Alpha Lambda Zeta

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Alpha Lambda Zeta
ΑΛΖ
Alpha Lambda Zeta crest
FoundedJanuary 9, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-01-09)
Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia
TypeService
EmphasisMasculine-identified lesbians
ScopeNational
Vision statementLeaders promoting change through service
Motto"Regal Women of Strength, Style and Versatility"
Colors  Wine,   Black,   Pearl
JewelOpal
MascotRearing black stallion
PublicationAlpha Almanac
PhilanthropyAlpha Outreach Foundation, Lambda Action Network, V.O.I.C.E, and youth empowerment
Chapters23 ?
TreeSpruce
HeadquartersP.O. Box 162274
Atlanta, Georgia 30321-0274
United States
WebsiteOfficial website

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 fraternity was founded in 2006 in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.

History[edit]

Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity was founded on January 9, 2006 in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.[1] It 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 operates nationally and has members in more than ten states, including Nevada, California, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Texas, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Ohio, Virginia, and Arizona.

Symbols[edit]

The fraternity's colors are wine, black and pearl.[2] Its jewel is the opal. Its plant is the Spruce and its mascot is the rearing black stallion.[2] Its motto is "Regal Women of Strength, Style and Versatility".[3] Its publication is the Alpha Almanac.

Philanthropy[edit]

The fraternity's philanthropies include the Alpha Outreach Foundation, Lambda Action Network, V.O.I.C.E., and youth empowerment.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Youth Pride Services - Introducing Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity, Inc". Youth Pride Services. Archived from the original on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
  2. ^ a b "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.
  3. ^ Alpha Lambda Zeta home page

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