Also known as akpsi, the fraternity was founded on october 5, 1904, at new york university, and was incorporated on may 20, 1905. Elder watson diggs circa 18831947, born in christian county, kentucky, was a graduate of indiana state normal now indiana state teachers college and indiana university, the birthplace of kappa alpha psi fraternity. Life in the heartland from its recognition as a state in the. The fraternity has over 160,000 members with 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters. The diary is delivered to life members, contributors to the alpha kappa psi foundation and student members. The heritage center, 7801 east 88th street, indianapolis, in. A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization. A revised version with 21 chapters was printed in 1984. Information concerning alpha kappa psi fraternity, including financial or charitable purposes, may be obtained, without cost, by writing to its principal place of business at the following address. Click on a name in the right menu to read a short bio of the founders of kappa alpha psi. The kappa gamma chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. The founders met several times discussing the possibility of organizing a fraternity that would serve the needs of the black male.
Today marks the founding date of the kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. 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 today marks the founding date of the kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. Kappa alpha psi is a member of the national panhellenic council nphc and the northamerican interfraternity council nic. Stock up on all your essential crimson and cream kappa alpha psi gear from our largest collection of official greek merchandise at herff jones greek. 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. Share what you know and love through presentations, infographics, documents and more. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition by bryson, ralph and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These books are in excellent condition and ready for its nexts owners. A commercial edition, this time with 24 chapters and focusing on local events in the 1980s and 1990s, was published in 1995 by the caribbean imprint of macmillan. The story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization 1911 1961. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition bryson, ralph on. Before it was kappa alpha psi, it was kappa alpha nu and before that it was kappa alpha nu it was alpha omega in the book the story of kappa alpha psi by william l. 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.
In 1942, victor roberts was one of the charter members of the. Published 1967 by kappa alpha psi fraternity in philadelphia. 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. O noble kappa alpha psi, the pride of all our hearts. The story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization 1911 1961 j. Although they are historically black, there has been changes in all greek organizations that allows for no discrimination. He served as grand polemarch for the first six consecutive years of the fraternitys existence.
Most of them were working their way through school. It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late revered founders elder watson diggs, the dreamer. If you are looking to learn about the fraternity or even learn more about the fraternity this is the only book that you will need. A new constitution and statutory code, that of alpha kappa psiindiana, inc. Originally kappa alpha psi was referred to as kappa aplha nu. This edition remained in use until 1926 when it was supplanted by the codified edition jointly written by diggs, j. 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. It is the crystallization of a dream of the revered founders elder watson diggs the dreamer, john milton lee, byron k. Kappa alpha psi brother tells his story about chartering a chapter on the eve of wwii the stories of senior members of black fraternities and sororities are amazing to hear. Alpha kappa psi is the oldest and largest professional business fraternity to current date. The book s first edition of 18 chapters was an immediate bestseller upon its release. The story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning. Sep 24, 2014 thus ended the infancy of kappa alpha psi, whereupon the fraternity embarked upon an era of expansion. Delta chapter history the delta chapter of kappa alpha psi.
South central province of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. 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. Delta chapter history the delta chapter of kappa alpha. Kappa journal senior kappas edition flippingbook online.
A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111991 philadelphia, 1991, 2 b070570. Crump1983, the following statement is made in the prologue. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. The source of our delights and joys, and happiness thou art, o noble kappa alpha psi, from thee well never part. The fraternity has over 150,000 members and is divided into twelve provinces districtsregions, with each chapter under the aegis of a province. 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. This beautiful hardcover book details the history of sigma alpha psi, a traditionally africanamerican fraternity. 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. The fraternity is the first predominantly african american greekletter society founded west of the appalachian mountains still in existence, and is known for its cane stepping in nphc organized step shows. Kappa alpha psi was the first of the divine nine fraternities to establish a chapter on the uchicago campus.
The alpha kappa psi official song book, national convention edition, was issued. Parks and wendy marie laybourn the common narrative about african amer icans quest for social justice and civil rights during the twentieth century consists, largely, of men and women working through organizations to bring about change. This book is very rare and should be in the home of every kappa man. 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. With the convention coming only twenty months after the chapters establishment, local member were apprehensive.
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. Kappa alpha psi fraternity, incorporated is a historically africanamerican collegiate greekletter fraternity. See more of the kappa gamma chapter of kappa alpha psi fraternity, inc. Its no mystery that there are white members of historically black fraternities across the country. Konspicuous 29 was the last official line be scrollers on the yard and be able to publicly pledge.
An important calling known as the profession of administration also developed. 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. We as new generation brothrs have no history as to why greek letters were chosen. The 10 founders of kappa alpha psi baltimore md alumni. The story of kappa alpha psi a history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization 1911 1971 by william l. The story of alpha kappa psi fraternity begins at new york university. A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111991 crump, william l on. A history of the beginning and development of a college greek letter organization, 19111991 fifth edition bryson, ralph j on. This change became effective april 15, 1915, on a proclamation by the then grand polemarch, elder watson diggs. The fraternities were developed by the group of black people who concerned in education and humanity.
In the spring of 1912 diggs wrote in a little blue examination book the first constitution, which was adopted in 1920 with but a few revisions. In the summer of 1910, irven armstrong was such a student. Kappa alpha psi fraternity and the fight for civil rights gregory s. Crump, former grand historian of kappa alpha psi, claimed that white students almost completely ignored black students at indiana university in 1910. The iota chapter was the only chapter in the fraternity established in 1918 and the first chapter. Kappa alpha psi delta zeta chapter the story of kappa. 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. In the school years of 191011, a small group of black students attended indiana university. For this and other outstanding contributions to the fraternity, he was. 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. Type each word do not capitalize anything seperated by a comma, the last word should be followed by a period. It is currently headquartered in indianapolis, indiana.
On january 5, 1911, such an organization was born and thus kappa alpha psi then kappa alpha nu became a reality. Kappa alpha psi for years, in order to safeguard the ritualistic secrets of the fraternity, diggs laboriously typed and bound the rituals. After the passage of the certified public accountants act of 1896 in new york state, an increasingly urgent demand arose for adequate education in all branches of higher accountancy. See more ideas about kappa alpha psi fraternity, kappa alpha psi and kappa. 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 heritage center, 7801 east 88th street, indianapolis, in, 46256, or by calling 317 872 1553. An explosive, awardwinning novel in the black literary tradition, the spook. Sam greenlee crossed the beta omicron chapter of kappa alpha psi in 1950. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition hardcover 2003. The alpha omega chapter of kappa alpha psi was chartered on june 6, 1936 on the campus of western reserve. Kappa alpha psi fraternity members can celebrate your brotherhood with everything from cufflinks, rings and other accessories. The hand book of kappa alpha psi fraternity states, elder w. The story of kappa alpha psi 19111999 fifth edition. O noble kappa alpha psi, from thee well never part.
The story of kappa alpha psi 1967 edition open library. A brief history the story of kappa alpha psi is to a large extent the story of black students everyw, whether organized or not, who attended predominantly white colleges or universities in america prior to world war ii. The book is in good condition with a scratch on the cover. Kappa alpha psi is a major contributor in the fields of political, social, cultural and scholastic achievement. 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 story of kappa alpha psi kappa alpha psi fraternity. The constitution of kappa alpha psi is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic fraternity. Chartered and incorporated originally under the laws of the state of indiana as kappa alpha nu on april 15, 1911, the name was changed to kappa alpha psi on a resolution offered and adopted at the grand chapter in december 1914.
502 1410 47 1337 1491 1242 206 424 496 72 597 694 483 1172 511 511 355 886 1325 569 1637 1435 677 1108 418 1443 1582 1437 310 1007 239 1215 1430 1084 835 656 446 1427