During this period of service, she established the relationship between The Links and Africare, which resulted in the furnishing of The Links room at the Africare House in Washington, D.C, and in the digging of numerous water wells all over the African continent. Virginia enjoys traveling, reading, tennis and is learning to play golf. 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. DCs mayor appointed Adjoa to be her senior policy advisor managing the equity portfolio, and to the Commission on African American Affairsserving as the highest-ranking elected member. After Sutherland and her first husband were divorced, she married Colonel Earl Sutherland (ret.) Terrell High School in 1943 at the age of 16. The membership consists more than 16,000 professional women of color in 292 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. Kornisha also served as the 2015-2017 Southeastern Regional Secretary, Regional Nominating Committee member for 2 terms, and as Regional Chair of Rules and Regulations. The Harbor City Links are committed to upholding the key values, beliefs, and . 2nd National President and Co-Founder Philadelphia (PA) Chapter She holds membership in four other pharmacy-related groups American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, National Pharmaceutical Association, the Pharmacy Advisory Committee, Shared Purchasing Programthe Hospital Consortium, Inc., and the Florida Pharmaceutical Association. Washington, DC 20005, Copyright 2023 The Links, Incorporated All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions of Use Margot James Copeland is Executive Vice President and Director of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement at KeyBank, one of the nations largest bank-based multiline financial services companies. She earned her B.A. Church in Camden. 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. She was the first woman president of the Cincinnati Urban League and carried this responsibility with distinction for three one-year terms. Transformational Leader Bringing Vision, Sparking Innovation & Delivering Value. In 1986, Edmonds was named a Distinguished Woman of North Carolina. Esi Eggleston Bracey is a transformational business executive with nearly 30 years of experience in general management, brand building, and marketing leadership. In this position, she compiled and distributed a single publication listing the activities of ever chapter in each program facet. Each week, she took her turn cooking for the approximately 250 people who come. The National COVID-19 Task Force and Links leadership have had the opportunity to participate in briefings from FDA In 2015, Beatty also introduced theHousing Financial Literacy Act of 2015to improve first-time homebuyers financial knowledge by providing a discount on Federal Housing Administration (FHA) backed mortgage insurance premiums upon successful completion of a HUD certified housing counseling course. Before her election as national president, Ellison served The Links in numerous ways at the local and national levels. The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. Her contributions to The Links, Incorporated was most outstanding. Throughout her career, Dr. Cole has addressed issues concerning Africa and the diaspora. 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. She was elected District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003. The chapter is comprised of 47 accomplished professional women, bonded in friendship and committed to service. Alumni of the Year, Hampton University, 2013 At the time she served as national president of The Links, Beamon was the widow of Dr. Reginald E. Beamon, a dentist who was also an activist. In 2007, Mary E. Cooke reached out to Donna Wilson, and in turn they both reached out to two more friends, Wanda Hill-Smith and Betty Kennedy-Tapscott to discuss the feasibility of forming a third Bay Area Links Chapter. On the basis of the Advisory Councils study and recommendations, the concept and trial structure for the headquarters was approved by the 1974 Washington Assembly. In her professional life, she was employed as national program leader for Human Sciences Research by the Families, 4-H and Nutrition Unit in the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service. As CEO of AARP, Jo Ann Jenkins leads the worlds largest non-profit, nonpartisan membership organization, harnessing the power and passion of almost 2,300 staff members, 60,000 volunteers and numerous strategic partners. In one of the profiles prepared by the Greater Miami (FL) Chapter for a nomination, her chapter listed President Fraziers special talents as, among others, leadership and organizational skills and public skills. In the four years of her term, President Fraziers dynamic, visionary and creative actions more than validated her chapters insightful citations. Copeland holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Hampton University, where she has received the distinguished 2013 Alumnus of the Year Award, and a Master of Arts degree, Educational Development, College of Education, at The Ohio State University, where she was recognized as an esteemed Alumnus. Among many achievements in that office which honed her already highly developed skills as an administrator, she established a Washington office for Alpha Kappa Alpha program services and directed the development of a successful proposal to fund the organization of the Cleveland Job Corps for women. Prior to her service in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Beatty was Senior Vice President of Outreach and Engagementat The Ohio State University and a member in the Ohio House of Representatives for five terms. She attended the School of Accounts and Finance of the University of Pennsylvania, and served as an accountant, auditor, and equal employment counselor for the Internal Revenue Service, and as a bank director and corporate secretary. Since joining the organization in 2010 and heading it since 2014, she has transformed AARP into a leader in social change, dedicated to empowering people to choose how they live and age. The program was designated as a national model of innovation for law enforcement by the United States Department of Justice. Valerie is an active member of Delta Mu Zeta chapter in Harlem, and resides in Brooklyn with her soul mate and best friend Douglas Baker. She has also received honorary degrees from Wilberforce University in Ohio and Livingston College in North Carolina. Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") reminds investors of the upcoming April 17, 2023 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Inspirato Incorporated ("Inspirato" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ISPO) securities between May 11, 2022 and December 15, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The Florida lawmaker has worked tirelessly to recognize Americans who have made significant contributions to our nation. For more than 65 years, our group of more than 60 distinguished women have and are prepared to . She grew up in New Orleans and graduated from Xavier Preparatory High School there. She volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, and served as a member of the board. She received a Masters of Education Degree in Social Science Education from the University of Georgia. Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Cuyahoga Community College Marion Minton was also born in Philadelphia and attended the University of Pennsylvania. 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 National Speakers Association (NSA) selected McCloud as the cover story for the 2007 July-August issue. She is the co-Founder of Salute Selma, Inc., a non-profit organization designed to take the lessons learned through the lenses of the Civil Rights Movement and apply these solutions to everyday business practices. During her distinguished 27-year career with the Orlando Police Department (OPD), she served in virtually every department, including serving as Commander of the Special Operations. The Atlanta (GA) Chapter was the first Links Chapter established in the State of Georgia. She is a graduate of Florida A&M University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1964; Iowa State University, Earning a Masters of Science in Clothing and Textiles in 1968; and University of Maryland-College Park, earning a Doctor of Philosophy in Home Economics Education and Administration in 1974. Our Values & Objectives. In her first speech, she spoke out on behalf of immigrants and refugees who were then under attack. And she was the first woman appointed to the board of Coca-Cola Enterprises. Barbara received a bachelors degree from Florida A & M; a masters degree from Temple University; and a Ed. She has been appointed by multiple DC superintendents to the federally-mandated State Title I Committee of Practitioners, and she has been elected as chair for four consecutive years. She was a member of Jack and Jill, the Mothers Study Club, Matinee Ensemble, and the Bryn Mawr School and Home Group. At the chapter level, President Harris held the offices of President, Vice President of Programs, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. As faculty, she has taught courses in both Psychology and African American Studies departments. 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. Dr. Glover is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. Diversity and Inclusion Award, Murtis Taylor Human Services System She was appointed national vice president in 1995. She received the Dare to Be Great Award in 2006 from the Illinois Women Administrators Organization. Esi currently leads the $5B Beauty & Personal Care portfolio for Unilever North America which includes responsibility for the Hair, Skin Cleansing, Skin Care and Deodorant businesses with iconic brands like Dove, TRESemm, Suave, Vaseline, Degree, Axe, and Shea Moisture as well as newer brands like Schmidts Naturals and Love Beauty and Planet. More than any other person, it was Edmonds who established the organizations program and structure to make the dedication to human service the identifying characteristic of The Links. from the University of Virginia Law School. She is the past Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee for Maritime and Border Security wherein she co-authored HR 1417, a bipartisan bill which has been touted as the best vehicle for accomplishing comprehensive immigration reform in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has a track record of success in creating, accelerating and turning around business results across branded product categories, sectors and geographies through marketing and operational excellence. The Links, Incorporated is a volunteer service organization of concerned, committed, and talented women who, linked in friendship, enhance the quality of life in the larger community. Feeling the need to broaden her education just for the joy of it, Link Sutherland earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech and Sociology from Portland State University and took graduate studies at Seattle Pacific University, majoring in Christian Ministries. 2013. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee earned a B.A. Categories . Her legislation to preserve Historically Black Colleges and Universities was signed into law, as was her effort to infuse much-needed capital into low-income communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Professionally, Dr. Glover serves as President of Tennessee State University, her beloved alma mater, and is the institutions eighth and first woman president. Vice President Harris and her sister, Maya Harris, were primarily raised and inspired by their mother, Shyamala Gopalan. In 2014, she married Douglas Emhoff. Ultimately, the court ruled that Raimondi could continue making copies, as long as he omitted the monogram. For six years, she chaired the UNCF Telethon in Waco; for two years, she was telethon chair in Washington, and was UNCF Volunteer of the Year in 1978. A Hoosier by birth, Patricia Russell-McCloud, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana where she attended Shortridge High School. She served as Director and vice president for four years. Her own familycherished mother, devoted husband, children and grandchildrenis the embryo of her concern for Black families, particularly those matriarchal families which seem to have to bear such heavy burdens in our society. Among her many contributions to the organization, she has been instrumental in securing more than $2 million in funding for innovative programs leading to the improvement of the life options for children of African descent. Congresswoman Johnson began her career as the first female African-American Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the V.A. Purnell died at the age of 97 on Monday, October 21. 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. (CREES), of the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. Posted by ; alice collins trousers; MyCRODesigns. degree from Temple University. Until his retirement, her husband, Emmanuel Crogman Wright, was president of the historic Philadelphia banking institution founded by his father, Major R. R. Wright, Sr., an ex-slave and financial genius. From 1999 thru 2003, during her time as a Special Agent, Campbell served on the Presidential Protection Division assigned to President William J. Clinton and First Lady Hillary R. Clinton and President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. She continues in that position. As Deputy, Campbell oversees the policies, procedures, and management of the divisions of the Sergeant at Arms. Rep. Demings began her career in Jacksonville as a social worker, working to protect foster children. From 1949 to 1950, she served as Basileus of the Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and was for many years a trustee of her church, the A.M. E. Union Church. She has also served as chairman of the Bethel A.M.E. Building Fund, and as the church organist, and works in the church credit union. She was a member of the Eastern Arts Association, the National Arts Association, and the New Jersey Teachers Association. A loving mom, friend, leader, and volunteer, Sutherland passed on June 24, 2015. Dr. Lee has a 4o plus year record of active participation in The Links, Incorporated. She has been a member of the chapters International Trends and Services committee, and the Services To Youth committee. Dr. Cole rose to national prominence as the first African American woman President of Spelman College and, later, as President of Bennett College, making her the only person to serve as president of both historically Black colleges for women in the United States. Dr. Newell-Harris is the recipient of the National Medical Associations highest honor, the Scroll of Merit, as well as numerous awards and honors from many organizations including Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Bay Area Black United Fund, John Hale Medical Society, and Cinnamongirl, Inc. She is a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She serves on the advisory Committee of the Florida/Georgia Cancer Information Service and is a member of the Womens Chamber of Commerce of South Florida, Inc. and the Miami Forum. Her vibrant and unfaltering dedication to friendship and service was adored members around the country. She has also sponsored legislation to reduce homeowners insurance premiums, protect foster children, and defend Haitian women against gender-based violence. Congresswoman Johnson has a reputation as a stateswoman who works with both parties to get things done a reputation earned during her more than 40 years in public office. 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. 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. She continues to reside in their home in Cabin John, Maryland. MISSION Margaret Hawkins died on October 4, 1963. 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 1982, as second research scholar for the Rochester University and New York area colleges and universities, she followed the famous historian, Henry Steele Commager. She has completed the O.U.C. In her professional life, her continuing independent study and research have attracted support from some of the most respected foundations and institutions in this country. Her sister, Sadie Brogdon Blackwell, is also a member of The Links. 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. She is married to Stephen V. Leonard and they are the proud parents of two sons Victor and Alexander. She began her career as a music teacher and vocal music educator in Pensacola, at Washington High, where she was Teacher of the Year she wrote the school song and the pep song. In 2019, she received the Baldridge Leadership Award, and was named by Fortune as One of the Worlds 50 Greatest Leaders. She attended Cooper Street Elementary School and graduated from Historic I.M. Link Copeland is the 15th national president of The Links, Incorporated, and also a member of the Executive Leadership Council. The Sergeant at Arms also coordinates extensively with the U.S. Capitol Police and various intelligence agencies to assess threats against Members of Congress and the Capitol complex. Sarah Strickland Scott, co-founder and first national president of The Links, Incorporated, was born in Philadelphia. In this capacity, she provides program leadership, expert advice, and technical assistance to citizens, members of the civic, corporate and academic communities. 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. She is a member of numerous organizations including Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Finance Executive Networking Group (FENG), and Jack & Jill of America. Case docket: ADRIENNE KONIGAR-MACKLIN VS THE LINKS, INCORPORATED, ET AL., 19STCV00023 in California State, Los Angeles County, Superior Court, Maren Nelson presiding, last filing 06/15/2020, filed 01/03/2019. At 24, she founded her own cosmetics company, which led to the beauty editors position at Essence, the publication she would go on to shape into a world-renown brand with more than 8 million readers. To guide The Links as the group turned forty years old, the historic Nashville Assembly chose the national vice president, Regina Jollivette Frazier as the ninth national president. Since 1971, President Sutherland has increasingly devoted her time and efforts to various leadership roles with The Links. A particularly significant accomplishment during her presidency was the fulfillment of The Links pledge to contribute half a million dollars to the United Negro College Fund. The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. She earned undergraduate degrees in Psychology and African American Studies, and a masters degree in Educational Psychology from Temple University; a post-masters certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from St. Josephs University; and she holds multiple licenses, including one as a behavior specialist. TikTok users in the United States may be eligible to claim part of a $92 million settlement resolving a class action lawsuit over TikTok data privacy. Always sensitive to the need for intercultural and social changes in the lifestyles of her community and her people, she was an active member of the Fellowship Commission in Philadelphia. The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project has awarded millions of dollars in college scholarships to help hundreds of young men achieve their dream of earning a college degree or post-secondary certification. After the death of her husband, Purnell was joined in Baton Rouge by her sister Christine Brogdon Gilchrist, a Psychologist who retired from teaching in Detroit. She also served as a member of the National Personnel Committee for eight years and assisted in the organization, staffing, and implementation of personnel policies and procedures for the national headquarters. She holds a masters degree from New York University. Adjoa chairs the Democratic National Committees African American Leadership Council, and has worked on several bi-partisan initiativesincluding training women across the political ideological spectrum at American Universitys Women & Politics Institute. Smith was also recognized in 2017 as an Outstanding Georgia Citizen by the Office of the Secretary of State and is the recipient of a U.S. Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition. At a young age, she moved to Washington, D.C. where she attended Miner Normal School and Howard University. The Links, Incorporated, et al., Court Case No. In the previous Congress, she authored, introduced and saw passage of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. She has also held leadership roles in a number of professional organizations, including the Association of Art Museums Directors where she served as the president and she co-led the American Alliance Museums Working Group on diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion. Dr. Newell-Harris has received acclaimed recognition for her work as the healthcare educational consultant for a major international philanthropic organization. Each course endeavor afforded new knowledge, growth and understanding. The Links, Incorporated et al :: Connecticut District Court :: Federal Civil Lawsuit No. Dynamic, highly respected, public servant and community leader. She was cited byEbony magazine as one of the most influential Black Americans from 1982-86; was elected byDollars and Sense Magazine as one of Americas top Business and Professional Women of 1986. Her Aunt, Jessie Mae Schultz Finley, taught her to play the piano when she was very young and her uncle, James Samuel Schultz, a merchant mariner during World War II, sponsored her matriculation at Howard University after she finished high school. The Honorable William J. Walker was sworn in as Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives on April 26, 2021. She is, however, determined not to be the last. President Fraziers meteor-like career in the Links began with her induction into the Greater Miami (FL) Chapter in 1970. Demings is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Womens Caucus, and New Democratic Caucus. She also served on the Senate Judiciary Committee. Her alma mater, Bowling Green State University, named her to the 2018 Class of the Academy of Distinguished Alumni and she was honored by the St. Louis Urban League/Urban League Guild with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017. Walker Excellence in Community Service Award,Call and Postnewspaper Among numerous awards is The O. Max Gardner Award from the North Carolina Consolidated System of Higher Education given in 1975 for the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race; the William Hugh McEniry Award from the North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities in recognition of principles of dedication and commitment to the education and advancement of the state. A unique tribute was the establishment in 1977 of the Helen G. Edmonds Graduate Colloquium of History at North Carolina Central University, by the (then) 25 Ph.D. holders in History and Social Sciences, her former students who had completed their work in the undergraduate and graduate departments at North Carolina Central University. M.P. HeartLinks accomplishes its goal by equipping our members with numerous ways to implement heart healthy programs and activities in their communities including our Walk for Healthy Living program, Childhood Obesity Prevention program, cardiovascular risk reduction programming, and Red Dress events. In 1983, in her home church, she exchanged wedding vows with Rev. As a state-licensed administrator, Link Sutherland spent many hours overseeing the homes but was still busy as a housewife and mother. Her client base includes Fortune 500 and l00 companies, government, labor unions, military, colleges and universities, school districts and religious organizations. 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