Alpha Lambda Alumnae Chapter
The First Latina Sorority in The Nation
In 1975 our Sisterhood was formed
At Kean University in Union, NJ
By our 17 Founding Mothers
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LTA was established as an academic sorority,
To serve as a strong support group for
Latina women in higher education
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Although our Roots are Latin,
we are a Non-Exclusionary Sorority
Open to ALL Ethnicities and Backgrounds
Latin by Tradition, Not by Definition
Fun Facts
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Colors: Burgundy & Grey
Principles: Unity, Love and Respect
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160+ Undergraduate & Alumnae Chapters
Sisters represent over 109 different cultures
Members have Hand Signs & Traditional Call
LTA does not Step, but we do Salute & Stroll
Sisters Carmen Figueroa (Gamma Founding Line), Anabel Torres (Alpha Line 2), and Yvonne Miranda (Alpha Line 1) posing together in 1981
Our sisters from Gamma Chapter in the 1980s
Our 17 Founding Mothers
Universal women. Redefining sisterhood.
Purpose
The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love and respect. To foster strong leaders via personal and professional development.
Together we are committed to working towards the advancements of marginalized communities, through activism, volunteering, fundraising, raising social and political awareness, as well as hosting charitable and educational programs.
