William & Mary Marks 50 Years Since Chartering First Historically Black Fraternity, Honoring Legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha's Kappa Pi Chapter
February 18, 2026
February 18, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 18 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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The First Alphas
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In 2025, William & Mary marked the 50th anniversary of historically Black fraternities and sororities at the university. When the Kappa Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was chartered in May 1975, it paved the way for what is today a vibrant presence of six National Pan-Hellenic Council, or "Divine Nine," fraternitie . . .
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The First Alphas
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In 2025, William & Mary marked the 50th anniversary of historically Black fraternities and sororities at the university. When the Kappa Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. was chartered in May 1975, it paved the way for what is today a vibrant presence of six National Pan-Hellenic Council, or "Divine Nine," fraternitie . . .