These changes underscored the need for blacks to learn new skills. The founding of the sorority was important for African American women as after World War I there was the " Great Migration" of blacks from the South to the Northern cities, seeking greater opportunities and a more tolerant society. The sorority was founded on Jin Chicago, Illinois by Lola Mercedes Parker. Iota Phi Lambda is not an National Pan Hellenic Council (NPHC) sorority and dual membership within Iota Phi Lambda Sorority and NPHC sororities is allowed. There are now more than 100 chapters with membership numbering more than 1300 in 85 cities and the US Virgin Islands. ( ΙΦΛ) is the first African American Greek-lettered business sorority established by African American business women. JSTOR ( April 2011) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. To paraphrase Ayn Rand:” The question isn’t who’s going to let us, it’s who’s going to stop us.This article needs additional citations for verification. I commit myself to furthering the dream of economic independence through empowering women for business. I believe you’ll be impressed by what this chapter has achieved so far and as confident as I am about its potential to accomplish great things in the future. I look forward to assisting you in the chapter’s implementation and execution of our many programs and projects. I invite you to explore what Epsilon Tau has to offer you through our website, newsletter, and social media platforms and discover what sets us apart from the other fine area chapters of Iota Phi Lambda. We are committed to forging relationships which will continue to accomplish our strategic goals and cement our position in Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., and our local Greater Southwest communities. We are big enough to have a community presence and make significant impact locally and globally, yet small enough that our members are able to develop a strong sense of sisterhood and lifelong connections with friends and mentors.Īs we grow, our chapter is quickly becoming a valuable resource to local organizations, area business owners and schools. Our success is fueled by the passion of each ET soror to make a difference in the world and the support and active engagement of our many donors, partners and supporters.Įpsilon Tau is a high-energy chapter of business and professional women who strive to foster sisterhood, promote personal and professional development and make an impact on our community through business related service and sorority sponsored programs. Epsilon Tau’s rise to prominence over its first three years of existence has been the result of many factors: the contributions of talented and dedicated leaders the energy, enthusiasm and inventiveness of our committee chairs the dedication and support of excellent sorors.
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