what is a nupe kappa
â¢ Kappa is the shortened name of the fraternity that was formed by all black students in January 1911 on the campus of Indian University to work to create conditions of equality for Black Africans and Americans in American college campuses. â¢ Nupe is the name reserved for all pledged members of the fraternity. Kappa is the shortened name of the fraternity that was formed by all black students in January 1911 on the campus of Indian University to work to create conditions of equality for Black Africans and Americans in American college campuses. â¢ Nupe is the name reserved for all pledged members of the fraternity.