{"id":5191,"date":"2022-11-06T19:11:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T00:11:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hlkapsi.org\/HLKAPsi\/?page_id=5191"},"modified":"2026-09-15T11:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T15:38:58","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hlkapsi.org\/HLKAPsi\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Charter members<\/h4>\nJames Childs*, Larry Jenkins, McKinley Hayes, Marty Miller, George Yates*, Roland Dotson Leon Johnson, Joseph Pasteur, Delray Gooch, Tyrone Medley, Charles Richardson*, Roland Moore, Albert Squire*, Nathaniel Hopkins, Elmore Wright, Thomas Johnson, Lionel Acosta, Herman Roebuck, David Winfield, Lynn Edwards, K. Bernard Chase, Andre Robinson*\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Partnering with and Proudly Serving the Citizens of Prince George's County, MD<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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To enhance and sustain a bond of brotherhood based on diverse skill sets among the membership, camaraderie and unique collaboration, and to serve our local communities proactively with programs and activities that will specifically have a positive impact on African American youth and the community at large.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To be a formidable participant and advocate for change in the community it serves and active in creating and supporting cultural and educational enhancement programs and social, political and economic awareness activities through dedicated service and by fostering effective relationships with other community organizations, and partnerships in the public and private sectors at the state and local levels of government.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Brief History of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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KAPPA ALPHA PSI, a college Fraternity, now comprised of functioning Undergraduate and Alumni Chapters on major campuses and in cities throughout the country, is the crystallization of a dream. It is the beautiful realization of a vision shared commonly by the late Revered Founders:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Founder Elder Watson Diggs<\/strong>\u00a0was a quiet, polished, scholarly, and prolific writer. Initially referred to as \u2018the Father of Kappa,\u2019 he became affectionately known as \u2018the Dreamer\u2019 due to his profound vision to create the fraternity.<\/h6>
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Founder Ezra Dee Alexander<\/strong>\u00a0was an outgoing and dedicated worker.\u00a0 He was fondly known as \u201cDee,\u201d was born in Bloomington, Indiana, on July 18, 1891, and was the second eldest of seven children.<\/h6> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Founder Henry Tourner Asher<\/strong>\u00a0was an unassuming, dependable supporter of Negro youth, equal rights, higher education, and religious affairs and the son of a Baptist Minister. He was born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 30, 1890, and was the eldest of seven children.<\/h6> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Founder Marcus Peter Blakemore<\/strong>\u00a0was a man of deep religious convictions and quiet confidence. He contributed significantly to education, his community, church, hospitals, and fraternity. \u00a0Blakemore, affectionately known as \u201cBlakie,\u201d was born in Franklin, Indiana, on January 3, 1889, and was the eldest of four children.<\/h6> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Founder Paul Waymond Caine\u00a0<\/strong>was the consummate entrepreneur and chef before his time, always friendly and displaying a pleasant disposition. He was born in Greencastle, Indiana on May 17, 1890. He was long thought to be an only child but is now known to have a half-brother.<\/h6> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Founder John Milton Lee\u00a0<\/strong>was a scholar, loyal, and tireless worker for the growth of the fraternity. Due to his idealist character was commonly referred to as \u2018a dreamer\u2019 during the fraternity\u2019s early years. He was born in Danville, Indiana, on September 7, 1890, and was the third of four children.<\/h6> <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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It was the vision of these astute men that enabled them in the school year 1910 – 11, more specifically the night of January 5, 1911, on the campus of Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana, to sow the seed of a fraternal tree whose fruit is available to, and now enjoyed by, college men everywhere, regardless of their color, religion or national origin. It is a fact of which KAPPA ALPHA PSI is justly proud that the Constitution has never contained any clause which either excluded or suggested the exclusion of a man from membership merely because of his color, creed, or national origin. The Constitution of KAPPA ALPHA PSI is predicated upon, and dedicated to, the principles of achievement through a truly democratic Fraternity. To find out more about our Fraternity’s history, please go to our\u00a0National Website www.kappaalphapsi1911.com<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Eastern Province Website www.epkapsi.org<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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In early October, 1978, a group of twelve (12) KAPPAS expressed an interest in establishing an Alumni Chapter in the Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Provincial Polemarch was contacted and granted authorization to undertake preliminary steps to establish a chapter. As an initial requirement, the Grand Chapter mandated that the names of five (5) Brothers in good standing be submitted to Philadelphia. This was necessary for the Grand Chapter to conduct its investigation of this request. In the interest of expediting chapter formation, the group of twelve (12) Brothers decided to submit the names of the following Brothers who are life members:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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On October 12, 1978, the Largo-Landover Alumni Association was established. Efforts were then concentrated on pursuing a Charter. After the completion of a favorable investigation by the Grand Chapter, the names of ten (10) Brothers in good financial standing were submitted as required. Those Brothers included:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Receipt of this list was acknowledged by the Grand Chapter on January 4, 1979.<\/p>

While the procedural requirements were being met, a nucleus of twenty-two (22) Brothers, renewed their bonds and diligently worked to procure the Charter. In addition to the previously mentioned Brothers, the names of the following seven (7) KAPPAS were also submitted as petitioners for our Charter:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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This group of twenty-two (22) has become to be known as the Charterers of the Hyattsville-Landover (Maryland) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.<\/p>

On February 4, 1979, the Grand Board of Directors officially approved our Chapter. The formal Chartering Ceremony took place on the eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord One-thousand nine hundred seventy nine. We were honored to have the ritual conducted by Dr. James Abrams, the Eastern Province Polemarch with assistance from Past Grand Polemarchs Greene and and Laurel Wreath holder Massie.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Larry Jenkins
McKinley Hayes
Marty Miller
George Yates*
Roland Dotson
Leon Johnson
Joseph Pasteur
Delray Gooch
Tyrone Medley
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Albert Squire*
Nathaniel Hopkins
Elmore Wright
Thomas Johnson
Lionel Acosta
Herman Roebuck
David Winfield
Lynn Edwards
K. Bernard Chase
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Albert Squire -Vice Polemarch
Charles Richardson* – Keeper of Records
Nathaniel Hopkins – Keeper of the Exchequer
George Yates* – Strategus
Tyrone Medley – Lieutenant Strategus
Delray Gooch – Historian and Reporter
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1st October 1978<\/div>
First Group Meeting<\/div><\/div>
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First Group Meeting<\/div>

In early October, 1978, a group of twelve (12) KAPPAS expressed an interest in establishing an Alumni Chapter in the Prince George's County, Maryland. The Provincial Polemarch was contacted and granted authorization to undertake preliminary steps to establish a chapter. As an initial requirement, the Grand Chapter mandated that the names of five (5) Brothers in good standing be submitted to Philadelphia. This was necessary for the Grand Chapter to conduct its investigation of this request. In the interest of expediting chapter formation, the group of twelve (12) Brothers decided to submit the names of the following Brothers who are life members: James Childs * Larry Jenkins * McKinley Hayes * Marty Miller * George Yates<<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

12th October 1978<\/div>
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Largo-Landover Alumni Association<\/div>

The Largo-Landover Alumni Association was established. Efforts were then concentrated on pursuing a Charter. After the completion of a favorable investigation by the Grand Chapter, the names of ten (10) Brothers in good financial standing were submitted as required. Those Brothers included: Roland Dotson, Leon Johnson, Joseph Pasteur, Delray Gooch, Tyrone Medley, Charles Richardson, Roland Moore, Albert Squire, Nathaniel Hopkins, Elmore Wright<\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

4th February 1979<\/div>
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Hyattsville\/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter Established<\/div>

\u00a0The Grand Board of Directors officially approved our Chapter. This group of twenty-two (22) has become to be known as the Charterers of the Hyattsville-Landover (Maryland) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.<\/p>

James Childs*
Larry Jenkins
McKinley Hayes
Marty Miller
George Yates*
Roland Dotson
Leon Johnson
Joseph Pasteur*
Delray Gooch
Tyrone Medley
Charles Richardson*
Roland Moore
Albert Squire*
Nathaniel Hopkins
Elmore Wright
Thomas Johnson
Lionel Acosta
Herman Roebuck
David Winfield
Lynn Edwards
K. Bernard Chase
Andre Robinson*<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

18th March 1979<\/div>
Chartered!<\/div><\/div>
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18th March 1979<\/div>

The formal Chartering Ceremony took place on the eighteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord One-thousand nine hundred seventy nine. We were honored to have the ritual conducted by Dr. James Abrams, the Eastern Province Polemarch with assistance from Past Grand Polemarchs Greene and and Laurel Wreath holder Massie. The Charter Officers:<\/strong> McKinley Hayes - Polemarch
Albert Squire -Vice Polemarch
Charles Richardson* - Keeper of Records
Nathaniel Hopkins - Keeper of the Exchequer
George Yates* - Strategus
Tyrone Medley - Lieutenant Strategus
Delray Gooch - Historian and Reporter
Roland Dotson - Board of Directors
Larry Jenkins - Board of Directors
Tyrone Medley - Board of Directors<\/i><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

3rd May 1980 - 1st May 1982<\/div>
2nd Polemarch<\/div><\/div>
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James J. Childs Elected 2nd Chapter Polemarch<\/div><\/div><\/div>
9th August 1980<\/div>
The First Line<\/div><\/div>
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\"The Charter Line\"<\/div>
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First group (\u201cThe Charter Line\u201d) initiated into Hyattsville\/Landover (Waymond Blassengale, Charles Hall, Lawrence Johnson, Harrison Jordan, DeWitt Powell, Neal Robinson)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1st May 1982 - 5th May 1984<\/div>
3rd Polemarch<\/div><\/div>
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William Brown<\/div>

William Brown Elected 3rd Chapter Polemarch<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

19th March 1983<\/div>
Our Banner<\/div><\/div>
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5th February 1984<\/div><\/div>
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\"Mixed<\/div>
The Mixed Breed<\/div>
Line Initiated<\/span><\/h5><\/div>

Vernon Branch, Aaron Coleman, Ricardo Nesbit, Lawrence Perry, Ricardo Rush, Leon Walker<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

5th May 1984 - 4th May 1985<\/div>
4th Polemarch<\/div><\/div>
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Jodie C. Sanford<\/div>
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24th August 1984<\/div>
Upper Marlboro\/Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter Chartered<\/div><\/div>
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The U<\/div>
Upper Marlboro\/Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter Chartered<\/span><\/h5><\/div>

Upper Marlboro\/Waldorf (MD) Alumni Chapter chartered in Prince George\u2019s County by group of Kappas including 4 charter members of Hyattsville\/Landover (MD) Alumni Chapter<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

4th May 1985 - 2nd May 1987<\/div>
5th Polemarch<\/div><\/div>
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\"K.<\/div>
Dr. K. Bernard Chase<\/div>
Elected 5th Chapter Polemarch<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1st June 1985<\/div><\/div>
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\"1985<\/div>
Uncut Diamonds<\/div>

Line Initiated<\/span><\/p>

Wilson \u201cSkip\u201d Gale, Raymond Gant, Michael Rious<\/span><\/p><\/div>

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2nd May 1987 - 5th May 199<\/div>
6th Polemarch<\/div><\/div>
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\"Larry<\/div>
Larry N. Jenkins<\/div>
Elected 6th Chapter Polemarch<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1st July 1989<\/div><\/div>
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\"1989<\/div>
One Strong Eleven Deep<\/div>
Line Initiated<\/span><\/h5><\/div>

Gerald Brown, Perry Daniel, Michael Holloman, Michael Mauney, Mark Melton, Keith Pettigrew, Sean Powell, William Robinson, James Simington, Chester Thompson, Christopher Wood<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

5th May 1990 - 1st May 1993<\/div>
7th Polemarch<\/div><\/div>
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Isaac C. Trouth, III<\/div>

Elected 7th Chapter Polemarch<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

15th June 1990<\/div><\/div>
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\"1990<\/div>
The Last Crusade<\/div>
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Line Initiated<\/p>

Last Group to be Initiated under the old Pledge Program Steven Goins, Carroll Harris, Roy Jackson, Wayne Jacques, William Mitchell, David Montague, Charles Robinson, Douglas Scarbor, Arthur Southerland, Raymond Vanzego<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

21st Mar 1991 - 24th Mar 1991<\/div>
More Firsts<\/div><\/div>
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Leading the way<\/div>
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