Alpha Lambda Zeta
Alpha Lambda Zeta (ΑΛΖ) Fraternity, Inc., a LGBT Greek-Lettered Organization, is a national non-collegiate service fraternity for pre-professional and professional 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]
| 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 |
History
Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity was founded on January 9, 2006 in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.[3] The fraternity was founded to provide a non-traditional Greek experience fostered by understanding, acceptance and support for aggressive women who are generally termed as studs, tomboys, aggs, and butch in the LGBT community. The fraternity seeks to eliminate barriers between the LGBTQ community and the broader community and to promote social change.
The fraternity operates nationally and has members in more than 10 US states such as Nevada, California, Georgia, Mississippi, Texas, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Ohio, Virginia, and Arizona.
Principles
Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity, Inc has five principles:
- Fraternal Sisterhood - bond with and respect each other.
- Community Volunteerism - make a positive impact.
- Political Activism - promote civil and equal rights.
- Erudition - lifetime learning and understanding the ever-changing world.
- Professionalism - promoting positive perceptions of aggressive women.
Philanthropy
Lambda Action Network (LAN)
Lambda Action Network (LAN) is the national community service initiative
Projects include:
- LGBT Youth Empowerment Workshops
- Random Acts of Kindness
- HIV Testing in major metropolitan areas
- Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
- Uplifting Atlanta
VOICE initiative
VOICE is the national political outreach initiative. Within VOICE the fraternity establishes projects in conjunction with many Pro-GLBT Rights organizations:
- Servicemembers Legal Defense Network (SLDN)[4]
- Human Rights Campaign
- Freedom to Marry initiative
- Voter Registration
See also
- List of LGBT fraternities and sororities
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
- "Fraternity Generates Support for Repeal at Atlanta Black Pride". Servicemembers Legal Defense Network. Archived from the original on 2014-03-27. Retrieved 2014-03-26.
- "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.