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Alpha Pi Delta Sorority, Inc (ΑΠΔ) is an American service sorority for African American lesbians.[1] It was established in Dallas, Texas in 2010.
| Alpha Pi Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΑΠΔ | |
 | |
| Founded | June 28, 2010 Dallas, Texas |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | Independent |
| Status | Active |
| Emphasis | Lesbian |
| Scope | National (US) |
| Pillars | Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, Service, and Sisterhood |
| Colors | Royal Purple, Turquoise and Onyx |
| Flower | Purple Calla lily |
| Jewel | Amethyst |
| Mascot | Angel of Peace |
| Philanthropy | C.A.L.L.A Lily Academy |
| Nickname | Sweet Alpha Pi |
| Headquarters | 4336 Pago Pago Lane #5202 Fort Worth, Texas 76155 United States |
| Website | alphapideltasorority.com |
History
editAlpha Pi Delta was founded in Dallas, Texas on June 28, 2010, by several college women who were lesbians of color.[2][3] Its founders are called the "Founding Crystals" and include Antoinette McIntosh and Christian Jones.[4][1] Jones (now Roberson) became its first International Grand 1st Anti-Basileus.[5]
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".[6]
The sorority received its IRS nonprofit tax ruling in 2014.[1] Alpha Pi Delta's main address is 4336 Pago Pago Lane #5202 in Fort Worth, Texas.[1]
Symbols
editAlpha Pi Delta's values or pillars are Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, Service, and Sisterhood.[7] The sorority's colors are royal purple, impecable turquoise, and onyx.[8] Its flower is the purple Calla lily.[8] Its jewel is the amethyst.[8] The sorority's mascot is the Angel of Peace.[8] Its nickname is Sweet Alpha Pi.[8]
Membership
editMembership is open to feminine lesbian women with a high school diploma and at least 21 years old.[9]
Philanthropy
editAlpha Pi Delta's main program is the C.A.L.L.A Lily Academy which empowers girls ages six to sixteen.[1] C.A.L.L.A. stands for Cultured, Astute, Loving, Leading, and Academic Ladies.[10] The program teaches etiquette, life skills, and self-esteem.[10] The sorority also supports health awareness and homelessness, especially within the LGBTQ community.[10]
In 2013, the sorority formed a foundation, the Alpha Pi Delta, Sincerely, a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Alpha Pi Delta Sorority, Inc. - GuideStar Profile". www.guidestar.org. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "LGBTQ/SGL Fraternities and Sororities". BlackOrgs. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Alpha Pi Delta, Sorority Incorporated". Archived from the original on 20 August 2007.
- ^ "Our Lineage". APD Website. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Officers". Alpha Pi Delta Sorority, Inc. Archived from the original on May 5, 2014. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "About APD". APD Website. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ "Home". APD Website. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ a b c d e "About Us". Alpha Pi Delta Sorority, Inc. Archived from the original on 2014-05-05. Retrieved 2024-10-24 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ "Recruitment". APD Website. Retrieved 2024-10-24.
- ^ a b c d "Philanthrophy". APD Website. Retrieved 2024-10-24.