She has been awarded nine honorary degrees and innumerable honors. She has also received numerous keys and proclamations from cities/states across the country. Dr. Helen Grey Edmonds died in Durham, North Carolina on May 9, 1995. Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Cuyahoga Community College She received service awards for her contribution to the support of the Chapel of the Four Chaplains of Philadelphia from 1952 to 1955, and was cited by the National Council of Negro Women for her community service. She has more than 30 years of applied health, minority health, and behavioral medicine research, evaluation, and technical assistance and training experience specializing in health promotion and disease prevention. Congresswoman Wilson is widowed and the proud mother of three children: Nicole, LaKesha, and Paul and has five beautiful grandchildren. Her professional career was education. Purnell was born in Belton, South Carolina, one of three daughters of the Reverend and Mrs. Richard E. Brogdon. In rapid succession she became Southern Area director and then national vice president. Rice, Mayor of Seattle, proclaimed November 4, 1990, as Marion Schultz Sutherland Day. Maloney would identify students with college potential, but without obvious financial support, help them make application and then she would arrange for scholarship aid. Dr. Glover will lead the prestigious 110 year old organization of nearly 300,000 members and 1026 chapters located all over the world, from 2018 2022. Scott, through the years, had continually admonished Link members to love each other and to work for the common causes in American lifewith emphasis upon the needs of Black American. After the ceremony, Philadelphia area Links were hostesses for a beautiful friendship reunion. She is the recipient of numerous awards and has received 69 honorary degrees. 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. She served as Director and vice president for four years. Recently she was on the board of Marthas Table, a nonprofit that supports children, families and communities in Washington, D. C. through quality education, healthy food and community support. The theme, Dynamic Dimensions, used at the 1964 Assembly over which Beamon presided, might very well characterize her administration. She had one son, Clifton, Jr., and two grandchildren. 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. After majoring in English at the University of Pennsylvania, she began her career as a teacher in the Philadelphia high schools. Congresswoman Johnson began her career as the first female African-American Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the V.A. On the Council, Congresswoman Pressley worked in partnership with residents, advocates, and other elected officials to combat the inequities and disparities facing the community. Beamon herself served as the second president of the Womens Auxiliary of the National Dental Association. JOY was named the 6th fastest growing agency of 2019 by Adweek, and recently won the 2019 SABRE Award for the Best Campaign for Dove/The CROWN Act. Her consuming avocation was friendship especially friendship with young people, and with members of The Links. Many young people were guided toward successes in college and in professions, which they might not have tried without her encouragement. Dr. Newell-Harris diversified experience practicing medicine in the public and private sector for the past 28 years has given her the inspiration and the vision to co-found her own healthcare consulting business, Newell-Harris & Spriggs Consulting. Leonard, a Fayetteville native and graduate of Reid Ross High School, has a broad background in public health. Her cultural capital and influential global network have resulted in her being tapped by media companies like BET and SiriusXM to serve as a guest host, and her work can be viewed on radio, tv, and in print. She is a recognized corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in delivering results for Fortune 100 companies. Lillian Hudson Wall, wife of Dr. Lonnie C. Wall, was a native of Waynesborough, Georgia. She serves as Chief Deputy Whip for the Democratic Caucus, past Chairperson of the Texas Congressional Democratic Delegation for the 113th Congress, and past Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Board. As an elected officer of the House of Representatives, the Sergeant at Arms is the chief law enforcement and protocol officer of the House of Representatives and is responsible for maintaining order in the House side of the United States Capitol complex. She died on June 22,1987 and was funeralized in Lynchburg, Virginia, her Links home since 1950. Rep. Demings got her first job at age 14. The daughter of Dr. George G. and Minnie L. Strickland, she was also the sister and widow of physicians. 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. 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. She was also able to give her personal attention to every aspect of this task centralizing functions, developing staffing and procedures for centralized systems, and furnishing and equipping the office itself. The Smiths have two married children: son Brian (Rashan Ali) Smith, daughter Stacy (Dr. Jason) Frazier, and five grandchildren. In 1997, President Bill Clinton honored the program, which today serves more than 8,000 students each year, with the Teaching Example for the Nation Award at the Summit for Americas Future. In 1986, Edmonds was named a Distinguished Woman of North Carolina. She also served on the Transition Committee for current Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. In addition to awards and commendations in her profession and recognition for her unparalleled contributions to The Links, Wright served as first national president of Jack and Jill. She joined the staff of the University of Miami Hospitals and Clinics in 1970 as senior pharmacist and in 1973 became director of pharmacy for the university hospitals and clinics. Dolly Adams 9. 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. Top Executives in Diversity,Black EnterpriseMagazine She was the bridge that carried The Links from youth to maturity. She holds memberships in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Girlfriends, Inc., and formerly Jack and Jill of America, Inc. One of the main reasons people choose to give back to their community is to show gratitude for the opportunities that have brought them where they are. Following her distinguished career with USSS, Campbell was recruited to be the Assistant Sergeant at Arms for the Office of the Sergeant at Arms where she provided assistance, guidance, and recommendations on sensitive and/or confidential issues relating to the Sergeant at Arms. Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson proudly represents Floridas 24th Congressional District. 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 served as The Links first national public relations officer and was chairperson of the Eastern Area Conference help in Philadelphia in 1964. She put in place the structure for the continuing pattern of active program involvement in which every member of every Links chapter participates in some relevant community project coordinated by the stated goals of the national organization. She was tapped by the Biden-Harris campaign to serve as the National Advisor for Black Engagement, and has served as a trusted advisor to numerous federal, state, and local officials. Scholarship is a principle that Valerie holds in high regard having graduated from York Institute as the class valedictorian at the age of fourteen, and being accepted into ten of the nations top universities. She is serving her fourteenth term as a member of the United States House of Representatives. She served as national president of The Links, Incorporated and The Links Foundation, Incorporated and is the immediate past chair of the board of directors of Imani Community Church. Past Presidents; Chapter Accomplishments . She did post-graduate study at Temple University, Vassar, and the University of Pennsylvania. Two Links chapters were established outside continental U.S.A. Congresswoman Wilson is the founder of the Florida Ports Caucus, a bipartisan coalition formed to help pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act. After earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, she graduated from the Stanford Graduate School of Business Executive Program. 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. Her audiences have included faith-based and professional organizations as well as local, regional and national medical organizations. The 11th national president, Patricia Russell-McCloud took the helm of leadership for The Links, Incorporated in 1994 with the anticipation of definitive outcomes for the organizations 21st century readiness. For a short time, she taught kindergarten in Washington. (CREES), of the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, DC. She served as President and Chairman of the Board of the Seattle First Baptist Church Corporation; member of the Board of Managers of the American Baptist Foreign Mission Society and president of the women of her church. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is serving her 15th term representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas. Transformational Leader Bringing Vision, Sparking Innovation & Delivering Value. Stanford was active with the Visiting Nurses Association and the Montgomery Hospital Association. Most recently, she passed legislation to rename a Miami post office in honor of Father Richard Marquess-Barry, a pillar of the community and one of South Floridas most influential and unifying faith-based leaders. Memorial Services were held on Friday, July 15, at the Port of History Museum in Philadelphia. Beatty serves on the exclusive House Committee on Financial Services and is a member of two Subcommittees: Housing and Insurance and Oversight and Investigations. The Stanfords were members of the A.U. Sixteen years after joining the organization she was elected national president. The initiative helps to ensure the girls are not forgotten by maintaining media attention and pressure on U.S. and Nigerian officials to honor their pledge to do all they can to rescue them. On November 9, 1946, the Links organization gathered for their first National Assembly, with delegates present from chapters that had been established in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Baltimore Maryland; Central New Jersey; Petersburg, Virginia; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Raleigh, North Carolina; St. Louis, Missouri; Wilmington, From 2011 to 2018, she served as the Science, Space and Technology Committees first African-American and first female Ranking Member. She affiliated with the Washington Womens Forum, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and American Association of University Women. Enthusiastic, gracious, charming are a few of the adjectives used to describe this effective leader who did so much to expand the program horizons of The Links. Her husband, Bishop E. Earl McCloud, Jr., is now the 127th elected and consecrated Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Presiding Bishop of the 14th Episcopal District of the AME Church, Liberia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Togo / Benin. She has received citations from her Alma Mater for distinguished service and from her church for outstanding church leadership. During this same period, Ellison was also pursuing her community interest in young people by founding the Northern Virginia Chapter of Jack and Jill and serving on the board of directors of Burgundy Farm Country Day School and the United Way. Margaret Hawkins died on October 4, 1963. Ms. Taylor is a recipient of more than a dozen honorary doctorates and hundreds of awards, including the Phoenix Award, which is the highest honor given by Congressional Black Caucus. Among other groups in which she holds membership and/or office are the Carats, Inc., Zonta International, Leadership Miami, Just Us, Jack and Jill of America and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. As a guest of the Israeli Government Helen Edmonds participated in the 1971 conference on the Changing Needs in the Education of Women in the Second Development Decade held at Mount Carmel International Center in Haifa, Israel. During a two-year residence in Germany she traveled and studied in England, Belgium, Austria, Holland, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, and France. 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. As Chairwoman, Congresswoman Jackson Lee supported enhanced technology, better intelligence, increased airplane cargo inspections, increased security for railroads, and implementation of the 9/11 Commission report. 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. She is an active member of the Dogwood City (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. For six years she has served as chairperson of the chapters annual fundraising event, The Monte Carlo. This benefit effort raises thousands of dollars every year to carry out the chapters commitments to deserving students and for other program endeavors. Purnell has also studied at Louisiana State University, Syracuse University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana. Dr. Glover is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. 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. Vice President of the United States of America. These programs were well received by the public and gave aspiring young African American youth the opportunity to meet role models who encouraged them to develop their talents and skills in this field of artistic endeavor. Her loyalty to achieving, often against the odds, is, in a word, unforgettable. While her father ultimately overcame his addiction and went on to become a published author, Congresswoman Pressley was primarily raised by her mother Sandra Pressley, a tenants rights organizer who instilled in her the value of civic engagement. She continues to reside in their home in Cabin John, Maryland. Her vibrant and unfaltering dedication to friendship and service was adored members around the country. She has traveled abroad to Africa where she has assessed methods of supporting the delivery of safe and effective health care to women. 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. Recognizing her record of service and productivity, in 2010 voters overwhelmingly elected her to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. 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. Many awards and recognitions were presented to her, including the Elks Oratorical Scholarship for her exceptional ability, talent and skill in the art of public speaking. Purnell completed her undergraduate work at Allen University where she majored in psychology, minored in education, and graduated with honors. Later she attended schools in Cleveland. 4660, an Amendment to the Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2015 affirming the authority of the Attorney General to reduce prison overcrowding by developing and implementing lawful policies relating to requests for executive clemency from deserving petitioners. To the care of family, church responsibility and full-time employment, Adams added community service and organizational involvement. Open on Saturdays, the Center serves hot meals, has a food pantry, a clothing center and offers counseling services for people of all ages. The chapter establishment officer was . The Links programs, but by the end of her presidency in 1962, the organization had been set on its present course of action. The National Speakers Association (NSA) selected McCloud as the cover story for the 2007 July-August issue. She was also a member of the Baton Rouge YWCA, Women in Politics, the League of Women Voters, and the Blundon Home for Orphans, the local Girl Scouts Executive Board, and the Steering Committee on the Status of Women in Louisiana. and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University. She is married to Charles Glover, and they have two adult children, Attorney Candace Glover and Dr. Charles Glover II. She is a founder, member, and co-chair of the Congressional Childrens Caucus and authored and introduced H.R. She is married to Dr. Elwyn Lee who is also a Yale Graduate and an Administrator at the University of Houston. She has held four national offices; national member-at-large (1986-1990), National Nominating Committee chair (1990-1994), national recording secretary (1998-2002), and national vice president (2002-2006). Other professional positions included Accounting Director & Financial Management Analyst, Gwinnett County, Audit Manager, State of Georgia, Comptroller, Governors Office Womens Services, State of Louisiana, Accountant, Sears Roebuck and Company, South Eastern Regional Office and Accountant with Arthur Young and Company. In 1990, Vice President Harris joined the Alameda County District Attorneys Office where she specialized in prosecuting child sexual assault cases. President Adams and her husband Bishop John Adams, are the parents of three successful and talented daughters: Gaye Adams-Massey, Esquire, Dr. Jann H. Adams and Madelyn R. Adams. She holds a BA in English and Philosophy from Spelman College, a Masters in Public Administration from Troy University, and a Juris Doctor from Vermont Law School. She was elected District Attorney of San Francisco in 2003. In this role, she was responsible for some of Orlandos highest profile tasks, including special events and dignitary protection. 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. from Columbia University in New York. Gwendolyn B. Lee has more than 38 years experience in secondary education. They quickly became involved in the community. In 2005, Dr. Newell-Harris received certification in Physician Leadership in Managing Ambulatory Care from the Harvard School of Public Health. Although it cannot be measured, undoubtedly the charm and grace of the setting had a positive effect on the participants. Her community volunteer services seem rooted in her concerns for children and young peopleservice as a member of the board of Childrens Protective Services, and the Family Counseling and Childrens Services of McLennan County, Texas; Waco (Texas) Neighborhood Youth Center; Secretary of the National Sickle Cell Disease Research Foundation of Los Angeles; Seattle Planned Parenthood and Friends of the Childrens Defense Fund Committee are some of her affiliations. Walker Excellence in Community Service Award,Call and Postnewspaper While at HUD, Ellison pursued her ongoing interest in the academic development of young people. Her mother moved to Fort Worth when she was ten years old. Atkinson wrote the words to The Links song, originated the Coronation Carnival, and was the fourth president of the Philadelphia (PA) 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. The Links, Incorporated, 30th National Assembly, July 1996: Celebrating 50 Years, 1946-1996 Page: 3 This book is part of the collection entitled: Texas Cultures Online and was provided to The Portal to Texas History by the University of Texas at San Antonio . Through her leadership, one of the most significant movements in the organizations history was begun the targeting of these Grants-in-Aid to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Scott composed the organizations pledge, a promise to support the organization, which members make. Ultimately, Adjoa is the go-to change agent to mobilize leaders and communities for thoughtful, collective social and political action. Helen Grey Edmonds 6. All these words and more describe Virginia W. Harris. A longtime advocate and champion to end human trafficking, during the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Beattys bipartisan legislation to combat child sex trafficking unanimously passed the House of Representatives in 2015 and was signed into law as part of a larger measure, theJustice for Victims of Trafficking Act, by President Obama. She was the first woman president of the Cincinnati Urban League and carried this responsibility with distinction for three one-year terms. Dr. Cole is married to James D. Staton, Jr. She is the mother of three sons and one stepson. 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. Adams secured funding for and organized Black Womens Consultationa coalition of the fifteen largest groups of African-American women in America. Lael Brainard, who has been vice chair at the Federal Reserve, started a new job this past week as director of the president's National Economic Council. Stratton attended High School for Girls in Philadelphia and Glassboro State Teachers College where she majored in elementary education. Pauline Maloney 4. Prior to joining Unilever, Esi spent more than 15 years as a leader in the dynamic global cosmetics industry. Dr. Glover also served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Jackson (Mississippi) Airport Authority. In her role as president, she presented the final payment on the pledge of one million dollars to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), the largest contribution to UNCF by any Black organization. Her contributions to The Links, Incorporated was most outstanding. Edmonds served as Alternate-Delegate to the 1970 General Assembly of the United Nations. Regina Frazier 10. James A. Garfield (1881- September 1881) On January 11, 1970, the Cincinnati Enquirer saluted Vivian Beamon as one of that Citys ten most outstanding women. Her outstanding participation in civic life continued as she was elected president of the Black Womens Agenda in 1988. She volunteered at Habitat for Humanity, and served as a member of the board. National President of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated. He is the thirty-eighth person to hold this post since the House of Representatives first met in New York City in 1789. As a hobby, Wright indulged a love for historical research. 1949 is also the starting year of the first National President Sarah Strickland Scott. W.O. She is also the founder of ABMC, LLC, which is a full-service social impact consulting and strategy firm. She earned an M.A. Top Influential Women in Corporate America,Savoy Magazine Past presidents 1-10 1. From the four full college scholarships, which she was offered as valedictorian of her class, she chose to attend Howard University in Washington, D.C. At Howard, Ellison majored in Chemistry and maintained honor grades while beginning her career in government service as Employee Relations Specialist and, later, as personnel placement officer at Freedmans (now Howard University) Hospital. When you give you make a lasting impact on someones life an accomplishment that carries more weight than any personal purchase. Purnell brought to the presidency of The Links the experiences she gained as president of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The Links, Incorporated, organization of African American women founded in 1946 that is devoted to strengthening African American communities through fund-raising, education, advocacy, and volunteering. After the untimely death of Gilchrist in 1990, the Center was renamed The Scott-Gilchrist Quality of Life Center and Purnell became the Director. In 2015, she earned the EMILYs List Rising Star Award and was named one of Boston Magazines 50 Most Powerful People. Congresswoman Beatty is a committed and vocal supporter of the Congressional Black Caucus, concussion awareness and education legislation, and the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI), which seeks to increase the participation of women and minorities in all facets of the financial marketplace. Humanitarian Award, The Diversity Center Each course endeavor afforded new knowledge, growth and understanding. 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