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In recognition of Black History Month, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. continues to recognize a few of its members’ “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.”

Billy Taylor (Alpha Phi 1939) was a transformative American pianist, composer, educator, and advocate for jazz.

Born in 1921, Taylor was a prolific music composer and performer since the 1940s. He blended swing, bebop, and modern jazz with a deep sense of lyricism and swing era phrasing. As an innovator at the piano, he explored improvisation as storytelling, and as an educator, he mentored countless students, founding programs that widened access to jazz for diverse communities.

Taylor hosted radio programs, served as music director for television shows, and wrote influential essays on music, culture, and creativity. His recordings, performances, and teaching left a lasting imprint on the jazz landscape and ongoing music education. His jazz collection and memorabilia from over 65 years were donated to the U.S. Library of Congress – the library’s largest jazz archive. Taylor passed away on December 28, 2010.

Kevin P. Scott

Grand Historian

MWAC hosted a special Room to Read Event

Friday, January 30, 2026

At the Lincoln Elementary School, Bellwood, IL
for grades kindergarten - 5th Grade

Welcome to the official online home of the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

I am humbled and honored to serve as the 28th Polemarch (President) of this award winning chapter, comprised of accomplished men committed to achievement, scholarship, and service. Since our chartering on January 11, 1976, sixty-five years after the the Fraternity's founding on the campus of Indiana University, the Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter has proudly served the western suburbs of Chicago with distinction.

For 50 years, MWAC has set a standard of excellence in both service and character. While our chapter continues to grow in size and recognition, our focus remains steadfast; expanding our impact through meaningful community engagement, strategic partnerships, and forward thinking initiatives that uplift the communities we serve. Whether you are a Brother seeking a Kappa home, prospective member, a fellow member of the Devine Nine, or a potential strategic partner, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.

Stay connected with us by following MWAC Kappa Alpha Psi on Facebook and @mwacnupes on Instagram for the latest chapter news, events, and initiatives. To learn more about Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. from the Grand Chapter perspective, please visit KappaAlphaPsi1911.com

A. Craig Kinard,

Polemarch

Δ Chapter 1987