The Omicron Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. proudly reflects on a year filled with
meaningful events, achievements, and service. The year began with the annual Black Love Day, co-hosted with the Lambda Chapter (Temple University,bringing together Black students from New York City colleges to discuss the importance of black love–while assembling Valentine themed candy bags for children in Harlem. The Spring 2024 semester also marked the chapter’s new member presentation, welcoming new initiates Garrett Williams, Courtney Burress IV, Lucas Bullock, and Keanen Andrews. These new brothers led a successful Kappa Week, featuring events like “Kappa Love Day” in honor of Black Women’s History Month, voter registration drives, mentorship programs for young men, collegiate men’s talk, and a post-midterms paint-and-sip session.
Individual achievements further highlighted the chapter’s success. Brother Andrews was named Northeastern Province Lieutenant Strategus and Brother Williams graduated from Fordham University with a B.S. in Business Administration. During the summer, members secured prestigious internships, including Brother Courtney Brown Jr. with Sixth Street Partners and Brother Courtney Burress IV in cancer research at Northwestern University.
In the fall, the chapter continued its dedication to service by supporting students on their first day of classes, volunteering with P.O.T.S Bronx to clean the community and serve meals, and participating in the American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk. The brothers also donated care packages to chemotherapy patients at Columbia Irving Medical Center and hosted a college readiness tour for Chicago students from Kenwood Academy.
The chapter further strengthened partnerships with sororities, collaborating with the Rho Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta on a campus discussion about the 2024 Presidential Election, with the Lambda Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha to create care packages for new mothers, and with the Epsilon Tau Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta on a holiday toy drive for Bronx children. The year concluded with the chapter’s annual toy drive alongside the New York Alumni Chapter and the graduation of Bro. Courtney Brown Jr. from Columbia University with a B.A. in Psychology. Through these activities, the Omicron Chapter demonstrated its commitment to service, leadership, and community impact, setting a strong foundation for continued success in the years ahead.
