Originally published by CDC Let’s Stop HIV Together Established in 1975, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood that works to foster the development of strong leaders, empower women, focus on political and cultural awareness, and encourage community activism. The sorority began sharing Together testing, treatment, prevention, and stigma reduction information with its communities in early 2021. The sorority creates original content to … Read More
Lambda Theta Alpha Joins FWD.us for I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 8, 2021 – Lambda Theta Alpha joined FWD.us and other organizations nationwide for the 6th annual I Stand With Immigrants Day of Action on October 28, 2021. Our participation marks a historic fight to get Congress to pass legislation that includes a pathway to citizenship for millions of undocumented people. Lambda Theta Alpha carried out its commitment … Read More
Hispanic Heritage Month 2021: A tribute to our roots. Celebrando nuestra cultura.
By: Noel Reynolds & Destiny Lazalde, National Public Relations Committee Members Many of our members resonate with different heritages. During Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, we wanted to focus on the different cultures and identities that bring us together and educate the community through this year’s theme, “A tribute to our roots. Celebrando nuestra cultura.” A quote with so few words … Read More
Lambda Theta Alpha Participates in National Voter Registration Day 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 6, 2021 – Lambda Theta Alpha joined thousands of organizations nationwide in the mass celebration of National Voter Registration Day on September 28, 2021, in an effort to register voters ahead of critical state and local elections in 2021 and midterm elections in 2022. Every election season, thousands of Americans forfeit their right to vote due to … Read More
Lambda Theta Alpha Participates in its 7th annual St. Jude Walk/Run
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 30, 2021 – In 2010, Lambda Theta Alpha officially became a collegiate partner of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The sorority is the first and only Latino Greek organization to commit to the hospital’s efforts to bring awareness to childhood cancer, life-threatening diseases, and St. Jude within the Latino community and to fundraise for the hospital through … Read More
Lambda Theta Alpha Hosts Its First-Ever Virtual National Convention
June 30, 2021 – Members of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. gathered virtually on June 25-27 for our 2021 National Convention. While we could not gather in person during these unprecedented times, the National Events Committee was still able to organize amazing new additions to the national convention to ensure networking and bonding opportunities were still at the forefront … Read More
What Are Some of the Signs that One Might Need to See a Therapist?
By: Jackelin N. Santiago-Alerte, LCSW, CCS, SSW “What are some of the signs that one might need to see a therapist?” Statistics state that 1 in 5 adults suffer from some form of mental illness. Out of those who suffer less than half with moderate-to-severe impairment are currently in treatment/therapy, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration … Read More
Mental Health: Stigma and Self-Care
By: Vanessa Madrazo, Ph.D. I got involved with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in 2015 following a difficult divorce. This non-profit organization is comprised of individuals, family members, and friends who believe in eradicating the stigma surrounding mental illness. Stigma exists for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that there are no objective tests … Read More
Latina Sorority Returns to Capitol Hill for its 5th Annual Lambda Hill Days
For Immediate Release:Monday, May 10, 2021 Washington, D.C. – On May 3-7, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. hosted its fifth annual Lambda Hill Days. Due to the pandemic, this year’s event was hosted virtually with our members and their Congressional Leaders. This year, the 19-member cohort selected the topics they would focus on, which included immigration, public health and … Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Building Safe Online Spaces
By: Alessandra Alma, National Public Relations Committee Member Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. kicked off its annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) campaign this April. This year’s theme, “We Can Build Safe Online Spaces,” focused on preventing sexual assault and sexual harassment on digital platforms. As people connect with others virtually and more frequently, it’s important to be aware … Read More