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.”

Ed Reed, Jr. (Grambling (LA) Alumni 2024) is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in professional football history.

Born in St. Rose, Louisiana, Reed excelled as a multisport athlete in high school before attending the University of Miami. There, he won a National Championship and earned consensus First-Team All-American honors, along with National Defensive Player of the Year recognition. He was also a finalist for the Jim Thorpe and Bronko Nagurski Awards.

Selected 24th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2002 NFL Draft, Reed spent 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with the franchise, becoming the cornerstone of its defense. Known for his instincts, range, and ball-hawking ability, he helped lead the Ravens to a Super Bowl XLVII victory.

Reed’s honors include 2004 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, five First-Team All-Pro selections, nine Pro Bowls, and inclusion on the NFL’s 100th Anniversary and 2000s All-Decade Teams. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2019.

Kevin P. Scott

Grand Historian

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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