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Detroit (MI) Alumni Chapter

Building Leaders.
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Service · Achievement · Brotherhood

We're committed to uplifting our community through mentorship, scholarship, and hands-on service — while strengthening the bond of fraternity. From youth development to scholarship support, we create pathways for the next generation and show up for Detroit year-round.

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Section 2 & 3 — Detroit Kappa
Brother Robert Paster, Jr. — Polemarch
Bro. Robert Paster, Jr.
Polemarch
A Message From Our Polemarch

Leading With
Purpose.
Serving With Pride.

As Polemarch of the Detroit (MI) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., it is my honor to serve alongside a brotherhood committed to achievement, community, and the advancement of our great city.

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Brother Robert Paster, Jr.
Polemarch — Detroit (MI) Alumni Chapter · Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
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106 Years Since 1920
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To  Serving
The First Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi in the State of Michigan
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Every 2nd Saturday · 6:00 PM

Brothers only. Held in person at the Kappa Detroit Foundation with a Zoom option available.

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Every 4th Friday of the Month

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Recurring Community Event
Fall Thru Fridays

High-energy, after-work social events hosted at the Historic Kappa House — open to fraternity members, supporters, and the local community. Expect DJ sets, drink specials, Kappa Kitchen food options, and great fellowship.

🎵 DJ Sets 🍹 Drink Specials 🍽️ Kappa Kitchen 🤝 Open to Community
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Friday Evenings
Historic Kappa House
269 Erskine St, Detroit
Detroit Silhouettes
The Auxiliary
"The foremost thought was the Detroit Kappa husbands — and how they could be helped."

Founded February 3, 1927, the Detroit Silhouettes Auxiliary of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is the oldest Silhouette Chapter in the United States — formed by the wives and sisters of chapter members at the High Street Center in Detroit.

For nearly 100 years, they have stood alongside the chapter in service, fundraising, and fellowship — from hosting the 1948 Grand Chapter meeting to organizing province-level leadership and earning national recognition.

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1927
Year Founded
#1
Oldest U.S. Silhouette Chapter
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Annual Founders Day
Sep
Annual Round-Up
🎀 Susan G. Komen Detroit Race for the Cure
🚶 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
🎱 Semiannual Bingo for Seniors — Brush Park Pavilion
👔 Clothing Drives for C.O.T.S. & Jackets for Jobs
🥤 Pop Tab Collections — Ronald McDonald House
Our History
A Legacy of Service in Detroit
"As the flagship of the Mighty Northern Province, Detroit Alumni remains a hub and mecca for Kappa men in the Midwest — preserving history, strengthening brotherhood, and serving Detroit."

On April 3, 1920, the Detroit Alumni Chapter was officially chartered by Grand Polemarch Irven Armstrong — becoming the second alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. nationwide.

Early members included Fraternity Founders Bryon K. Armstrong and Henry T. Asher, along with distinguished brothers such as Victor LaNier Hicks and Ossian H. Sweet. In 2014, the chapter donated historical memorabilia for a permanent display at the Smithsonian Museum dedicated to African American fraternities and sororities.

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Key Milestones
1920
Chapter Chartered
April 3, 1920 — McKinley Carey named first Polemarch. The 2nd alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi nationally.
1927
Wayne State Chapter & Grand Chapter Host
Helped charter Alpha Beta Chapter at Wayne State University and hosted the 17th Grand Chapter Meeting.
1945
Kappa House Unveiled
April 15, 1945 — the "Kappa Kastle" at 269 Erskine St was unveiled, designed by famed Detroit architect Albert Kahn.
1985
Oldest Silhouette Chapter
Detroit Silhouettes Auxiliary recognized as the oldest Silhouette Chapter in the United States.
2014
Smithsonian Donation
Historical fraternity memorabilia donated for a permanent Smithsonian display dedicated to African American fraternities and sororities.
About Kappa Alpha Psi — Detroit Kappa

About Kappa Alpha Psi

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. was founded on January 5, 1911, at Indiana University. The fraternity promotes achievement and has hundreds of thousands of members across more than 650 chapters worldwide.

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