History of the Detroit Alumni Chapter
The Detroit Chapter was the first to be organized
as an alumni chapter of the Alabama State University, during the latter part of
the 1940s. The need was great at this time, for those who
had been fortunate enough to attend or graduate from the University to band
together. This effort was to ensure that no young person desirous of developing
or expanding his/her scholastic skills would be turned away due to lack of
funds.
During and immediately after World War II many
Blacks migrated to the north from the south in search of better economic
opportunities. Many who migrated were teachers from the historic Alabama State
University.
By
word of mouth, a few determined and courageous Alabama State University
graduates spread the news rapidly that an alumni chapter was to be started in
Detroit. After the birth of the Detroit Chapter, surrounding states and states
all over the country began forming alumni chapters. Today, we are indeed proud
of the accomplishments being made by all the chapters. These chapters makes up
our illustrious National Alumni Association of the Alabama State University.
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