Alpha Lambda Zeta

Alpha Lambda Zeta (ΑΛΖ) Fraternity, Inc., an LGBTQ Greek-Lettered Organization, is a national non-collegiate service fraternity for masculine-identified lesbians who seek to promote positive images of the LGBTQ community through service to the community and political activism. The fraternity was founded in 2006 in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia.

Alpha Lambda Zeta
ΑΛΖ
Founded	January 9, 2006; 19 years ago (2006-01-09) Houston, Texas Atlanta, Georgia
Type	Service
Affiliation	Independent
Status	Active
Emphasis	Masculine-identified lesbians
Scope	National
Motto	"Regal Women of Strength, Style and Versatility"
Colors	Wine,   Black, and   Pearl
Tree	Spruce
Jewel	Opal
Mascot	Rearing black stallion
Publication	Alpha Almanac
Philanthropy	Alpha Outreach Foundation, Lambda Action Network, V.O.I.C.E, and youth empowerment
Chapters	23 ?
Headquarters	P.O. Box 162274 Atlanta, Georgia 30321-0274 United States
Website	www.alphalambdazeta.com

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.

See also

• List of LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly fraternities and sororities