| Kappa Alpha Psi | |
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| ΚΑΨ | |
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| Founded | January 5, 1911 Indiana University Bloomington |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Black Americans |
| Scope | International |
| Motto | Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor |
| Colors | Crimson Cream |
| Symbol | Kappa Kane |
| Flower | Red carnation |
| Publication | The Kappa Alpha Psi Journal |
| Chapters | 721 |
| Members | 160,000+ active |
| Nicknames | Kappas, Nupes |
| Former name | Kappa Alpha Nu |
| Headquarters | 2322-24 North Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States |
| Website | www |
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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (ΚΑΨ) is a historically African American fraternity. Since the fraternity's founding on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University Bloomington, it has never restricted membership based on color, creed, or national origin though membership traditionally is dominated by those of Black heritage. The fraternity has over 160,000 members with 721 undergraduate and alumni chapters in every state of the United States, and international chapters in ten countries.
Kappa Alpha Psi sponsors programs providing community service, social welfare, and academic scholarship through the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation. It is a supporter of the United Negro College Fund and Habitat for Humanity. Kappa Alpha Psi is a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The fraternity is the oldest predominantly African American Greek-letter organization founded west of the Appalachian Mountains still in existence. It is known for its "cane stepping" in NPHC organized step shows.
- ^ Before You Pledge: Essential Information You Should Know About the Divine Nine
- ^ "A Brief History". Kappa Alpha Psi Inc.
- ^ "Kane History".