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Alpha Lambda Zeta

American LGBTQ sorority

Wine, Black, PearlJewelOpalMascotRearing black stallionPublicationAlpha AlmanacPhilanthropyAlpha Outreach Foundation, Lambda Action Network, V.O.I.C.E, and youth empowermentChapters23 ?TreeSpruceHeadquartersP.O. Box 162274
Atlanta, Georgia 30321-0274
United StatesWebsiteOfficial 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

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

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

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

References

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