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It is a supporter of the United Negro College Fund and Habitat for Humanity. Kappa Alpha Psi is a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) and the North American Interfraternity Conference (NIC). The fraternity is the oldest predominantly African American Greek-letter organization founded west of the Appalachian Mountains still in existence. It is known for its \"cane stepping\" in NPHC organized step shows. ","Bluefield State University is a public historically black university (HBCU) in Bluefield, West Virginia.Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of serving African Americans.The Bluefield Colored Institute was founded in 1895 as an institution of higher education for the children of Black coal miners. 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The minute books document meetings of the fraternity held over a decade, between 1951 and 1964. The first book dates from 1951 to 1956, and the second book is dated from 1956 to 1964. The entries chronicle the fraternity's pledging process, parties, hazing, initiation, charity events, finances, and the maintenance of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity house. Entries discuss the \"laxity\" of Scroller Club (prospective members), or impose sanctions on pledges failing to meet expectations: \"Bro. Chesly made a motion that in the event that the prospective neophytes do not finish the painting tonight they will be left on pro until after Christmas (Dec. 11, 1952). Mention of trouble with the alumni committee for their hazing practices: \"The Polemarch informed us that the alumni chapter said that we would have to drop some of the pranks played on probates such as kissing the Kotex, fake penis and slap jar drinking because it leads to homosexuality\" (May 7, 1953). Lists of pledges are present in the books, alongside actual vote tallies by their elders accepting or rejecting them for membership; so too are vote tallies for women seeking to become \"Kappa Queen.\"  From time to time, problem pledges come up for discussion, for instance those too poor to pay the membership fee: \"Bro Cousin mention that little bro Witten would have a conflict when he goes on probation because he works in the mines at night ... little bro.  Witten may not be able to pay his money by the deadline.\" (Nov. 13, 1952). Other entries discuss their charity work and involvement with the local community including giving out scholarships, putting on plays in local schools, purchasing Christmas Seals from the N.A.A.C.P. and a \"Guide Right\" mentorship program. 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Entries discuss the \"laxity\" of Scroller Club (prospective members), or impose sanctions on pledges failing to meet expectations: \"Bro. Chesly made a motion that in the event that the prospective neophytes do not finish the painting tonight they will be left on pro until after Christmas (Dec. 11, 1952). Mention of trouble with the alumni committee for their hazing practices: \"The Polemarch informed us that the alumni chapter said that we would have to drop some of the pranks played on probates such as kissing the Kotex, fake penis and slap jar drinking because it leads to homosexuality\" (May 7, 1953). 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It marked the first time that African American men were made freemasons in America. This occurred during a time when African Americans needed a means by which to advance the cause of equality. Boston was a major port for selling enslaved persons in the North. The Colonies enacted Black Codes, curtailing the movements of Black people, both free and enslaved.Prince Hall looked to the Fraternal Order of Free and Accepted Masons because the chief purpose of Freemasonry is benevolence and charity to all mankind. In 1791, Worshipful Master Prince Hall was appointed a Provincial Grand Master of the first Black Provincial Grand Lodge.","In December 1808, one year after the death of Prince Hall, African Lodge #459 (Boston), African Lodge #459 (Philadelphia) and Hiram Lodge #3 (Providence) merged into African Grand Lodge #1. In 1847, out of respect for their founding father and first Grand Master, Prince Hall, they changed their name to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, the name it carries today. In 1848 Union Lodge #2, Rising Sons of St. John #3 and Celestial Lodge #4 became the first lodges organized under the name Prince Hall Grand Lodge.","Prince Hall Freemasons have split into two organizations. The original Prince Hall Freemasons follow a National Grand Lodge order and the majority of Prince Hall Freemasons left in 1863 to become the Prince Hall Affiliates who follow a state jurisdiction. There is also controversy about the segregation of Freemasonry. Some Prince Hall Freemasons believe segregation offers unity and advancement for African American Freemasons while others want one integrated freemasonry.Today, the Prince Hall Masonic Order (Affiliates) spans across all 50 states in the U.S. as well as Lodges in Canada, the West Indies, the Bahamas, Europe, and Asia. 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It marked the first time that African American men were made freemasons in America. This occurred during a time when African Americans needed a means by which to advance the cause of equality. Boston was a major port for selling enslaved persons in the North. The Colonies enacted Black Codes, curtailing the movements of Black people, both free and enslaved.Prince Hall looked to the Fraternal Order of Free and Accepted Masons because the chief purpose of Freemasonry is benevolence and charity to all mankind. In 1791, Worshipful Master Prince Hall was appointed a Provincial Grand Master of the first Black Provincial Grand Lodge.","In December 1808, one year after the death of Prince Hall, African Lodge #459 (Boston), African Lodge #459 (Philadelphia) and Hiram Lodge #3 (Providence) merged into African Grand Lodge #1. In 1847, out of respect for their founding father and first Grand Master, Prince Hall, they changed their name to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge, the name it carries today. In 1848 Union Lodge #2, Rising Sons of St. John #3 and Celestial Lodge #4 became the first lodges organized under the name Prince Hall Grand Lodge.","Prince Hall Freemasons have split into two organizations. The original Prince Hall Freemasons follow a National Grand Lodge order and the majority of Prince Hall Freemasons left in 1863 to become the Prince Hall Affiliates who follow a state jurisdiction. There is also controversy about the segregation of Freemasonry. Some Prince Hall Freemasons believe segregation offers unity and advancement for African American Freemasons while others want one integrated freemasonry.Today, the Prince Hall Masonic Order (Affiliates) spans across all 50 states in the U.S. as well as Lodges in Canada, the West Indies, the Bahamas, Europe, and Asia. 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