Larry D. Meredith, Esq.

Brother Larry D. Meredith, Esq., now with 51 years in the Bond as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi®, who, during his junior year in college at Howard University was initiated into The Xi Chapter on April 19, 1969 as a member of the “Mean 17”. Being a “Man of Achievement”, after his graduation in 1970, he furthered his education and graduated from Howard University’s School of Law in 1973. Being a “Man of Patriotism”, Brother Meredith also served in the Army Reserves where he retired with the rank of captain.

Always being a diligent worker for Kappa, Brother Meredith, and a dedicated group of 9 other like-minded Nupes, embarked upon the arduous ten- year journey to charter The Erie (PA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi®. Through his dedication to the cause and proven leadership during the chartering process, the Brothers of the Erie Alumni Chapter elected Brother Meredith as its first Polemarch. Under his direction, for five consecutive terms, the chapter instituted their Annual Red and White Ball which raised scholarship funds for local students. He also played a critical role in chartering of The Nu Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi® on the campus of Edinboro University with its designation as a city-wide chapter that allowed qualified young men from the neighboring Allegheny, Gannon, Penn State Behrend and Thiel Universities and Colleges to seek admission into “The Greatest Fraternity Known to GOD and Man”. The Erie Alumni Chapter, being prominent in the communities that they serviced, was instrumental in bringing the first African American Congresswoman, Ms. Shirley Chisholm to the City of Erie for a speaking engagement at Gannon University in 1986, where she was escorted into the building to speak by the Scrollers of the “Everlasting” line.

During his time as the Director of Inter-Cultural Relations at Edinboro University from 1985 – 1992, Brother Meredith served the African American student body well in his advisory roles with The Nu Zeta Chapter and Minority Students United organizations on Edinboro’s campus. He was also instrumental in getting students elected to student representative positions on Edinboro University’s Board of Governors. He was so beloved by the student body at Edinboro, that the students honored him with the “Father Away From Home Award” for his always attentive, caring, and supportive assistance given in a “fatherly advice” type of format. In civic aff airs, Brother Meredith in his capacity as a lawyer, became the fi rst African American to be elected to the Erie City Council. He also served as President of the Erie Airport Authority and in his other fraternal organization, the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World, he served as Grand Legal Advisor to the charitable organization. Throughout his illustrious professional and Kappa career, Brother Meredith received accolades and awards from the following organizations: NAACP (Foot Soldiers in the Sand Award), Greater Erie Community Action Committee (Community Service Award), JFK Community Center (Community Service Award), and the Governor’s Black Achievement Award. With such a rich and satisfying career, Brother Meredith lists his GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT as being a “family man” that enjoys spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Brother Meredith a life member and charter member of the Erie Alumni Chapter has been presented with his official 50th Year Membership Blazer. He was a Polemarch with the chapter as well as the advisor for the NZ chapter for many years.

Brother Meredith was also instrumental with the planning of the chapter’s Red and White balls. He has had an illustrious legal career serving the Erie community for many years. Brother Meredith has served in other capacities, such as a member on the local city council. Brother Meredith still practices and enjoys spending time with his family.

The Good Brother was honored with his 50 Year Membership Blazer during the ECP Founders’ Day Closed Banquet in Cleveland, Ohio Friday January 20, 2023.

Written By Brothers Daryhl Page and Gregory Thomas with information by Brother Larry D. Meredith, Esq.