of the kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. This article explores the history of this fraternitys, and its. Pdf mu kappa chapter, kappa alpha psi fraternity inc an. The love story of queen elizabeth ii and prince philip 50 glorious years. Published 1967 by kappa alpha psi fraternity in philadelphia.
The fraternity has over 160,000 members with 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the. Shortly after, he was nominated as chapter historian. It was established in 1991 at the 70th grand chapter meeting in orlando, florida, by 26th grand polemarch ulysses s. Kappa alpha psi fraternity and the fight for civil rights digital. Kappa alpha psi fraternity supports a variety of community service programs including habitat for humanity, st. The fraternity is the first nphc member to have been incorporated as a national body documented by the kappa alpha psi mid west provinces newsletter. Jackson, md, was initiated into the philadelphia alumni in 1968. More than sightseeing, it offers bits of history and an introduction to architecture. On january 5, 1911, kappa alpha psi was founded at indiana university in bloomington, indiana. Due to his high level of academic achievement, he was selected to attend the undergraduate leadership institute in the summer of 2016, where graduated from the eta klass. It also sponsors a number of initiatives designed to encourage scholarship and leadership skills among high school youth including the kappa league which began in 1970 to help. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated is a historically africanamerican collegiate. The fraternity has over 150,000 members and is divided into twelve provinces districtsregions, with each chapter under the aegis of a province following its inception at indiana university in 1911, the fraternity expanded to.
To celebrate black history this month, we at watch the yard have created a list of. 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. Konspicuous 29 was the last official line be scrollers on the yard and be able to publicly pledge. Jude research hospital, and the united negro college fund. Documentary on how kappa alpha psi was founded as a means. The issue contains the names and pictures of the ten founders. Kappa alpha psi delta zeta chapter the story of kappa. The story of kappa alpha psi 1967 edition open library. I will hold nothing back, and i will try to be as honest as i. The epsilon mu chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. A 75th anniversary issue of the kappa alpha psi journal folder 2 celebrated the occasion. Crump history award is one of eight national honors presented by kappa alpha psi at its annual or biannual grand chapter meetings.
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. The kappa alpha psi coat of arms is red and silver, and yellow in some instances. A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111991 philadelphia, 1991, 2 b070570. 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 journal has a cover photograph of irven armstrong. Best of all, they are entirely free to find, use and download, so there is no cost or stress at all. Crump, former grand historian of kappa alpha psi, claimed that white students almost completely ignored black students at indiana university in 1910. Fraternity folklore tells a story where two of the founders were watching a. A serious matter alpha kappa alpha and the idolatry of.