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Alpha Pi Delta Sorority, Inc (ΑΠΔ) is an American service sorority for African American lesbians. It was established in Dallas, Texas in 2010.
History
Alpha Pi Delta was founded in Dallas, Texas on June 28, 2010, by several college women who were lesbians of color. Its founders are called the "Founding Crystals" and include Antoinette McIntosh and Christian Jones. Jones (now Roberson) became its first International Grand 1st Anti-Basileus.
The purpose of the sorority was "to organize a lesbian sorority to promote the cause of services and education by encouraging the highest standards through cultural and educational programs, promoting community service within our communities; fostering the sorority's network, growth, and sisterly love".
The sorority received its IRS nonprofit tax ruling in 2014. Alpha Pi Delta's main address is 4336 Pago Pago Lane #5202 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Symbols
Alpha Pi Delta's values or pillars are Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, Service, and Sisterhood. The sorority's colors are royal purple, impecable turquoise, and onyx. Its flower is the purple Calla lily. Its jewel is the amethyst. The sorority's mascot is the Angel of Peace. Its nickname is Sweet Alpha Pi.
Membership
Membership is open to feminine lesbian women with a high school diploma and at least 21 years old.
Philanthropy
Alpha Pi Delta's main program is the C.A.L.L.A Lily Academy which empowers girls ages six to sixteen. C.A.L.L.A. stands for Cultured, Astute, Loving, Leading, and Academic Ladies. The program teaches etiquette, life skills, and self-esteem. The sorority also supports health awareness and homelessness, especially within the LGBTQ community.
In 2013, the sorority formed a foundation, the Alpha Pi Delta, Sincerely, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.
See also
Cultural interest fraternities and soroities
List of LGBT and LGBT-friendly fraternities and sororities
Service fraternities and sororities
References
External Website
Official website
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