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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.”
Thomas “Tom” Bradley (Upsilon 1938) was the 38th Mayor of Los Angeles, serving a record five terms (1973-1993).
The son of sharecroppers and the grandson of slaves, he became the first Black person elected mayor of a major U.S. city without a Black majority. Raised in Los Angeles by a single mother, Bradley excelled as a UCLA track star and later served 21 years with the LAPD, reaching the rank of lieutenant before becoming an attorney.
A dedicated civic leader, Bradley served Kappa Alpha Psi as Upsilon Chapter’s Polemarch, Los Angeles (CA) Alumni Chapter as Strategus, 10 years as the Western Province Polemarch, a member of the Grand Board of Directors, Senior Grand Vice Polemarch, and as the Fraternity’s 18th Grand Polemarch. His outstanding accomplishments earned him the Fraternity’s highest honor, the 22nd Laurel Wreath.
Bradley built a multiracial coalition that transformed Los Angeles into a global city. His legacy includes civil rights reforms, economic growth, the 1984 Olympics, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.
Kevin P. Scott
Grand Historian
Solomon “Sol” Butler (Chicago (IL) Alumni 1921) was a pioneering multi-sport athlete and Olympian. Born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma (1895), the son of a slave, Butler excelled in track, football, basketball, and baseball. An all-state quarterback in Illinois, he set a national high school record in the 60-yard dash. He later became a dominant collegiate athlete at German College (University of Dubuque), earning 12 letters and setting seven school records.
Willie Ray “Smokie” Norful, Jr. (Gamma Sigma, 1992) is a Grammy Award–winning gospel singer, recording artist, and pastor. Smokie Norful followed a calling to ministry inspired by his father, Rev. W.R. Norful, Sr. Norful demonstrated early servant leadership as a high school teacher, educational director for Pine Bluff’s Housing Authority after-school program. He is the founding pastor of Victory Cathedral Worship Center
Horace McDougal (Theta 1921) was a trailblazing Black golfer whose college play helped integrate Big Ten golf. Born in Chicago (1896), he was the first Black student-athlete to represent Calumet High School, competing in the Western Interscholastic Prep Tournament (1911) and returning in 1914 as the sole Black player, finishing as runner-up. Facing racial barriers at White clubs and in tournaments, McDougal helped found Black golfing clubs to create participation pathways to club memberships.
12 Days of Kappa Christmas Winners!
Day 1 - 12/13/2025 - Jennefer Thomas - $100.00
Day 2 - 12/14/2025 - Ron Mroz - $100.00
Day 3 - 12/15/2025 - Randolph Carnegie - $100.00
Day 4 - 12/16/2025 - Patrice Jackson - $100.00
Day 5 - 12/17/2025 - David Joyner - $100.00
Day 6 - 12/18/2025 - Patrice Jackson - $100.00
Day 7 - 12/19/2025 - Rose Harris - $100.00
Day 8 - 12/20/2025 - Rick Rickmond - $100.00
Day 9 - 12/21/2025 - Apryll Elliott - $100.00
Day 10 - 12/22/2025 - Deb Ford - $100.00
Day 11 - 12/23/2025 - Randolph Carnegie - $100.00
Day 12 - 12/24/2025 - Lasalle Crosby - $1000.00
The Diamond Youth Foundation
presents their
8th Annual Derby Day Party Fundraiser
May 2, 2026
For more information Click Here!
Happy Birthday Founder Marcus P. Blakemore
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Maywood - Wheaton Alumni Chapter
Network Mondays
This Givinging Tuesday Dec. 2, 2025 Support the dIamond Youth Foundation
MWAC starts new Guide Right Mentoring Program at
Oswego East High School
We are proud to announce that our award-winning Guide Right Mentorship Program has officially launched at Oswego East High School!
Go Wolves!
Special thanks to Dr. Yolanda Stovall - OEHS Assistant Principal, Commissioner on the City of Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board, Founding Member of NCBW 100 Aurora IL Metropolitan Chapter, and proud soror of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. - for inviting the Kappas to bring this life-changing program to OEHS At Oswego East, Guide Right provides a structured space for students to connect with mentors and build skills that prepare them for success beyond high school. Students voluntarily participate to receive: ✨ Mentorship and guidance ✨ Exposure to college & career opportunities ✨ Guest speakers and field trips ✨ Weekly support for preparing for the future 🙌 Nearly 60 students voluntarily participated the first week! Under the leadership of Guide Right Mentor, Fred Chavis, students will meet every Thursday during all lunch periods. 📣 All OEHS parents and students: male and female, across all grade levels are welcome to be part of this empowering program!
Congratulations
Maywood-Wheaton Alumni on your wins
at the104th North Central Province Meeting !!!
Brother Eugene Whitaker re-elected as the Province Senior Vice-Polemarch
MWAC supports Room to Read
When: Friday, January 30, 2025
Location: Lincoln Elementary School
Address: 3421 Jackson St.,
Bellwood, IL. 60104
Time : 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Grades: Kindergarten - 5th Grade
The Brothers of MWAC are conducting a Room To Read at an elementary school in our community.
Principal, Mr. Javon Cotton of Lincoln Elementary School has agreed to partner with Maywood-Wheaton (IL) Alumni Chapter by inviting us to facilitate our "Room to Read" event at their school for students in the K thru 5th grades.