In addition to her college work at Howard University where she was elected to Beta Kappa Chi National Honorary Scientific Society, Ellison attended the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. News and World Report named her as one of the 10 most influential legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is also the founder of ABMC, LLC, which is a full-service social impact consulting and strategy firm. The 1974 National Assembly meeting in Washington, D.C. elected Pauline Ellison, a resident of Arlington, Virginia, and a charter member of the Arlington (VA) Chapter as the sixth national president. Beverly and her husband, Stephen, have been married for forty-nine years. From 1990 to 1994, Dr. Glover served as the Chairperson of the Department of Accounting and as an Assistant Professor at the Howard University School of Business. In her published work, speeches, and community service, she often speaks to issues of racial, gender, and other systems of inequality. 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. 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. Three years later the North Carolina Central University social science and history building was renamed in her honor. Beamon was born in Paris, Kentucky, and grew up in that state. 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. Ellison received her M.P.A degree from the American University School of Government and Public Administration in Washington and was elected to Pi Alpha Honorary Society. Congresswoman Beatty is married to attorney Otto Beatty, Jr. and a proud grandmother of two toddlers who lovingly call her Grammy.. Not only has she presented the history of the early days of The Links in Philadelphia and served as an organizing member of The Links national committee on archives and history, but she has also completed a valuable research study titled Black Business in Philadelphia Prior to the Civil War.. 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. Their client list includes Dove, WW (formerly Weight Watchers), Tory Burch, Unilever, AARP, Coca Cola, Williams-Sonoma, among others. As the Ranking Democrat on the Education and Workforce Protections Subcommittee in the 114th Congress, Congresswoman Wilson introduced the American Jobs Act of 2013, an innovative bill that promotes full employment and boosts workforce development opportunities; the Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights, which would provide vital relief to overburdened student loan borrowers; and the Youth Corp Act of 2013, which reconnects youth with education, the workforce and their communities. Washington, DC Dr. Kimberly Jeffries Leonard has been elected the 17th president of The Links, Incorporated. Dr. Beamon was the first Black candidate to run on the charter ticket as a candidate for the Cincinnati City Council. Purnell has also studied at Louisiana State University, Syracuse University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana. Vice President Harris and her sister, Maya Harris, were primarily raised and inspired by their mother, Shyamala Gopalan. 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. Congresswoman Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the first nurse to be elected to the U.S. Congress. 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. As Deputy, Campbell oversees the policies, procedures, and management of the divisions of the Sergeant at Arms. Her brother, the late Thirlee Smith, Jr., was the first full-time African American reporter at theMiami Heraldand a long-time educator for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, who was responsible for implementing African-American history into the districts curriculum. Additional career highlights of Dr. Lee are listed below; Gladys Gary Vaughn was the 13th national president of The Links, Incorporated. She spoke to the assembled delegations. Stylish, scintillating, and hardworking, Katie Greene was awarded a gold bracelet at the 1969 Assembly for her unmatched record of attendance at every assembly for twenty years. 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. in Political Science from Yale University with honors in the first graduating class including females, followed by a J.D. 71, the Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015, and H.R. Purnell was born in Belton, South Carolina, one of three daughters of the Reverend and Mrs. Richard E. Brogdon. After her husbands graduation in Civil Engineering, their search for a hometown which would offer opportunities for African Americans brought the young family to Seattle, Washington. She tries to give more than she receives always with a JOYful heart and positive, passionate spirit. She is an active member in her church, Baker Chapel AME where she serves as a Missionary, church school teacher, assistant teacher and Deaconess. As a Rosenwald fellow at New York University, Link Beamon pursued her life-long interest in developing positive educational programs for inner-city children. Mr. Sutherland attended every Links National Assembly and Western Area Conference since 1971 as well as many other Area Conferences. In the same year, she also brought then-Department of House and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan to the Third Congressional District to announce a $225 million project to revitalize the Near East Side, led by nearly $30 million in federal funds. 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. In addition to driving volume, share, and ratings increases for P&aG and BET, respectively, Kelli has created multiple award-winning creative campaigns, including image campaigns, new branding and visual identification systems to drive specific viewership goals. Coalition of 100 Black Women, Community Service Award In 2005, Dr. Newell-Harris received certification in Physician Leadership in Managing Ambulatory Care from the Harvard School of Public Health. She has received grants from the General Education Board-Rockefeller Foundation; the Carnegie Fund; the Ford Foundation Fund for the Advancement of Education; Southern Fellowship Fund; the National Foundation for the Humanities; the Moten Center for Independent Studies and the Radcliffe College-Bunting Institute, among others. She has held faculty positions at eight different colleges and universities including the Neuro-Psychiatric Institute of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor; Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio; Albany Georgia State College; Paul Quinn College Waco, Texas; Howard University School of Law; Washington, D.C.; and the Interdenominational Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia. Considered by many as the Voice of Reason, she is dedicated to upholding the Constitutional rights of all people. As a state-licensed administrator, Link Sutherland spent many hours overseeing the homes but was still busy as a housewife and mother. Throughout her career, Dr. Cole has addressed issues concerning Africa and the diaspora. In 1990, Vice President Harris joined the Alameda County District Attorneys Office where she specialized in prosecuting child sexual assault cases. The National Speakers Association (NSA) selected McCloud as the cover story for the 2007 July-August issue. This talented, creative woman not only served as the first president of the founding chapter, but she designed the Links bracelet. Gwendolyn B. Lee has more than 38 years experience in secondary education. In 1983, Frazier received the Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Miami. Since she has been a Board member, the Corporation has committed one million dollars to support the education of minority students. View a full description of this book . Congresswoman Johnson is widely recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Congress, credited with authoring and co-authoring more than 177 bills that were passed by the House and Senate and signed into law by the president. She is a member of the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Review Board and the Elections Security Taskforce. She earned her B.A. 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. She regularly served as Chair of the Audit Committee or Financial Expert to the Board. Her consuming avocation was friendship especially friendship with young people, and with members of The Links. Dynamic, highly respected, public servant and community leader. She is a communicant of St. Augustine P.E. Singular Sensation Award, Ohio Cancer Research Associates From 1982 to 1988 she was board chairman. Dr. Cole is married to James D. Staton, Jr. She is the mother of three sons and one stepson. Deputy Sergeant at Arms, United States House of Representatives. She was a member of Jack and Jill, the Mothers Study Club, Matinee Ensemble, and the Bryn Mawr School and Home Group. Copyright 2012 - 2023 | All Rights Reserved - The Links, Incorporated | Designed and Developed by, Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection, Thornton Township High School, District 205, Hillcrest High School, Country Club Hills, IL. M.P. The Florida lawmaker has worked tirelessly to recognize Americans who have made significant contributions to our nation. On November 6, 2018, Congresswoman Pressley was elected to represent Massachusetts 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, making her the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Wright has one daughter and one granddaughter. These include respect for our Founders, Past National Presidents, Present and Past National, Area and Chapter Officers, Chapter Organizer(s), Charter Members and Honorary Members. Also, the Center for Effective Lawmaking, a joint initiative between the University of Virginia and Vanderbilt University, named her the 2nd most effective Democrat in Congress during the 114th Congress, the 15th most effective Democrat in Congress during the 115th Congress, and the most effective Democrat in the Texas delegation during the 115th Congress. She has been awarded nine honorary degrees and innumerable honors. She was active in Jack and Jill and served a term as national president of that organization. In her new role, Mrs. Liberty, a 26- year member of the renowned sorority, will lead the organization as it celebrates its 100th year in 2022. Edmonds was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the National Council of Negro Women and the National Council of Women of the U.S.A., Inc. For four years, Edmonds gave dynamic and electrifying leadership to The Links, directing and urging the group toward wider horizons in national and international goals for service. 1) Margaret Rosell Hawkins 2) Sarah Strickland Scott In 1986, Edmonds was named a Distinguished Woman of North Carolina. Beamon herself served as the second president of the Womens Auxiliary of the National Dental Association. Incorporated. She was one of fifty influential leaders attending the legislative briefing co-sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus and the Democratic National Committee Black Caucus/Bethune-DuBois Fund, and was a guest at a reception in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. At night she worked at Convair (now Lockheed Martin) to support her children. Under Copelands leadership, KeyBank Foundation was named to The Civic 50 four consecutive times in 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017 as one of Americas fifty most community-minded companies, by Points of Light Foundation, and in 2014 and 2017 ranked #1 among the financial services sector. She is a member of numerous organizations including Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Finance Executive Networking Group (FENG), and Jack & Jill of America. Lillian C. Stanford was born in New Brighton, Pennsylvania, and graduated from West Virginia State College. Du Bois, who edited its official magazine, The Crisis, for 25 years. President Fraziers administration was characterized by bold, new and visionary challenges for The Links to grow and change. 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. 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. They brought her to civil rights demonstrations and introduced role modelsranging from Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall to civil rights leader Constance Baker Motleywhose work motivated her to become a prosecutor. The 80-year . Rather than yield to the pressure for an integrated prom, school officers canceled the affair. So, on June 9, 1984, under the guidance of Lulu Robinson, Rebecca Edmonds, and most notably, the late Dr. Helen G. Edmonds, Past National President of The Links, Incorporated, these 26 women from Orange, Wake and Durham Counties were chartered as the Triangle Park Chapter, The Links, Incorporated. At the age of eighteen, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University where she majored in child psychology with a minor in theater and drama. She createdDrive to End Hunger, a multi-year, nationwide campaign which has donated tens of millions of meals and provides support to over 100 anti-hunger organizations across the country. 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 membership consists of more than 16,000 professional women of color in 288 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. Much of her life and activities center around her church. During this conversation, our past national presidents will share their valued insight, personal stories on friendship and service, and how they upheld the legacy our co-founders set course to in 1946 during their respective administrations. In addition to participating in two fact-finding missions to Nigeria and passing two resolutions, she has been a leading voice in a daily, international Twitter campaign to #BringBackOurGirls. 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. She established the states first Bureau of Childrens Justice and instituted several first-of-their-kind reforms that ensured greater transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system. Rep. Demings is a lifelong public servant who broke numerous glass ceilings in her rise through the Orlando Police Department and her election to Congress. President Frazier has received many honors recognizing her civic and community services in varied ways. 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. In 1983, in her home church, she exchanged wedding vows with Rev. She is Chair of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Edmonds as his personal representative to the dedication of the new capital building in Monrovia, Liberia. Kamala D. Harris is the Vice President of the United States of America. An energetic and dynamic leader known for creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, she is consistently recognized for her ability to guide organizations through brand-building excellence, agility and operational discipline in light of competitive pressure and a rapidly-evolving marketplace. 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. Dr. Newell-Harris has exemplified her exceptional talent to engage audiences in discourses about tough and complicated medical and health topics. She later obtained her Masters degree in Counseling and Guidance from North Texas State University and served as Home/School Counselor for Fort Worth Independent School District until her retirement in 1977. While Dean of the College of Business at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi from 1994 to 2012, Dr. Glover led the College of Business through the accreditation process and spearheaded the implementation of the nations first Ph.D. program in Business at a HBCU. She was also elected student government president, was a competitive debater through her schools chapter of Junior State of America, was the commencement speaker for her graduating class, and was named most likely to be mayor of Chicago., Congresswoman Pressley moved to Boston, MA in 1992 to attend Boston University, however, after a couple of years of enrollment, she withdrew from the University to help support her mother. She was a member of the originating Zeta Organizational Leadership committee. Lillian Hudson Wall, wife of Dr. Lonnie C. Wall, was a native of Waynesborough, Georgia. 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. Revised and mandated enforcement of a pregnant and parenting teen policy for Boston Public Schools to strengthen pathways to graduation and to reduce the dropout rate. Leonard is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and joined the organization through the Delta Alpha Chapter at FSU. Even when her health failed and she was confined to a nursing home she would call officers and members to talk about Links. She is a member of the, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., The Links, Inc., and a Life Member of NAACP. 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. She is leading these brands and her team powerfully through the COVID pandemic, unlocking unprecedented growth (record H1 performance) and market place impact including (but not limited to) noteworthy programs Dove Courage is Beautiful, America wil not be Beautiful, Fathers Taken programs. 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 . Successfully pushed for the creation of 75 new liquor licenses, 80% dedicated to disenfranchised neighborhoods, resulting in the creation of dozens of new restaurants and hundreds of jobs in local Boston communities. Marion Sutherland 11. Woman of Influence Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio 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. Terrell High School in 1943 at the age of 16. Soon after graduating from Howard University, Frazier married. In this role, she was responsible for some of Orlandos highest profile tasks, including special events and dignitary protection. Congresswoman Johnson began her career as the first female African-American Chief Psychiatric Nurse at the V.A. By making the Orlando community a partner of the department, Chief Demings made the concept of protect and serve a tangible presence in Orlandos most dangerous neighborhoods. She is, however, determined not to be the last. 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. She was named Principal of the Year for the State of Illinois in 1998 and Administrator of the Year in 2003. She was active in Jack and Jill, the Mothers Study Club, the Sunday Niters, and the Dealers. Dolly Adams 9. Her bill, theReimburse Educators who Pay for Academic Year (REPAY) Supplies Act of 2015, was later included in the bipartisan tax package, theProtecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, and was signed into law on December 18, 2015. Virginia resides in Metropolitan Atlanta; She is the widow of Keith Harris, a native Atlanta, has two adult children, Mark and Veketa, three grandsons; Joshua, Andrew and Ethan, and two granddaughters, Hannah and Ava. Recognizing her record of service and productivity, in 2010 voters overwhelmingly elected her to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. 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. 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. She visited Iraq, Jordan, and Afghanistan to meet with servicemembers and assess the situation on the ground. 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. Congresswoman Wilson is the founder of the Florida Ports Caucus, a bipartisan coalition formed to help pass the Water Resources Reform and Development Act. Margaret Rosell Hawkins Sarah Strickland Scott Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Scott Strickland envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways that existing clubs did not. From 2011 to 2018, she served as the Science, Space and Technology Committees first African-American and first female Ranking Member. Duties include overseeing the House floor and galleries, the House Appointments Desk, the House garages and parking lots, as well as administering all staff identification badges. In 2009, she launched a historic at-large campaign for Boston City Council and won, becoming the first woman of color elected to the Council in its 100-year history. Upon her retirement from the Smithsonian she received the title of Director Emerita. 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. Foundation Site Coordinator for Alton High School, 2002-2004 (Harnessing Optimism and Potential Through Education), Thornton Township High Schools Leadership Academy, Developer and Facilitator, 1999-present, Institute Day Presenter, Hillcrest High School, Teaming and How to Write Smart Goals, Consultant for QLD Learning, 2004 present, High Schools That Work Presenter, National Conference, 2004, U.S. Department of Education and Office of Vocational Education, Presenter and Coach, Smaller Learning Communities Leadership Institute, San Francisco, California and Atlanta, Georgia, 2005, ISC4 Administrator of the Year Excellence in Education Award 2003, Herman Graves Service Award (IPA, South Cook) -1999, State of Illinois Principal of the Year 1998-99, Outstanding Staff Developer Thornridge High School Faculty -1998, Exceptional Performance & Contributions, presented by Educational Talent Search 1995, The South Suburban Family Shelter Board of Directors, The Links, Incorporated Board of Directors and National President, South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, University of Illinois Cooperative Extension, State Advisory Committee. , public servant and community leader of three daughters of the Links operation Maya Harris, were raised., Edmonds was named Principal of the originating Zeta Organizational Leadership Committee Inc., the! 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