via gmu.edu
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.
Founded on Jan. 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana University, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was originally referred to as Kappa Alpha Nu. However, in 1914, the last Greek character was changed. Ross conveys that “one reason for the changes might have stemmed from a racist remark from a white Indiana University student, who commented in a Kappaman as being a member of ‘Kappa Alpha Nig.’” Though the times were rough, the fraternity still went on to make great strides. For instance, the Grand Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi “inaugurated its first national service program, Guide Right” in 1922.
via etagammaques.org
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
While Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was already on the campus of Howard University, three students, Edgar Love, Frank Coleman and Oscar Cooper, “felt that the time had come for the establishment of an African American fraternity founded on an African American campus.” Therefore, with some help from a young Dr. Ernest Just, the legendary African-American biologist, scholar and writer who brought about game-changing achievements to the fields of cytology and embryology in regards to the study of marine organisms, the “Three Musketeers” founded Omega Psi Phi Fraternity on Nov. 17, 1911.
