In 1975 Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated (LTA) was founded and the goal to revolutionize the image of Latina woman was born. It started at Kean University where seventeen lovely women joined together with the desire to create a Latina Sorority. A sorority that would allow minorities to have a voice and pave a way for the success of future generations. Lambda Theta Alpha would have a great impact on social, political and community values. Forty two years later, LTA is governed by the principles of unity, love and respect and promotes the development of the universal woman through social activism and community involvement.
The concerns of Lambda Theta Alpha were the lack of unity, love and respect in our community. They created a sisterhood where women could feel a sense of belonging and have a support system our community did not provide. The goal was to present an empowering and uplifting atmosphere that promoted confidence, professionalism, academic excellence, success and compassion. This fostered the creation of a new universal woman. Lambda Theta Alpha steered away from traditional Latina roles and created a new role for women to take on that pushed for a new ideal in society: women’s success and empowerment.
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In January of 2010, the sorority became the first Greek organization to commit its efforts to have a greater and united impact on a national philanthropic cause. They created a partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to unite people in order to bring awareness to childhood cancer. In 2015, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc. founded the Lambda Theta Alpha Foundation. A foundation whose purpose is to advance and enrich the minority community through funding for educational programming, scholarship, and humanitarian