IOTA PHI LAMBDA SORORITY, INC.
Alpha Xi Chapter
Knoxville, Tennessee
- Welcome -
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is a national business and professional sorority established in 1929 by Mrs. Lola Mercedes Parker in Chicago, Illinois. She called together six friends to help her form an organization that would offset the effects of the Great Depression on countless black females who were recently thrust in the job market in white collar positions. She envisioned meeting the needs of black females who were doubly penalized by their race and gender. Thus, Alpha Chapter was formed in Chicago. The sorority has grown to have more than 3000 members, and is an international organization with over 100 chapters in 85 cities and the US Virgin Islands. Although business remains our primary focus, females of all professions are welcome to join our ranks.
Iota Women of Vision Committed to Action and Global Connection
in the Twenty-First Century
(National Theme 2007-2011)
The purpose of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is to
- Unite in sisterhood qualified business and profession women.
- Promote increased interest in business education among high school and college women through planned programs and scholarships.
- Encourage the development of personalities for all areas of leadership through the provision of educational opportunities.
- Establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults.
Please direct your questions or comments to:
P. O. Box 6565
Knoxville, Tennessee 37914
or e-mail info@iotaalphaxi.org
For more information visit the National website, the Southern Region website or the Epsilon Pi Chapter.