In recognition of Black History Month, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. continues to recognize a few of its member’s “Achievements in Every Field of Human Endeavor”. Known for his animated showmanship style of baseball umpiring, Emmett Littleton Ashford was the first African-American Major League Baseball (MLB) umpire. Ashford spent years trolling in the minor leagues awaiting his opportunity to umpire an MLB game. He persevered pursuing his dream of reaching the major leagues despite being continually passed over. Read More
