Morgan State University student claims fraternity allegedly rejected him because he’s gay

A Morgan State University senior says the school’s chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi rejected him because he is gay, according to reporting from The Baltimore Sun.

Morgan State Student Alleges Gay Discrimination After Fraternity Interview

Brian Stewart, 20, says he dreamed of joining a fraternity and believed his academic record would strengthen his chances.

Stewart said he served as a White House intern and expected that experience to matter. Instead, the chapter rejected him the day after his interview.

Social‑Media Messages Raise Concerns

Stewart believes the rejection stemmed from his sexual orientation. He pointed to social media messages containing an anti‑gay slur that someone sent him and claimed were exchanged between fraternity members.

“I couldn’t even be angry because I was so hurt,” Stewart said.

Key points he raised include:

• He received messages that allegedly showed fraternity members using a slur.
• He said the timing of the rejection made him question the fairness of the process.
• He felt his academic and professional achievements were dismissed.

Members of the chapter and the national organization did not respond to requests for comment.

Morgan State University Opens Investigation

A university spokesperson confirmed to the outlet that Morgan State launched an investigation into Stewart’s allegations. The spokesperson emphasized the school’s stance on discrimination.

“The university doesn’t tolerate or accept any kind of discrimination,” spokesperson Carter said. “It’s something that the university takes very very seriously.”

A Mentor’s Influence and a Lost Dream

Stewart, a business major from Annapolis, said he wanted to join Kappa Alpha Psi because his childhood pastor and mentor belonged to the fraternity. He said he grew up poor and that his mentor shaped his values.

“What he offered to me, I wanted the ability to offer that to someone else,” Stewart said.

Complaint Filed to Raise Awareness

Stewart said he no longer plans to pledge the fraternity. He filed a complaint because he wanted to highlight what he views as discrimination.

“I didn’t know I was going to have no control. That my interview meant nothing. My achievements meant nothing, because they had already made up their minds,” he said.