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. 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. Congresswoman Jackson Lee is also the past Chairwoman of theHomeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protectionwhich under her leadership she passed the Transportation Security Act of 2007 which increased the funding for Americas transportation security. 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. On June 17, 2021, President Biden passed a bill making Juneteenth a National holiday. 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. Sarah Strickland Scott 2. 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. 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. 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. She is a Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League and American Bridge Association, and is a published author. Russell-McCloud led a dynamic, visionary, capable, dedicated team of Links who focused their time, talent, ability and expertise on the timely theme, LinkagesToward the Possible. Each member of the Executive Council, whether elected or appointed, concentrated her efforts on creating seamless organizational leadership that positively responded to the heart of The Links, Incorporated programming. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi Delta Kappa Education Fraternity, the Potomac Chapter of Girl Friends, Inc. and a member of Ft. Washington Baptist Church. From 2011 to 2018, she served as the Science, Space and Technology Committees first African-American and first female Ranking Member. With her parents proudly at her side, she received a B.S. Who are the founders? She was the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in history at Ohio State University. Scott composed the organizations pledge, a promise to support the organization, which members make. 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. Hudgins further recalled that during her administration Maloney had widened the scope of the organizations concerns to include the international scene by directing attention to the problems of the emerging African nations. Kelli is an Emmy Award-winning creative visionary and entrepreneurial business leader with over 30 years of leadership experience in brand-building. Even when her health failed and she was confined to a nursing home she would call officers and members to talk about Links. Guidelines for conducting National Assemblies, for selecting Honorary Members, and for identifying recipients of national awards have also been standardized. President Pauline Maloney was a great American woman. She was the Western Areas director of International Trends and Services and became national director of this program facet under President Purnell. Du Bois, 1918. She has been described as a visionary and global thought leader, a catalyst for breakthrough results, accelerating progress and contribution while fostering positive relationships. Thomas Gleason 1963-1987. 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. The Fraziers have three children Ronald II, is a business major at Howard University and Robert Christophe and Rozalynn Suzanne attend schools in Miami. Since the early age of eight, this national president was at the nations podiums as a gifted child prodigy, speaking to large audiences in an oratorical, persuasive and motivational style. The daughter of Dr. George G. and Minnie L. Strickland, she was also the sister and widow of physicians. 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. Upon her retirement from the Smithsonian she received the title of Director Emerita. She regularly served as Chair of the Audit Committee or Financial Expert to the Board. After completing her term as National President Ellison served for four years as a member of the Executive Council. News and World Report named her as one of the 10 most influential legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives. A recipient of numerous honors and awards, Smith was named 2020 Georgia Outstanding Individual by Georgia General Assembly and the LEAD360 business organizations Executive of the Year for 2020-21. International President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dr. Glenda Glover, Ph.D, JD, CPA, of Nashville, Tennessee is the International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women. Dr. Beamon was the first Black candidate to run on the charter ticket as a candidate for the Cincinnati City Council. She also played a major role, alongside other federal and local officials, in helping the City of Columbus win the Department of Transportations (DOT) Smart City Challenge, a nationwide competitionpowered by a pledge of up to $40 million in federal funds to transform one mid-size citys transportation network and make it safer, easier to use and more reliable. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is an advocate, a policy-maker, an activist, and a survivor. As a member of the Schultz family, she is four generations removed from Schultztown, Kentucky. Her outstanding participation in civic life continued as she was elected president of the Black Womens Agenda in 1988. from Baylor University in Waco, Texas and has continued post-doctoral study at Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois and the University of Washington in Seattle. She was the bridge that carried The Links from youth to maturity. For many years she was a guidance counselor at the Howard High School in Wilmington, Delaware. As a member of Vice President Hubert Humphreys Committee on the Back-To-School Program, and her official training and supervisory efforts with President Johnsons Youth Programs, thousands of young people were trained, employed, and brought back into the educational and economic mainstream. Johnnetta Betsch Cole has authored, co-authored and edited several books and numerous articles for scholarly and general audiences. In this capacity, she provides program leadership, expert advice, and technical assistance to citizens, members of the civic, corporate and academic communities. 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. Sutherland sees the vista of todays environment as bringing new challenges for the volunteer committed to improving the quality of life for all humanity. She also established a new strategic direction and operating structure for AARP Foundation, focusing on change in four critical areas hunger, income, housing, and isolation. This co-founder and second national president of The Links was graduated from Girls High in January 1927 and entered Philadelphia Normal School the following month. For four consecutive years of her presidency, she was listed in Ebony magazineas one of Americas 100 most influential Blacks and she has been listed in Whos Who Among Black Americans in six successive editions. A proven and dedicated mentor, she has spearheaded the growth of Sigma Gamma Rho in the Southeastern Region since 2016, serving in several leadership roles, including international first vice-president, Southeastern Region director and as international editor-in-chief. She is married to Stephen V. Leonard and they are the proud parents of two sons Victor and Alexander. In her role, she also serves as Chair & CEO of the KeyBank Foundation, guiding the companys strategic philanthropic investments, in education, neighborhood prosperity, workforce development and community service. Campbell was personally recognized for her professionalism and dedication to ensuring the safety and security of Members and staff. In recognition of her services, Ellison was named Arlingtons Woman of the Year, 1986. The Arlington County Commissioners appointed Link Ellison to the Board of Directors of Arlington Community Television. During her tenure, the district has received $3.1 billion in grants, contracts, and other assistance. In addition, Smith served as 2015-17 Chair of the National Association of State Directors of Adult Education and has testified before the U.S. Senate HELP Committee representing the issues faced by adults with literacy challenges. 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. In 2020, she broke another glass ceiling and continued her career as a guardian of the law when she became one of the first women and one of the first Black Americans to prosecute a presidential impeachment before the U.S. Senate. Since she has been a Board member, the Corporation has committed one million dollars to support the education of minority students. After Sutherland and her first husband were divorced, she married Colonel Earl Sutherland (ret.) The Florida lawmaker also created Wear Something Red Wednesdays, a weekly photo opportunity and press event with congressional leaders and lawmakers. She enjoyed traveling and entertaining friends. and Ph.D. degrees from Ohio State University. She joined the Black Womens Agenda Symposium of National Presidents in Atlanta, Georgia, convened (by Past National President Dolly Adams) to develop strategies to support the 1990 Civil Rights Restoration legislation. -Moved ILA Headquarters to 17 Battery Place, New York. Kelli is also Founder of The SonRise Project, a safe space for parents of children who struggle will mental wellness and addiction issues. Terrell High School in 1943 at the age of 16. Her first legislative achievement was the establishment of the 500 Role Models of Excellence Project as a district-sanctioned program. Her professional career was education. 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. Helen Grey Edmonds 6. Born in Miami, Congresswoman Wilson learned the value of public service and community activism from her parents. 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. Returning to Miami, she served for a few months as a volunteer coordinator in the Economic Opportunity Program, Inc., of the city. Rep. Demings enjoys spending her very limited free time riding her Harley-Davidson Road King Classic motorcycle. 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. Kelli is also Founder of The SonRise Project, a safe space for parents of children who struggle will mental wellness and addiction issues. She also served as the organizations elected National First Vice President, National Secretary and was previously employed as Delta Sigma Thetas Executive Director leading their headquarters business function. She also passed a bill that made rape in prison a felony crime. It is one of the nations oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. 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. 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. She currently serves as the National Chair and Seventh President of the National Council of Negro Women, an advocacy organization with more than 2 million members, working in the interest of womens rights and civil rights. Frazier, the daughter of Fran Chambers, is the first Heir-o-Link to fill this position. The Links, Incorporated was founded by two young Philadelphia visionaries and seven of their friends on November 9, 1946. 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. 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. "We must act today in order to preserve tomorrow," he said in criticism of the national . With five other organizations, The Links worked with the juvenile justice project of the National Board of the YWCA. Purnell has been awarded eight honorary degrees and is a member of three academic honor, societies, Beta Kappa Chi, Alpha Delta Mu, and Psi Chi. Congresswoman Val Demings represents Floridas 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Throughout her administration, Ellison emphasized the importance of the strength of the family unit. They have a large blended family that includes their children, Ella and Cole. YWCA Career Woman of Achievement Award Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson proudly represents Floridas 24th Congressional District. Since education and social reforms have always been an abiding passion, she is committed to serving and advocating for civil and human rights issues, voting rights, womens rights, economic empowerment, and criminal justice reform. She died on June 22,1987 and was funeralized in Lynchburg, Virginia, her Links home since 1950. Marion Minton was also born in Philadelphia and attended the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lee currently serves as a Leadership Coach for New Leaders for New Schools. Sixteen years after joining the organization she was elected national president. 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). There she soon became one of the citys demonstration teachers in art techniques. 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. 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. All these words and more describe Virginia W. Harris. He is the thirty-eighth person to hold this post since the House of Representatives first met in New York City in 1789. This talented, creative woman not only served as the first president of the founding chapter, but she designed the Links bracelet. 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. 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