Before the end of her first term, Ellison was able to report completion of steps in this task as outlined by the transition committee chaired by Dorothy Harrison of Chicago. While living In Germany and serving as vice president of the Hahn Officers Wives Club, she developed and implemented programs for American-German orphans and American Girl Scouts. With her parents proudly at her side, she received a B.S. Her bipartisan anti-lynching bill passed the Senate in 2018. Sutherland found time during the years to maintain active involvement with her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta; with the Astra Parliamentary Law Unit and the Seattle Urban League. 1) Margaret Rosell Hawkins 2) Sarah Strickland Scott After the untimely death of Gilchrist in 1990, the Center was renamed The Scott-Gilchrist Quality of Life Center and Purnell became the Director. She was appointed national vice president in 1995. In 2007, Val Demings made history when she was appointed to serve as Orlandos first female Chief of Police. A committed Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha with over four decades of leadership and service, Dr. Glover has served in several capacities, including International Vice-President, International Treasurer, and Treasurer to the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF). With Lenora Rolla as its inspiration, Mrs. Lee helped establish the Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society dedicated to the preservation of the history of the Fort Worth Black populace. In addition, several members of the chapter served the organization at the area and national levels. Dr. Cole is married to James D. Staton, Jr. She is the mother of three sons and one stepson. Her interest in Black-operated businesses probably reflects the contributions made in this field by her famous family. Gwendolyn B. Lee 15. She has been recognized withBlackDctor.orgTop Blacks in Healthcare award (2019); Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Luminary Award (2019); WNET New York Public Media 2018 Woman of Vision Award;Washington Business JournalsWomen Who Mean Business award (2018);Black Enterprise MagazineMost Powerful Women in Business (2017); Actors Fund Medal of Honor (2017); International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics 2017 Presidential Award;Foreign PolicyGlobal Thinker (2017); Power 100 Washingtons Most Influential People,Washington Life Magazine(2015-2017); Non-Profit Influencer of the Year (2015); Non-Profit TimesPower and Influence Top 50 (2013-2019); Peace Corps Directors Award (2014) and Malcolm Baldrige Fellow (2013). In addition, Abina has executive produced with Viacom Networks the critically acclaimed documentarySheroes of Selmain which she shared the stories of her life growing up with women such as Amelia Boynton Robinson, Diane Nash, Jean Jackson, Annie Cooper, Annie Pearl Avery, Marie Foster, and many other unsung sheroes; additionally she executive producedWe RememberandLong Ride to Selma, which are docu-concerts that featured President Barack Obama, Congressman John Lewis, and other grassroots foot soldiers along with Grammy Award-winning artists Kirk Franklin, Ledisi, Bill Withers, Estelle, Bebe Winans, Dougie Fresh, and DJ D-Nice. The Florida lawmaker was considered the Conscience of the Senate based on her drive to improve life for low-income families and individuals. As a young girl, she accompanied her mother, who was pursuing a masters degree at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York and attended the Cascadilla College Preparatory School at Cornell. As an entrepreneur, Smith is also senior vice-president of The HR Group Inc., a management consulting firm she has co-owned with her husband, Stephen, for 30 years. In her eight-year tenure on the Council, she: In 2016, Congresswoman Pressley was named one of The New York Times 14 Young Democrats to Watch. As an educator, servant leader, small business managing partner, and philanthropist, Kornisha has spent the majority of her professional and personal life supporting and advocating for the youth in the community. As a foremost thought leader and policy architect, she has spearheaded legislative victories to legally establish the nations first Office on African American Affairs, and to introduce and pass the historic anti-hair discrimination CROWN Act. A proven and dedicated mentor, she has spearheaded the growth of Sigma Gamma Rho in the Southeastern Region since 2016, serving in several leadership roles, including international first vice-president, Southeastern Region director and as international editor-in-chief. In addition, to her music, she lists writing and contract bridge as her hobbies. (Minutes, 1984 Assembly pp. In this role she provided adult education training programs for an average of 69,000 Georgia citizens annually with a staff of over 1200 educators and support staff at 450 sites across the state. She also serves as community advisor to the Board of Directors of Arlington Hospital, and as secretary of the Womens Committee of the Washington performing Arts Society. The daughter of Dr. George G. and Minnie L. Strickland, she was also the sister and widow of physicians. Opal Lee was born October 7, 1926 in Marshall, Texas. And, she is a mother of four children and is married to Robert L. Harris, Esquire. She is the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected Vice President, as was the case with other offices she has held. D. from Nova Southeastern University in educational leadership as an accelerated student. Sutherland sees the vista of todays environment as bringing new challenges for the volunteer committed to improving the quality of life for all humanity. She is, however, determined not to be the last. 4,5) Thousands of Links share Gayes opinion. Before being elected as the organizations first national president from the Western Area in its 44 year history, she served as national vice president, area program coordinator, Western Area director, Western Area vice director, area chairman of National and International Trends and Services, and president of the Seattle (WA) Chapter. Ultimately, Adjoa is the go-to change agent to mobilize leaders and communities for thoughtful, collective social and political action. Wright has one daughter and one granddaughter. Edmonds served as Alternate-Delegate to the 1970 General Assembly of the United Nations. Edmonds attended the International Womens Year Conference in Mexico City in July 1975 as a representative from The Links, Incorporated. This project was developed as part of the continuing effort of The Links, and other organizations of concerned women, to respond to the need for prevention and treatment of delinquency among female juveniles. Top Executives in Diversity,Black EnterpriseMagazine Her best-selling book,Disrupt Aging: A Bold New Path to Living Your Best Life at Every Age, has become a signature rallying cry for revolutionizing societys views on aging by driving a new social consciousness and sparking innovative solutions for all generations. She is also an Aspen-Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership, Class of 2012. She currently serves as the National Chair and Seventh President of the National Council of Negro Women, an advocacy organization with more than 2 million members, working in the interest of womens rights and civil rights. It is one of the nations oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. She hosts a weekly Sunday morning call for parents nationwide to find solace and help. She is the founder of the Diversity & Innovation Caucus, the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus, co-chair of the Congressional Lupus Caucus, and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus of Bosnia. Mr. Sutherland attended every Links National Assembly and Western Area Conference since 1971 as well as many other Area Conferences. In 2014, she married Douglas Emhoff. Edmonds who drafted this original component and engaged the organization in its undertaking was the first individual so recognized, and in her honor, the award is named the Helen G. Edmonds International Trends and Services Award. Abina, a native of Historic Selma, AL, grew up at the feet of several civil and voting rights foot soldiers and giants, where she developed a passion for fighting against social injustice. Barbara Simpkins held many responsible positions. In May 2015, Congresswoman Wilson was appointed to the advisory council of President Barack Obamas My Brothers Keeper Alliance, a public acknowledgement of the life-changing results for boys and young men of color that she has achieved through the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project. In 1949, The Links became a national organization when 40 members, representing 14 clubs, convened the first national assembly in Philadelphia. One of the intellectual forces behind the early NAACP was pioneering sociologist W.E.B. A member of the Delta Kappa Gamma professional sorority for women in education and of Kappa Delta Pi scholastic honor society, Beamon served at various times as workshop consultant at Syracuse University, North Carolina College at Durham, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Like many in her district, Congresswoman Pressley has endured numerous hardships throughout her life, and it is because of those experiences that she remains a dedicated activist whos devoted to creating robust and informed policies that speak to the intersectionality of her districts lived experiences. Torchbearer Award, United Negro College Fund With local affiliates in 58 cities, National CARES has recruited, trained and deployed more than 150,000 mentors to schools and youth-support and mentoring organizations like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, as well as to its own culturally rooted, academic- and social-transformational initiatives. Some materials for the display were made available through the kindness of Alice Spraggins, former president of the Washington (DC) Chapter, and Susan Davis of President Maloneys Lynchburg (VA) Chapter. She was active in Jack and Jill and served a term as national president of that organization. Kelli is also Founder of The SonRise Project, a safe space for parents of children who struggle will mental wellness and addiction issues. She was active in Jack and Jill, the Mothers Study Club, the Sunday Niters, and the Dealers. She has provided subject matter expertise as an appointee to numerous national commissions, committees, boards, think tanks, and advisory councils for notable organizations, including NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated. She also has served as President, Vice-President, and Treasurer of Beta Delta Omega Chapter in Jackson, Mississippi, and as President and Vice-President of Alpha Psi Chapter as an undergraduate student. Having been surrounded by a large musical family and a host of talented friends early in life, Sutherland combines her music with her love for young people, and has used her talents to direct youth choirs in local churches. Ultimately, she was to become the first Black woman to be named employee relations officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as well as the first Black woman to serve as director of personnel for a federal agency. The 10th national president of The Links, Incorporated, Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland who described herself as a professional volunteer, was unanimously elected at the 1990 Assembly. She was subsequently designated as chair of the Civil Service Commission. Rather than yield to the pressure for an integrated prom, school officers canceled the affair. Mrs. Liberty joined the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in 1994 at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Myrtle C. Manigault Stratton was a native of Philadelphia although at the time of the organization she was living across the river in Camden, New Jersey, and she continued her residence in that locality. 1905. Purnells husband Clifton A. Purnell, long-time athletic director at Capitol Senior High School in Baton Rouge, proceeded her in death. Transformational Leader Bringing Vision, Sparking Innovation & Delivering Value. The Massachusetts 7th is the most diverse and most unequal district in the state, requiring a representative whose experiences are reflective of the people. Even now, she says, a familiar face will sometimes greet her in various cities and a young woman will remind Link Sutherland of how she, as a Leaderette, had profited from those experiences. During her term as national president, the chapter establishment program was structured and national Grants-in-Aid became an integral part of The Links operation. Dr. Lee has a 4o plus year record of active participation in The Links, Incorporated. In her role, she also serves as Chair & CEO of the KeyBank Foundation, guiding the companys strategic philanthropic investments, in education, neighborhood prosperity, workforce development and community service. It was during her term in the national office that the now-famous Links-NAACP life membership program was begun. These Wigs Install in Seconds. Since the early age of eight, this national president was at the nations podiums as a gifted child prodigy, speaking to large audiences in an oratorical, persuasive and motivational style. She brings to any task given her the traits which characterize her and account for her success. 1st National President and Co-Founder Philadelphia (PA) Chapter 1949-1953. Soon after graduating from Howard University, Frazier married. Gladys Gary Vaughn 14. Congresswoman Beatty is married to attorney Otto Beatty, Jr. and a proud grandmother of two toddlers who lovingly call her Grammy.. In 2014, Congresswoman Beattys efforts proved pivotal in securing nearly $4 million in federal funds to address Columbus infant mortality rate, which is one of the highest in the country. This effort was formally recognized by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and the Ambassador of the Netherlands. from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and has continued post-doctoral study at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois and the University of Washington in Seattle. The Links was founded in Philadelphia when two young black women, Margaret Hawkins and Sarah Scott, invited seven friends to join them in forming a new type of intercity club. As a member of her local chapter, Russell-McCloud was highly responsive to program endeavors for the benefit of the community which was being served. Dr. . Dr. Edmonds was the first Black woman to become Dean of a Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in the United States. Stratton served as the first national corresponding secretary and as president of the Philadelphia (PA) Chapter. Hospital in Dallas. Link Copeland is the 15th national president of The Links, Incorporated, and also a member of the Executive Leadership Council. She has expertise in minority health and behavioral health programs, policies, and related legislation; with subject matter expertise in minority health, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, cardiovascular disease, health disparities, health care reform, tribal issues, re-entry and criminal justice issues, international behavioral health, co-occurring mental health and trauma, and womens and adolescent services. Barbara Dixon Simpkins 13. She affiliated with the Washington Womens Forum, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and American Association of University Women. Having served as a local health commissioner as well as president and secretary of local and regional medical societies, she is a much sought after speaker for youth groups and non -profit organizations that mentor pre-med and medical students. If Not Now, When? recorded in the Congressional Record of the United States (H366l), May l4, 1980; awarded more than 300 keys to American cities; participant in the Friendship Force, a good will tour of Mexico during the Carter Administration; participant in the American-Jewish Committee sponsorship of ten American women of national acclaim on a human relations trip to Israel; featured in theBlack Enterprise Magazineas being one of the Top Five Business Motivators in America;ESSENCEMagazine,EBONYMagazine, andAtlanta Good Life. Leonard is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and joined the organization through the Delta Alpha Chapter at FSU. When she retired in 1984 as professor of education at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Purnells distinguished career included teaching positions at Avery Institute in Charleston, South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, and Morris College in Sumter, South Carolina. Who are the founders? Rep. Demings began her career in Jacksonville as a social worker, working to protect foster children. Developed a comprehensive, culturally competent, medically accurate, and age appropriate sexual education and health curriculum, which was successfully adopted as a permanent part of the Boston Public Schools wellness policy. She also enjoys playing her organ and working with her block club. Kornisha McGill Brown is a native of Thomaston, GA and currently resides with her family in Columbus, GA. She is a graduate of Spelman College where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She died on June 22,1987 and was funeralized in Lynchburg, Virginia, her Links home since 1950. The Fraziers have three children Ronald II, is a business major at Howard University and Robert Christophe and Rozalynn Suzanne attend schools in Miami. She was the organizer and the first president of the Prince George County (MD) Chapter in 1979; she was the Eastern Area secretary in 1987, and served as the Eastern Area director in 1991-1995. Take charge of your health is her motto. While her granddaughter, Lisa, was a student at this school, Scott served on the schools Executive Council. The National Speakers Association (NSA) selected McCloud as the cover story for the 2007 July-August issue. During this session, which celebrated the 25th year of the founding of the United Nations, she chaired the U.S. Delegation to the Assemblys Third Committee, Human Rights. The Constitution and Bylaws, and rituals were circulated in their revised formats, and a membership directorythe most comprehensive and detailed ever published by The Links, or any similar groupwas completed and distributed to each Links member. One aspect of her company focuses on teaching the tools that will result in effective communication, savvy navigation and appropriate advocacy. Gopalan, a breast cancer scientist and pioneer in her own right, received her doctorate the same year Vice President Harris was born. Working closely with internationally known opera director, Glynn Ross, and world-famous artists, she spearheaded the efforts of the Seattle Operas Community Involvement Committee to develop a series of programs, which were presented, in local schools and churches by operatic stars. Greene was the third president of the Philadelphia Chapter. She returned to South Africa as the national president to solidify the construction of the schools and sponsored the South African Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. Her acclaimed initiative, A World of Women for World Peace, has gained national and international recognition. As a resident of the Washington, D.C. area, Ellison was able to call upon her varied professional contacts for advice and assistance in planning the actual operation of the headquarters. She didnt go straight to college after graduation which was a grave disappointment to her mother, but did eventually get there after getting married, having four children and getting divorced. She was elected District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003. Beatty received her Bachelor of Arts from Central State University, her Master of Science from Wright State University, and completed all requirements but her dissertation for a doctorate at the University of Cincinnati. Her mother moved to Fort Worth when she was ten years old. In 1994, Dr. Lee was appointed as director of National Trends and Services and served in that capacity until 1998. Campbell is a career law enforcement professional with more than 25 years of experience with the United States Secret Service (USSS). They are the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren, six boys and two girls. In 1984, daughter Gaye in introducing her mother said: Throughout her career as educator, administrator, community activist, missionary supervisor and mother extraordinaire, Dr. Adams has always committed herself to doing and being her best. In addition, Beatty authored theJumpstart Housing Opportunities Utilizing Small Enterprises (HOUSE) Act, orJumpstart HOUSE Act, which would reauthorize the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) for eight years and require state business development agencies to set aside the lesser of $2.5 million or 10 percent of unobligated SSBCI funds for small businesses to purchase, rehabilitate, or operate affordable housing units. During that time, she also served as a member of the 1994 AT&T Malcolm Baldrige Award winning team in the area of human resources. Sutherland married Raymond Merriwether, a fellow student at Howard University, and interrupted her studies to become the mother of a baby girl, Chrystal. During her administration, Ellison also continued her support of national and community service programs by assuring that The Links, Incorporated was represented in major national service-related programs such as the NAACP, the National Urban League, Opportunities Industrialization, Inc., and the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Moreover, she coordinated the changes involved in continuing the shift from voluntary leadership to the current partnership of voluntary elected leaders supported by an expanded professional staff funded by the organization. In this position, she compiled and distributed a single publication listing the activities of ever chapter in each program facet. . The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. Following her retirement from the public schools, Beamon joined the faculty of the University of Cincinnati as an instructor in teacher training programs. It is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse districts in the nation and includes parts of northwest Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties. For many years she was a guidance counselor at the Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware. She is a member of 15th Street Presbyterian Church in Washington D.C. and is an Elder in the Church. Campbell is a member of the African American Federal Executives Association, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Association of Former Agents of the USSS, as well as a member of the Northern Virginia Chapter of Jack and Jill of America. A member of the Lynchburg (VA) Chapter from its beginnings, she worked untiringly with the chapter in its outstandingly creative and effective programsparticularly the programs for young people. Since 1971, President Sutherland has increasingly devoted her time and efforts to various leadership roles with The Links. In June 2014, she was promoted to be the Western Regional Medical Director for Corizon Health Incorporated, where she provides clinical and medical leadership to a team of physicians and other medical staff, while maintaining quality care and cost-effective accountability. Prior to joining Unilever, Esi spent more than 15 years as a leader in the dynamic global cosmetics industry. She attended St. Colemans Roman Catholic Church. As a professional historian, Edmonds never lets the group forget its obligation to its own heritage. International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Glenda Glover, Ph.D, JD, CPA, of Nashville, Tennessee is the International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women. In her service as the national membership chair, chapter establishment chair, she co-authored The Links signature program, Links to Success: Children Achieving Excellence. As area director, Barbara went with a delegation to South Africa to break ground for the Links/IFESH Schools built by The Links, Incorporated. Through her activism and non-profit Salute Selma, Inc., Abina has had the privilege to work and march with people like Congressman John Lewis, Past Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, George Bush, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris. With a near-perfect record of meeting chapter obligations, the Grants-in-Aid for the first biennium exceeded $132,000.00 and ultimately exceeded $1,000,000.00. She began her higher education in an early entrance program at Fisk University, and completed her undergraduate studies at Oberlin College. Wall also gave the young organization an even more tangible gift. In her professional life, she has been a teacher and/or an administrator at each level of schooling from pre-school Head Start through professional school. The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. She has been recognized with numerous awards including Ad Color Legend Award, BE Powerful Women in Business, Ebony Power 100, BET Butterfly Award, Cosmetics Executive Women Achievers Awards, Advertising Age Women to Watch, Women Wear Daily Marketer of the Year, and many more. While at HUD, Ellison pursued her ongoing interest in the academic development of young people. Dorothy Bell Wright is a native of Philadelphia. Professionally, Dr. Glover serves as President of Tennessee State University, her beloved alma mater, and is the institutions eighth and first woman president. She was active in the League of Women Voters, Jack and Jill, the Mainline Charity League, the Discarders, the Wayne Fellowship Guild and the Cho Club. and is a proud graduate of Howard University. In recognition of her services, Ellison was named Arlingtons Woman of the Year, 1986. The Arlington County Commissioners appointed Link Ellison to the Board of Directors of Arlington Community Television. That same year, Congresswoman Beatty introduced legislation that made the tax deduction for out-of-pocket expenses paid by elementary and secondary teachers for supplies and expenses permanent. Beamon was born in Paris, Kentucky, and grew up in that state. Esi is married with two children (15-year-old daughter, Anura, and 11-year-old son Benoit). She was the mother of two sons, Frederick, Jr., and Bruce Rosell Hawkins. She is the recipient of the 2005 National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) Alumni of the Year Award for Fayetteville State University where she received her undergraduate degree in psychology. Adjoa B. Asamoah is a seasoned executive, award-winning impact strategist, international influencer, and leading authority on racial equity, with expertise in organizational and leadership development, leveraging cultural intelligence and behavioral psychology to create meaningful systems change. The national president, Regina Frazier, conducted the service which was attended by organizing members, Atkinson, Stratton, Wright, members of the Executive Council, and other Links members from many sections of the country. Hudgins further recalled that during her administration Maloney had widened the scope of the organizations concerns to include the international scene by directing attention to the problems of the emerging African nations. She has brought fresh thinking to these businesses and championed high impact purpose driven efforts like Doves founding of the CROWN (Creating and Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) Coalition to help foster beauty inclusivity and to eradicate hair discrimination through support of the CROWN Act legislation. Dr. Newell-Harris has exemplified her exceptional talent to engage audiences in discourses about tough and complicated medical and health topics. Congresswoman Johnson is the first African-American and woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and is the Dean of the Texas Congressional delegation in addition to serving as Dean of the Texas, New Mexico and Arizona Democratic Congressional Delegation. 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