The speaker, Samuel F. Yet, emphasizes the fraternity's role in providing education and opportunities, contrasting past struggles with contemporary issues like education policy and systemic racism.
The Tenth Annual Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society Convention, held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1948, featured a four-day schedule from Tuesday to Friday. The journal guided guests, executive council, and members through events like recreational festivities, national reports, early registrations, the opening session, and business meetings.
A symbol of Florida A&M, straight down from the Eternal Flame, is the fountain installation before the steps of Coleman Library. In 1949, the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was the reason for that gift; these correspondences detail the process behind that.
This two-page spread in the 1979 Florida A&M Rattler Yearbook features members from the chapters of FAMU’s Divine Nine fraternerities and sororities. In their organization’s t-shirts and jeans, these Greeks stand on the steps of Coleman Library.
In this speech delivered by James D. Brown, Jr. to the Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Brown praises Florida A&M University President William H. Gray, Jr. He discusses the trailblazing path Gray has been on, from securing substantial funds for his HBCU to providing it the buildings, care, and equipment it needed.
Memorabilia from President Gore’s 1982 Alpha Kappa Mu fraternity includes letters of condolence and recognition of his achievements. The collection also features invitations to dinner parties and luncheons honoring both Dr. Gore and his wife, Mrs. Pearl Gore, to celebrate their lasting contributions to the university and community.
Focusing on the Sterling Student Life Center, the artist captures the lively activities of students and reflects the importance of Black fraternities and sororities in HBCU student life. Realism is paired with the surreal imagery of fantastic figures dancing around the music blasting from a boombox.
