Lambda
Theta Phi Fraternidad Latina, Inc. was founded at Kean
College on December 1, 1975. The fraternity originated in
response to the needs of the Latino population at Kean. The
concept of the Fraternity was used to unify the different
Latino clubs and organizations in order to have a more effective
means of accomplishing goals and objectives. With this in
mind, the Fraternity's Founding Fathers continued their
struggle to establish the only Latino Fraternity at Kean
College. Since then, the fraternity has grown to encompass
over 50 chapters nationwide.
Lambda Theta Phi is a non-profit social/service fraternity, the first
Latino brotherhood in the United States to bring men of
various origins together in a fraternal organization. The
fraternity's primary goals include working with all Latino
peoples, striving towards unifying our community, enhancing
cultural awareness and a high standard of learning, all for
the enrichment of humanity. Lambda Theta Phi fosters
leadership, promotes scholarship, and engages in community
service.
The fraternity sets out to accomplish its goals through responsible
political and social action. Lambda Theta Phi has participated in numerous
voter registration drives, operated free citizenship registration assistance,
conducted Hispanic recruitment days (introducing thousands of high school
students to college), walked in anti-drug rallies, sponsored noted speakers
to college campuses, marched in Latin parades and programmed cultural and
educational events.
In recognition of its accomplishments, Lambda Theta Phi received commendations
from the American Red Cross for fund raisers benefiting victims of:
earthquakes in Italy and Mexico, mud slides in Puerto Rico, volcanic
eruptions in Colombia, hurricanes in Florida and the homeless in the United
States. The fraternity received commendations from the Division of Youth
and Family Services and various other community and state organizations.
Lambda Theta Phi also received a proclamation from the New Jersey State
Senate.
Membership is open to all college males, regardless of race, creed or culture.
The brotherhood includes men of many descents who work together to realize
the organization's common goals. Brothers of Lambda Theta Phi have become
lawyers, scientists, accountants, engineers, recording artists, community
activists, entrepreneurs, public servants, politicians and leaders in
various areas. Lambda Theta Phi brothers have held such positions as
President of the New Jersey Hispanic Bar Association, Executive Director of
ASPIRA Inc. of New Jersey, National Director of the Cuban Voters League and
New Jersey State Congressman.
Finally, Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latino
fraternity admitted into the National Interfraternity
Conference in 1992. In addition, Lambda Theta Phi became one
of the seven founders of the nationally recognized Latino
Greek Council. Also, in 1994, Lambda Theta Phi became
the first Latino fraternity with a published history with
the release of The History of Lambda Theta Phi Latin
Fraternity, Inc.
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