In 2014, she married Douglas Emhoff. On January 11, 1970, the Cincinnati Enquirer saluted Vivian Beamon as one of that Citys ten most outstanding women. 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. Among her many civic activities, Purnell is a life member of the National Council of Negro Women and the NAACP. Some materials for the display were made available through the kindness of Alice Spraggins, former president of the Washington (DC) Chapter, and Susan Davis of President Maloneys Lynchburg (VA) Chapter. In 2010, Vice President Harris was elected Californias Attorney General and oversaw the largest state justice department in the United States. Wright was the Philadelphia (PA) Chapters first treasurer and chair of its Constitution Committee, positions that she also held for the First Assembly in 1949. As Deputy, Campbell oversees the policies, procedures, and management of the divisions of the Sergeant at Arms. 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. In her state, Virginia, she served on the Central Planning District Commission and the Virginia Cultural Laureate Center. 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 represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas, centered in Houston, which is the energy capital of the world. in Criminology from Florida State University, then went on to receive a Masters in Public Administration. She now serves on Habitats Land Acquisition Board. On May 13, 1933, she married Frederick C. Hawkins. Recently, she introduced theFree Credit Score Act, legislation to require consumer reporting agencies to include a credit score when providing consumers with a free annual credit report. She was also a member of the Philadelphia Grand Opera Company, Heritage House, and the Fellowship Commission. Dolly Adams 9. While at HUD, Ellison pursued her ongoing interest in the academic development of young people. Dr. Glover was initiated into the Alpha Psi Chapter at Tennessee State University in November 1971. As a former educator, elementary school principal, community leader, school board member, state legislator, and founder of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, Congresswoman Wilson earned a reputation as a Voice for the Voiceless. Her tenure in Congress, now in its fourth term, also has been marked by her signature spirit of unrelenting advocacy on behalf of the less fortunate. She also enjoys playing her organ and working with her block club. The Links, Incorporated was founded by two young Philadelphia visionaries and seven of their friends on November 9, 1946. 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. Before her election as national president, she developed and delineated the National and International Trends and Services program facet. search tools / download zoom Upcoming Pages Moreover, she coordinated the changes involved in continuing the shift from voluntary leadership to the current partnership of voluntary elected leaders supported by an expanded professional staff funded by the organization. Demings is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Womens Caucus, and New Democratic Caucus. Smith retired from the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) as the Assistant Commissioner and Georgia State Director for Adult Education and GED Testing in 2018. Educationally, President Harris holds a Masters of Public Administration degree, Bachelor of Business Administration degree, a Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Government Financial Manager. She was active in the League of Women Voters, Jack and Jill, the Mainline Charity League, the Discarders, the Wayne Fellowship Guild and the Cho Club. Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris selected as President of The Links Glenda Newell-Harris, M.D., the 16th national president of The Links, Incorporated ( BlackNews.com) The Links,. 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). Deputy Sergeant at Arms, United States House of Representatives. Gladys Gary Vaughn 14. She began as a Speech and English teacher in Winston-Salem, North Carolina but after her marriage, moved with her new husband, Dr. Henry P. Weeden, to Lynchburg, Virginia. 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. 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. Campbell was personally recognized for her professionalism and dedication to ensuring the safety and security of Members and staff. 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. She has three grandchildren and is a mentor to many young women and men. With her parents proudly at her side, she received a B.S. During her lifetime, she has received sterling awards of achievement, including, her speech, If Not You, Who? 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. Frances Vashon Atkinson was born in St. Louis and began her education there. 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. The Alphabettes, Quetts and Archousai, many of whom were also members of The Links, toured the building with their families. On August 11, 2020, Vice President Harris accepted President Joe Bidens invitation to become his running mate and help unite the nation. Mrs. Liberty joined the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in 1994 at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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. Her best- selling books are entitled:My Journal: Myself, Inside Out, Letay Publishing, andA is for Attitude: An Alphabet for Living, Harper Collins, paperback edition. In addition, to her music, she lists writing and contract bridge as her hobbies. President Ellison has said that she envisions Links members as a human resource bank for the nation a source for leaders who will serve their communities and combine their talents and assets to influence decision and policy makers of this country. 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 well known for her disruptive work on COVERGIRL partnering with unconventional beauty talent (Queen Latifah, Pink, Ellen, Janelle Monae) before their prime, breakthrough new product innovation, and unexpected pop-culture tie-ins partnerships (sports, movies, female empowerment) that fostered record brand love, equity, and sales growth. She earned a B.A. She is also an Aspen-Rodel Fellow in Public Leadership, Class of 2012. 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. 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. 2 answers QUESTION Using complete sentences, describe how the constitutional convention worked to create the Oklahoma Constitution. National Legislative Affairs and Public Issues Committee. She served as Director and vice president for four years. Developed a comprehensive, culturally competent, medically accurate, and age appropriate sexual education and health curriculum, which was successfully adopted as a permanent part of the Boston Public Schools wellness policy. During her years as editor of The Pacific Leader, she and her husband sponsored a group of high school girls, The Leaderettes, who were active in promoting good citizenship and wholesome entertainment for their peers. Dr. Newell-Harris experiences as an advocate and navigator for her friends and family over the years have affirmed for her the necessity for consumers of health care to acquire these skills. Kelli is an Emmy Award-winning creative visionary and entrepreneurial business leader with over 30 years of leadership experience in brand-building. She currently serves as trustee of Kent State University, (chairing the Academic Excellence and Student Success Committee), the Cleveland Clinic, Say Yes to Education NY, NY, the Thomas White Foundation and the Kenneth Scott Foundation. During her lifes journey, she has traveled to 50 states and 26 foreign countries. Margot James Copeland, Director of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement She was a charter member of the Cincinnati (OH) Chapter and before her election as president in 1962, had served as Central Area director and national vice president. Marion Minton was also born in Philadelphia and attended the University of Pennsylvania. Professionally, Dr. Glover serves as President of Tennessee State University, her beloved alma mater, and is the institutions eighth and first woman president. Through her activism and non-profit Salute Selma, Inc., Abina has had the privilege to work and march with people like Congressman John Lewis, Past Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, George Bush, President Joe Biden, and Vice President Kamala Harris. She held the position of President of Cotys Global Consumer Beauty Division and Senior Vice President of Procter & Gambles Global Cosmetics leading a portfolio of flagship international make-up brands including COVERGIRL, Max Factor, Sally Hansen, Rimmel London, Bourjois, and more. Congresswoman Wilson understands Congress role as a global leader in human and civil rights and has led its efforts to fight for the safe return of the 219 Nigerian schoolgirls still missing since their June 2014 abduction by Boko Haram and to aid in the defeat of the terrorist group. and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University. Ellison has been honored by many national civic and service organizations for her achievements. Other community services include the Board of Trustees of the Greater Miami United Way, Council of Presidents, American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters, the board of directors of The Girl Scout Council of Tropical Florida, executive board of the New World School of the Arts, Board of Directors of the National Coalition on Black Voter Participation, Inc., and the Orange Bowl Committee. 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