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| Alpha Lambda Zeta | |
|---|---|
| ΑΛΖ | |
 | |
| Founded | January 9, 2006 Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia |
| Type | Service |
| Emphasis | Leadership, fraternal sisterhood, political action and community service |
| Scope | National |
| Vision statement | Leaders promoting change through service |
| Motto | "Regal Women of Strength, Style and Versatility" |
| Colors | ████
Wine,
████ Black, ████ Pearl |
| Jewel | Opal |
| Publication | Alpha Almanac |
| Philanthropy | Alpha Outreach Foundation (501c3), Lambda Action Network, V.O.I.C.E, Youth Empowerment |
| Members | Non- collegiate |
| Plant | Spruce |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, GA USA |
| Website | http://www.alphalambdazeta.com |
Alpha Lambda Zeta (ΑΛΖ) Fraternity, Inc., an LGBT Greek-Lettered Organization, is a national non-collegiate service fraternity for masculine-identified lesbians who seek to promote positive images of the LGBT community through service to the community and political activism. The organization was founded to provide mentorship, personal growth, and leadership. Membership in Alpha Lambda Zeta is not exclusive to women of a particular race or age. The fraternity was founded in 2006 in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. [1] [2]
History
Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity was founded on January 9, 2006 in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. [3]
The fraternity operates nationally and has members in more than 10 US states such as Nevada, California, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Ohio, Virginia, and Arizona.
Symbols
Colors
Official plant and mascot
Spruce and Rearing Black Stallion
See also
References
- ^ Ladd, R. (June 21, 2008). "Lesbians Are Embraced in a Fraternity Like No Other". PR.com
- ^ "Youth Pride Services - Introducing Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity, Inc". Youth Pride Services. Archived from the original on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
- ^ Ladd, R. (June 21, 2008). "Lesbians Are Embraced in a Fraternity Like No Other". PR.com
- ^ "Pledge into a Change - Lesbian Sororities Spreading Across the Nation". Mary J. Canbus - Yahoo Contributor Network. Archived from the original on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2014-03-26.