Background
Irvin was born in Spencer, Indiana, on August 13, 1893.
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Edward Irvin
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He graduated from Kokomo High School in 1910.
Career
Founding of Kappa Alpha Psi
After graduating high school, Irvin enrolled at Indiana University. He joined Elder Watson Diggs and other African American men in forming the fraternity of Kappa Alpha Psi, officially founded January 5, 1911. Later life
Irvin left Indiana University in 1911 and pursued a career in journalism.
He served on the staff of the Indianapolis Freeman, the first black illustrated newspaper. and in March 1922, established his own newspaper called The Shining Star in Anderson, Indiana.
Irvin was successful at expanding the paper from initially being a leaflet to an eight-page paper. This success garnered the attention of management at the Gary Sun, who offered Irvin the job of editors
Irvin accepted the offer, but later left to become sports editor for the Chicago Daily Bulletin. Irvin was a veteran of World War I, and served on the Selective Service Board during World World War II and the Korean War.
He was buried in Burr Oak Cemetery on November 12, 1982.
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Membership
Irvin later became a member of the fraternity"s first alumni chapter, the Chicago Alumni Chapter, established on April 6, 1919.
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United States