Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

"Achievement in every field of human endeavor" is the fundamental purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity (KAP). To this end, Kappa Alpha Psi strives to raise the sights of black collegians through scholarship, service, and leadership.

Today, KAP boasts a growing membership base and a list of notable members. With the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation serving as the fraternity's philanthropic arm, KAP endeavors to balance individual achievement and community growth.

The History of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Kappa Alpha Phi's history goes back to 1911, when a group of men at Indiana University created a group that focused on brotherhood and service. One point of pride for Kappa Alpha Psi brothers is the fact that the fraternity's constitution has never excluded a man from membership merely because of his color, creed, or national origin.

Notable Kappa Alpha Psi Members

The drive to achieve in every field of human endeavor aligned with the goals of notable KAP members, who excel in fields as varied as academia, athletics, politics, and business. Among them:

• Cedric the Entertainer: Comedian/Actor
• Wilt Chamberlain: NBA Hall of Fame
• Johnny L. Cochran, Jr.: Attorney
• Robert Johnson: Founder and CEO of Black Entertainment TV
• Carl Ware: Vice President, The Coca Cola Company

Historically Black Colleges with Kappa Alpha Psi Chapters

As the second-oldest active African American collegiate Greek-letter fraternity, Kappa Alpha Psi has grown to include over 105,000 members in 600 undergraduate and graduate chapters across the country and around the world. A number of historically black colleges have active KAP chapters, including:

• Miles College (AL)
• Alabama A&M University (AL)
• Edward Waters College (FL)
• Virginia State University (VA)

Kappa Alpha Psi Philanthropy

Kappa Alpha Psi's commitment to service lead to the formation of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation. The foundation serves as the fraternity's philanthropic arm, supporting scholarships, after-school programs, and national projects such as Habitat for Humanity.

In addition to the foundation, KAP members are proud of their Kappa League, an organization devoted to helping young men of high school age, thus inspiring the next generation of leaders.

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