Kappa Alpha Lambda

Infobox Fraternity
letters = ΚΑΛ
name = Kappa Alpha Lambda
motto =
"Through kindness and humility,
We strive to impact the world."cite web |url=http://www.kappaalphalambda.org/documents/KALfactsheet.pdf|title=KAL Sorority Fact Sheet|accessdate=2008-08-10]

crest =
founded = October 19, 2003
type = Social
emphasis = LGBT issues, Service
scope = National
symbol = Isis, Pharaoh's Crowns, Nefertiti, White Bunny
city = Atlanta
state = Georgia
country = USA
colors = Black █Pink█Pearl █
free_label = Principles
free =
"Femininity,
Scholarship, and"
"Philanthropy"

homepage = [http://www.kappaalphalambda.org/ KappaAlphaLambda.org]
birthplace = Clark Atlanta University
flower = Lotus, Cymbidium Orchid
symbol = Isis,
Pharaoh,
Neferititi,
Bunny

Kappa Alpha Lambda (KAΛ) is a Greek-lettered Sorority established for professional Lesbian women. Founded October 19th, 2003, in Atlanta, Georgia on the campus of Clark Atlanta University, the Sorority's mission is to "increase the positive visibility of Lesbian women in mainstream society."

The Sorority has formulated a 5-Facet Philanthropic Programming Platform,cite web |url=http://www.kappaalphalambda.org/natl.html |title=The 5 Facets, Kappa Alpha Lambda Programming|accessdate=2007-10-22] including Diversity Education and Civil Equality. It is the only LGBT Greek-letter organization to sign the Human Rights Campaign's Million For Marriage petition.cite web |url=http://www.kappaalphalambda.org/history.html |title= Sorority Accomplishments|accessdate=2007-09-17]

orority History

The Foundation of KAL

During her second year of attendance at Clark Atlanta University, K.E. Banks was on a path of self-discovery. Over the course of that year, she embraced her personal orientation as a lesbian woman, and sought to assist the LGBT community in fighting prejudice and intolerance.

Recognizing that such a goal could not be reached alone, Miss Banks researched a variety of organizations created for lesbian women. Though many focused on the philanthropic aspects of the community, few combined these aspirations with the idea of a lifelong Sisterly bond that inspired Members to continue their service to the organization and community throughout.

On the evening of October 19th, 2003, K.E. Banks drafted the basis of Kappa Alpha Lambda Sorority.

Since its establishment, Kappa has established its home chapter in Atlanta, GA, with colonies in New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, and Houston, TX.

Membership

Since its beginnings, the Sorority has held its membership as a private, invitation-only process. Prospective members contact the nearest local colony or chapter and express their interest in receiving an invitation. The local members then interact with the prospective member, learning her interests, personality, and commitment to the philanthropic programs of the Sorority.

If the prospective member is deemed a good candidate for Membership, she is approved by the members and given an invitation. After this, the membership education process begins.

Organization

Kappa Alpha Lambda is structured into nine provinces, each of which serves a specific geographic area.

References

External links

* [http://www.kappaalphalambda.org Kappa Alpha Lambda Sorority, Incorporated National Website]
* [http://www.kappaalphalambda.org/blog Kappa Alpha Lambda Sorority, Incorporated News]

ee also

List of LGBT fraternities and sororities