Ten black youths from the turn of the century to 20 in Bloomington, Indiana, with a vision of success has changed the college experience for generations.
There was a time and place black students at the University of Indiana sit in the aisles to hear the presentations were, because they were not allowed to find their white peers. And not by giving them a luxury and individual students gather in groups, they managed to achieve the impossible.
Led by a determined young man named Elder Watson Diggs, affectionately known as "The Dreamer", established the foundation of the student fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., is celebrating its 100th Birthday.
"It is certainly a milestone to celebrate," said Richard Lee Snow, executive director of fraternity and COO. "Since 1911 this organization has created more than 150,000 members in life, including some of the prominent citizens of this country, and we remained steadfast in our principle of" performance in all areas of human activity. "
With its global headquarters in Philadelphia, currently has 364 chapters at universities. In addition, the chapters in ancient cities in the U.S. 347 and five countries, including Germany and South Africa rooted.
Luminaries as Wilt Chamberlain late Johnnie Cochran and Sports leads the civil rights Kappas Arthur Ashe.
For television icon Ernest Thomas, known for his role as Roger in the famous "What's going on," Kappa has always been more of a social group. Kappa at Indiana State University, along with 16 other young people has changed his life.
"Becoming a Kappa is one of the best things that never happened, and that I go, with further inspiration in the life of excellence and success," said Thomas, known as M for young people. Omar "Everybody Hates Chris." "I was one of those were strong men, black as my older brother and father figure, and she helped me in my transition to adulthood. The education I received Kappa is a catalyst for all my life and allowing me the dangers of Hollywood and many put up with other obstacles. "
In Hollywood many notable Kappas are often screaming his fraternity in interviews and television appearances. Cedric the Entertainer, Tavis Smiley and the gospel singer Marvin Sapp, Smokie Norful and share the bond. Locally prominent members include former Mayor John Street and W. Wilson Goode, a famous educator Salome Thomas-El, the station Ukee Washington, and the famous basketball coach John Chaney, among others.
The legacy of Kappa Alpha Psi has its roots in community service and mentoring. Its national program, the Act guide youth programming and education for all in the face danger throughout the country face.
Zahir Coney, 26, a member of the student section of Philadelphia, serves as president of the Academy of power that nurtures the talents of children 9 to 18
"It's important for young people in Philadelphia, we can see that an organization of African-American men, she turns around," said Cone. "Our initiative is the principal law officer to see these young people achieve in life."
Since 2003, Kappa Alpha Psi Jew with St. Children's Research Hospital partnership and raised to over $ 1,000,000 at Institution in Memphis. Earlier this year, the hospital recognized fraternity, naming the entry in the anemia of the loop in his honor.
"I consider how these 10 young men wore Ku Klux Klan and unfair treatment and had the audacity, a brotherhood that lasted 100 years to create thinking," said Spencer T. Bruce, assistant managing director. "What is removed is so powerful that it is almost indescribable."
"Happened, the fact that we have a miracle, because we know what our founders had to endure," said Thomas. A century later, the great minds we have developed and shaped society for the better. "
Mister Mann Frisby is a writer, journalist, motivational speaker, songwriter, and Kappa.
There was a time and place black students at the University of Indiana sit in the aisles to hear the presentations were, because they were not allowed to find their white peers. And not by giving them a luxury and individual students gather in groups, they managed to achieve the impossible.
Led by a determined young man named Elder Watson Diggs, affectionately known as "The Dreamer", established the foundation of the student fraternity Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., is celebrating its 100th Birthday.
"It is certainly a milestone to celebrate," said Richard Lee Snow, executive director of fraternity and COO. "Since 1911 this organization has created more than 150,000 members in life, including some of the prominent citizens of this country, and we remained steadfast in our principle of" performance in all areas of human activity. "
With its global headquarters in Philadelphia, currently has 364 chapters at universities. In addition, the chapters in ancient cities in the U.S. 347 and five countries, including Germany and South Africa rooted.
Luminaries as Wilt Chamberlain late Johnnie Cochran and Sports leads the civil rights Kappas Arthur Ashe.
For television icon Ernest Thomas, known for his role as Roger in the famous "What's going on," Kappa has always been more of a social group. Kappa at Indiana State University, along with 16 other young people has changed his life.
"Becoming a Kappa is one of the best things that never happened, and that I go, with further inspiration in the life of excellence and success," said Thomas, known as M for young people. Omar "Everybody Hates Chris." "I was one of those were strong men, black as my older brother and father figure, and she helped me in my transition to adulthood. The education I received Kappa is a catalyst for all my life and allowing me the dangers of Hollywood and many put up with other obstacles. "
In Hollywood many notable Kappas are often screaming his fraternity in interviews and television appearances. Cedric the Entertainer, Tavis Smiley and the gospel singer Marvin Sapp, Smokie Norful and share the bond. Locally prominent members include former Mayor John Street and W. Wilson Goode, a famous educator Salome Thomas-El, the station Ukee Washington, and the famous basketball coach John Chaney, among others.
The legacy of Kappa Alpha Psi has its roots in community service and mentoring. Its national program, the Act guide youth programming and education for all in the face danger throughout the country face.
Zahir Coney, 26, a member of the student section of Philadelphia, serves as president of the Academy of power that nurtures the talents of children 9 to 18
"It's important for young people in Philadelphia, we can see that an organization of African-American men, she turns around," said Cone. "Our initiative is the principal law officer to see these young people achieve in life."
Since 2003, Kappa Alpha Psi Jew with St. Children's Research Hospital partnership and raised to over $ 1,000,000 at Institution in Memphis. Earlier this year, the hospital recognized fraternity, naming the entry in the anemia of the loop in his honor.
"I consider how these 10 young men wore Ku Klux Klan and unfair treatment and had the audacity, a brotherhood that lasted 100 years to create thinking," said Spencer T. Bruce, assistant managing director. "What is removed is so powerful that it is almost indescribable."
"Happened, the fact that we have a miracle, because we know what our founders had to endure," said Thomas. A century later, the great minds we have developed and shaped society for the better. "
Mister Mann Frisby is a writer, journalist, motivational speaker, songwriter, and Kappa.
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