Alpha Kappa Nu

Alpha Kappa Nu
ΑΚΝ
FoundedOctober 1903; 121 years ago (1903-10)
Indiana University East, Richmond, Indiana
TypeSocial
AffiliationIndependent
StatusDefunct
Defunct Date1911
EmphasisBlack male college students
ScopeLocal
Chapters2
Members10 lifetime
HeadquartersRichmond, Indiana
United States
The Alpha Kappa Nu Greek Society was formed at Indiana University and Earlham College to strengthen the blacks' voice. Seated are James Knight, Howard Thompson, E.B. Keemer and Fred Williamson. Standing are John Hodge, Thomas Reynolds, Mr. Hill, R.A. Roberts and Gordon Merrill
Newspaper Article about formation of Alpha Kappa Nu
Newspaper Article about formation of Alpha Kappa Nu
Newspaper Article about formation of Alpha Kappa Nu
Newspaper Article about formation of Alpha Kappa Nu

Alpha Kappa Nu (ΑΚΝ) was one of the first documented African-American collegiate fraternal organizations in the United States.[1] Formed in 1903 at Indiana University in Richmond (now Indiana University East) and lasting until around 1905, it had a membership of 10, which included all the colored students at the school.[2] A second chapter was set to be established at Wilberforce University.[2] Wilberforce University was where the fraternity Gamma Phi was founded in 1905.

  1. ^ "A Brief History: Kappa Undergoes a Name Change". The Abington-Ambler Pa. Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-01-06. Retrieved 2008-05-15.
  2. ^ a b The Crescent of Gamma Phi Beta. 1904. pp. 134–.