Our History
Lola Mercedes Parker had a dream. On June 1, 1929, that dream became Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., the first African-American sorority for business and professional women. Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. strives to create space for Black women to prosper in the business and professional landscape.
1929
Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. was founded in Chicago, Illinois
1931
Gamma chapter was chartered in Washington, D.C.
2018
Delta Phi chapter was chartered at Howard University
Our Projects and Programs
Learn more about our national projects and programs that we use to nurture our community and further the dream of economic independence for women like us.