She earned her B.A. She has three grandchildren and is a mentor to many young women and men. 71, the Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015, and H.R. Terrell High School in 1943 at the age of 16. Frances Vashon Atkinson was born in St. Louis and began her education there. She worked, saved, and with the sacrifice and hard work of her parents became the first in her family to graduate from college. These Wigs Install in Seconds. Through the years, as the couple moved from the Tenth District, Texas to the Second, Mid-Atlantic States and the District of Columbia, and to the sixth, Georgia, the two have formed a trained, spiritually-oriented working team which has made an indelible imprint on American life wherever they have lived. She was the first African American to serve as the Chair of the Board of United Way of America. W.E.B. She hosts a weekly Sunday morning call for parents nationwide to find solace and help. 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. The Florida lawmaker was considered the Conscience of the Senate based on her drive to improve life for low-income families and individuals. Her parents were activists, instilling Vice President Harris with a strong sense of justice. In addition to raising academic standards and expectations, Congresswoman Wilson taught her students the power of advocacy. Vice President Harris and her sister, Maya Harris, were primarily raised and inspired by their mother, Shyamala Gopalan. Each course endeavor afforded new knowledge, growth and understanding. She was married to Dr. Horace C. Scott and was the mother of one daughter, Marjorie Ann Scott Upshur, who pre-deceased her. 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. The Links Incorporated - Founding Members On the evening of November 9, 1946, Margaret Hawkins and Sarah Scott, two young Philadelphia matrons, invited seven of their friends to join them in organizing a new type of inner-city club. By doing so, the needs of people were met. 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. Helen Grey Edmonds died in Durham, North Carolina on May 9, 1995. When Maloney was elected in 1957, her aim was to develop for The Links, a national program in which every chapter would be involved and would serve needs no other organization was addressing. 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. She has traveled across America, South America, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa and West Africa. She was also responsible for the administration of all Georgia GED testing and supported local literacy action groups throughout Georgia. On August 11, 2020, Vice President Harris accepted President Joe Bidens invitation to become his running mate and help unite the nation. Prior to her corporate work, Smith spent several years as university administrator in varied capacities. Margaret Pauline Fletcher Weeden Maloney, always called Polly, was born and grew up in Annapolis, Maryland, the daughter of William and Eliza Fletcher. Each week, she took her turn cooking for the approximately 250 people who come. Diversity and Inclusion Award, Murtis Taylor Human Services System Marion Minton died in 1979. 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. In that role, Vice President Harris created a ground-breaking program to provide first-time drug offenders with the opportunity to earn a high school degree and find employment. Stratton served as the first national corresponding secretary and as president of the Philadelphia (PA) Chapter. A few other honors earned by this brilliant young woman are the Sarah A. Blocker Meritorious Community Service Award from Florida Memorial College; Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Lambda Chapters Distinguished Community Service Award; salute to Leadership Award, from the Agricultural Investment Fund, Inc.; Trail Blazer Award of the Womens Committee of 100; Women in Communication, Community Headliner Award; the Bronze Medallion of The National Conference of Christians and Jews; and the Leadership Award of the Antidefamation League. 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. The compost plant closed its doors just short of two years after its opening. Many young people were guided toward successes in college and in professions, which they might not have tried without her encouragement. She received her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati of School of Medicine and her bachelor of science in biology from Tufts University. Johnnetta Betsch Cole, is an accomplished educator and museum professional; noted speaker and author on issues of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion; and a committed advocate for social justice. Campbell began her career as a Criminal Investigator assigned to the Washington, D.C. Field Office. She defended the Affordable Care Act in court, enforced environmental law, and was a national leader in the movement for marriage equality. 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. 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. In 1972, she became the first nurse ever elected to the Texas State House and achieved that that same distinction upon her election to the Texas Senate in 1986. One of the intellectual forces behind the early NAACP was pioneering sociologist W.E.B. 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. Take charge of your health is her motto. 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. These words shared by her mentor Founder Fannie Pettie Watts are a daily driving force for Valerie Be the best you can be, do the best that you can, give the best of yourself, and you will go far.She hopes Founder Watts is looking down on her with a smile from above, because she is proud of her accomplishments. Virginia is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., The Links Inc., The Continental Societies Inc. and Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Virginia regularly participates in the National Urban Leagues BEEP-Program, lecturing at Historical Black Colleges and Universities. This effort was formally recognized by DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano and the Ambassador of the Netherlands. A native Virginian, she resides in Cleveland, Ohio and is the mother of three adult children, Reverend Kimberley S. Copeland, Dr. Garrison E. Copeland and Michael Patterson Taylor Copeland. One aspect of her company focuses on teaching the tools that will result in effective communication, savvy navigation and appropriate advocacy. Further, she has secured more than $10 million in grants for visionary programs involving the professional community in cutting-edge issues such as adolescent pregnancy prevention, family planning, promotion of physical activity among African American youth, school-age child care, and recruitment and retention of minority youth in undergraduate and graduate programs. From the year of her induction into The Links, Incorporated, she has served on the Executive Council of the organization, ranging from the National Nominating Committee to the national president. Memorial Services were held on Friday, July 15, at the Port of History Museum in Philadelphia. After completing her term as National President Ellison served for four years as a member of the Executive Council. Glenda F. Newell-Harris, M.D, is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and a media spokesperson whose opinions on new advances in medicine and controversial medical issues have made her a valued medical expert. President Frazier spoke for all members when she pointed out that the organization was fortunate to have known co-founder Scott during the decades of its growth; to have served with her; and to have been touched by examples of the character, integrity, and steadfastness of purpose, which characterized her personal life. She was active in Jack and Jill and served a term as national president of that organization. Rep. Demings is married to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, is a proud mother to three sons, and proud grandmother to five. Coalition of 100 Black Women, Community Service Award 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. Pauline Ellison 7. 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. Barbara Dixon Simpkins 13. from Columbia University in New York. Throughout her term of office and continuing subsequently, Ellison took an active, leadership role in her own chapter, Arlington (VA). It met four timesConsultation I, II, III, and IV. In 1970, the 17th National Assembly, meeting in Cincinnati, elected Helen Gray Edmonds of Durham, North Carolina, as the fifth national president. In 1985, she led the largest delegation attending the end of the Womens Decade in Nairobi Kenyaa group of over 140 internationally known African Americans. Dynamic, highly respected, public servant and community leader. Under her leadership, AARP has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies. 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. Her educational development began as a student at Tennessee State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics with honors. Rep. Demings got her first job at age 14. OUR LEGACY Northern Indiana (IN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Our Legacy On November 9, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, two friends invited seven of their other friends to discuss forming a new type of club to respond to the needs of African Americans in the aftermath of World War II. Humanitarian Award, The Diversity Center In the early days of the organization, she worked very hard with the Vigilance Committee. 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. In the summer of 1986, very early in her term of office, President Frazier scheduled open house at The Links national headquarters for the Auxiliaries of each of three major conventions meeting in Washington that summer. Her mother moved to Fort Worth when she was ten years old. as a child, which had instilled in her a fundamental sense of right and wrong. As an indication of The Links continuing support of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), President Frazier served on the UNCF board of directors throughout her term. 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 enjoys playing her organ and working with her block club. Calling upon these experiences during her first term as The Links national president, Purnell directed moving the national headquarters into larger, more suitable accommodations.