JOURNAL NOTES
A Brotherhood Advancing Together
I n this moment of renewed purpose across Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., the stories emerging from our chapters, our young leaders, and our Foundation reveal a Brotherhood not merely honoring its past but actively constructing a future worthy of our Founders’ design. The 35th Administration’s focus on developing principled, prepared, and globally minded leaders is made visible through the excellence documented through- out this Journal. We are heirs to a legacy built on courage and conviction. The world our Founders faced in 1911 was not designed to see them succeed—yet they chose to stand firm in the face of exclusion. They transformed resistance into resilience and created a bond that has endured for over a century. Today, that same spirit must define us. Each undergraduate chapter, each province meeting, and each initiative we launch represents more than pro- gramming—it represents proof that we are still writing the next chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi®. We see this clearly in the deliberate rise of our undergraduate leadership. Junior Grand Vice Polemarch Victor “VJ” Mattison Jr.’s journey—rooted in Kappa League discipline, global expo- sure, and a systems-minded approach
“WE ARE HEIRS TO A LEGACY BUILT ON COURAGE AND CONVICTION. THE WORLD OUR FOUNDERS FACED IN 1911 WAS NOT DESIGNED TO SEE THEM SUCCEED ...”
to service—reflects the Administra- tion’s insistence that representation must be matched with preparation and stewardship. His leadership sits alongside the achievements of chap- ters that continue setting national standards for engagement and impact. Delta Chapter’s 110-year celebration at Wilberforce reminds us of the power, presence, and prestige that comes from a century of unbroken commitment to achievement and service. The newly appointed Director of Undergraduate and University Affairs, Daniel I. Nixon, exemplifies how discipline, innovation, and servant leadership can elevate the undergraduate experience for broth- ers nationwide. Simultaneously, the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation continues its renaissance, transforming donor confidence into measurable impact— funding scholars, supporting youth, and launching a new era of national
engagement through its Celebration of Achievement Gala. Together, these stories reaffirm the truth 73rd Laurel Wreath Laureate Rodney C. Adkins challenges us to remember that dreams, curiosity, and disciplined leadership are the engines that redefine our limits and strengthen our future. What we are witnessing across the Bond is not coincidence. It is alignment—vision meeting prepara- tion, legacy meeting leadership, and achievement meeting opportunity. A Brotherhood advancing forward, together.
Yours in the Bond,
Cleveland Ferguson III, Esq. Editor, The Kappa Alpha Psi Journal
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