T he Jacksonville (FL) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. commemorated its centennial chartering on February 27, 2025, at its Centennial History Unveiling Reception in Jacksonville, FL, at the Ritz Theatre & Museum in historic LaVilla, commonly referred to as the “Harlem of the South” in the 1920’s during the time of the chapter’s chartering. Local elected officials, community leaders, family members, Divine Nine Organizations, and supporters assembled to witness the past century of achievements and contributions of the chapter and its members to the city of Jacksonville and the community. L ed by Polemarch Frank C. Emanuel and Chairman Dennis Gamble, the nostalgic evening consisted of a Chapter Polemarchs Walking Tour, Centennial Timeline Showcase Walking Tour, Senior Kappa video presentation, Centennial History video presentation, and a live performance of an Art of the Kappa Cane step routine presentation. Southern Province Polemarch Jason M. Jones, Esq. was a special guest to witness this monumental occasion. This celebration was part of a yearlong celebration of activities with the theme “Celebrating 100 Years…Led By FAITH, Inspired By COMMUNITY, Grounded In ACHIEVEMENT”.
91st Elder Watson Diggs Awardee and 7th Southern Province Polemarch Dr. Frank S. Emanuel, Silhouette Hattie Emanuel, and Jacksonville Alumni Chapter Polemarch Frank C. Emanuel
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Southern Province Polemarch Jason M. Jones, Esq.
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