The Alpha Kappa Nu Greek Society of 1903 . . . formed at Indiana University to strengthen the Negroes' 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.

Alpha Kappa Nu is the first Black Greek Letter Organization on record. Founded on the campus of Indiana University in 1903, but there were too few registrants to assure the continuing this fraternal organization.

This photograph is the only known image of the "Black Cats," or the men of Beta Kappa Sigma at Wilberforce University established in 1905. The "Black Cat Club" was a club with the purpose of fostering good times among the members. The members met at various places, usually an attic room of some member. While never officially incorporated or recognized by the university, it was a forerunner to fraternities that later established chapters at Wilberforce University. One of the men in the photograph is Charles Young, an army officer, expert mapmaker, and musician. Charles Young who later became a member of (Omega Psi Phi) is the second person from the left, in the second row from the front.

Alpha Phi Alpha 1st Banquet signatures 1906

Alpha Phi Alpha (Alpha Chapter) Charter 1906

Alpha Chapter @ Cornell Univ. 1907