The National Council of Negro Women, Cleveland Section, Community Service Award 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. Walker Excellence in Community Service Award,Call and Postnewspaper It is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations. During almost forty years of service, she touched the lives of countless students whom she inspired to aim for higher goals. Open the form in the online editor. A former member who forfeited her membership for non-payment of dues and applies for reinstatement within two (2) years of her forfeiture, shall be reinstated upon. Her vision, education, employment, experiences, training and proven track record of accomplishment set the stage for success. as a child, which had instilled in her a fundamental sense of right and wrong. Prior to being elected as National President, Kornisha served as the 2017-2019 Regional Director of the Southeastern Region. She was one of eight civil rights leaders who met regularly with the President and members of his Cabinet during the late 1970s. 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. The Florida lawmaker was considered the Conscience of the Senate based on her drive to improve life for low-income families and individuals. Working closely with the National Programs committee, and particularly with Hazelle Boulware of Lynchburg, VA the national director of Services to Youth, Purnell secured for The Links, a grant of $101,205 from the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Program (LEAA) of the U.S. Department of Justice. After being stalled for 12 years, the GOP-led Congress in a bipartisan vote passed the bill in 2014. Top Influential Women in Corporate America,Savoy Magazine Following her retirement from the public schools, Beamon joined the faculty of the University of Cincinnati as an instructor in teacher training programs. 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. 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. Johnnetta Betsch Cole has authored, co-authored and edited several books and numerous articles for scholarly and general audiences. In 2014, she married Douglas Emhoff. 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America,Savoy Magazine The professional organizations to which she belongs include the International Reading Association, the American Association of University Professors, the National Association of College Women, the National Reading Association, and the Louisiana Reading Association. 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. In 2010, Vice President Harris was elected Californias Attorney General and oversaw the largest state justice department in the United States. In her professional life, her continuing independent study and research have attracted support from some of the most respected foundations and institutions in this country. Sint-Pieters-Leeuw (Dutch pronunciation: [snt pitrs leu]; French: Leeuw-Saint-Pierre) is a Dutch-speaking municipality of Belgium located in the province of Flemish Brabant (Flemish Region).. 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. 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. She was a member of the originating Zeta Organizational Leadership committee. 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. She has been recognized with numerous awards including Ad Color Legend Award, BE Powerful Women in Business, Ebony Power 100, BET Butterfly Award, Cosmetics Executive Women Achievers Awards, Advertising Age Women to Watch, Women Wear Daily Marketer of the Year, and many more. After short periods of teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary and College, and at Saint Pauls College in Lawrenceville, she joined the faculty of North Carolina Central University. Vice President Harris and her sister, Maya Harris, were primarily raised and inspired by their mother, Shyamala Gopalan. Besides serving as a Subcommittee Vice-Chair, Congresswoman Demings leadership positions include serving as Assistant and Regional Whip for the House Democratic Caucus, Co-Chair of Candidate Recruitment for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and Vice Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. In 1983, in her home church, she exchanged wedding vows with Rev. Margot James Copeland, Director of Philanthropy and Civic Engagement She was the first African American to serve as the Chair of the Board of United Way of America. The theme, Dynamic Dimensions, used at the 1964 Assembly over which Beamon presided, might very well characterize her administration. It is one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse districts in the nation and includes parts of northwest Miami-Dade and southern Broward counties. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Community Service Award The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. Executive Vice President KeyCorp Member and Executive Council KeyCorp. Methodist Church. 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. Maloney would identify students with college potential, but without obvious financial support, help them make application and then she would arrange for scholarship aid. A committed Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha with over four decades of leadership and service, Dr. Glover has served in several capacities, including International Vice-President, International Treasurer, and Treasurer to the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF). She also serves on the Bowling Green State University (Ohio) Student Affairs Leadership Council. Our VOTE. Purnell died at the age of 97 on Monday, October 21. 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. She is the founder of the Diversity & Innovation Caucus, the founder and co-chair of the Congressional Homelessness Caucus, co-chair of the Congressional Lupus Caucus, and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus of Bosnia. 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 Sheila Jackson Lee is an influential and forceful voice in Washington. Until his retirement, her husband, Emmanuel Crogman Wright, was president of the historic Philadelphia banking institution founded by his father, Major R. R. Wright, Sr., an ex-slave and financial genius. Congresswoman Johnson is the proud mother of her son, Kirk, and of her three grandsons, Kirk Jr., David, and James. News and World Report named her as one of the 10 most influential legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives. 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 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. Her chosen field of study was guided by her parents lessons and the police procedurals she had watched on T.V. Stanford was active with the Visiting Nurses Association and the Montgomery Hospital Association. Women invited to membership should have the following qualifications: 1) residence in the community which the chapter was chartered to serve; 2) active involvement in educational, civic and/or intercultural community activities; 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 is also the founder of ABMC, LLC, which is a full-service social impact consulting and strategy firm. With five other organizations, The Links worked with the juvenile justice project of the National Board of the YWCA. She is a member of the Advisory Boards of WHMM-TV in Washington, D.C. and the African-American Institute in New York City. Margaret Hawkins was born Margaret Josephine Rosell on January 12, 1908, in Philadelphia. Her contributions to The Links, Incorporated was most outstanding. She also launched Operation Free Palms, a project focusing on rejuvenating Orlandos most crime-ridden housing complex, the Palms Apartments. 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. 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 annual conference affords young scholars opportunity to present and critique their ongoing research. 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. While teaching at Wilberforce University, Adams met and married John Hurst Adams, then a faculty member at nearby Payne Theological Seminary. Under her leadership, AARP has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies. The 10th national president of The Links, Incorporated, Marion Elizabeth Schultz Sutherland who described herself as a professional volunteer, was unanimously elected at the 1990 Assembly. She was a member of Jack and Jill, the Mothers Study Club, Matinee Ensemble, and the Bryn Mawr School and Home Group. Since she has been a Board member, the Corporation has committed one million dollars to support the education of minority students. She represents the 18th Congressional District of Texas, centered in Houston, which is the energy capital of the world. DCs mayor appointed Adjoa to be her senior policy advisor managing the equity portfolio, and to the Commission on African American Affairsserving as the highest-ranking elected member. and a Ph.D. in anthropology with a specialization in African Studies from Northwestern University. Master Innovator,Smart Business NetworkMagazine 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. Purnell has also studied at Louisiana State University, Syracuse University, and the University of Illinois at Urbana. Throughout her term of office and continuing subsequently, Ellison took an active, leadership role in her own chapter, Arlington (VA). Campbell was appointed Special Agent in Charge of the Liaison Division within the Office of Government and Public Affairs in 2014 where she secured all diplomatic and official passports. 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. She also is a recipient of the UNCF Maya Angelou Women Who Lead award. Is a daughter or granddaughter sponsored by her mother or grandmother who is a member of The Links, Incorporated. In this role, she was responsible for some of Orlandos highest profile tasks, including special events and dignitary protection. 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. Adams holds the Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude from Southern University in Baton Rouge and the Masters of Arts degree from the University of Michigan. Membership criteria as outlined in the Bylaws, Article I and III includes: Membership in the Tacoma (WA) Chapter shall consist of women with high 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. Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Cuyahoga Community College She had one son, Clifton, Jr., and two grandchildren. Our recognized Chapters coordinate their recruitment efforts . 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). 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. 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. She is the recipient of numerous awards and has received 69 honorary degrees. Much of her life and activities center around her church. 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. Dr. Glover is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. Terrell High School in 1943 at the age of 16. 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. Her academic areas, Administration and Supervision of Educational Institutions, helped establish the foundation of her life as an educator civic leader churchwoman, wife and mother. The program was designated as a national model of innovation for law enforcement by the United States Department of Justice. She has been a member of the Columbus, GA (5-Star) Chapter for 13 years where she served as Chapter President, Chapter Vice-President, and much more. She was the first Black woman to receive a Ph.D. in history at Ohio State University. As an entrepreneur, Smith is also senior vice-president of The HR Group Inc., a management consulting firm she has co-owned with her husband, Stephen, for 30 years. 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. Through her boundless energy and her skillful leadership, the members rallied to pay for the building in full, and to fund an endowment to protect its future. Edmonds attended the International Womens Year Conference in Mexico City in July 1975 as a representative from The Links, Incorporated. As Deputy, Campbell oversees the policies, procedures, and management of the divisions of the Sergeant at Arms. Beamon herself served as the second president of the Womens Auxiliary of the National Dental Association. Saint Pauls College, Lawrenceville, Virginia, awarded her the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. She is a recognized corporate leader with over 28 years of experience in delivering results for Fortune 100 companies. 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 is a member of Metropolitan AME Church in Washington, D.C., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the National Coalition of Black Development in Home Economics, and the Black Womens Agenda. It is believed the reason for this feel good surge is tied to peoples natural desire for meaning and significance. 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. Pauline A. Ellison was born in Iron Gate, Virginia, and graduated from Watson High School in Covington. She has received citations from her Alma Mater for distinguished service and from her church for outstanding church leadership. To assist the national president, the Executive Council, and the National Assembly, she also organized the National Advisory Council, composed of all past officers and the organizing members of the Philadelphia (PA) Chapter who cared to participate. On the Council, Congresswoman Pressley worked in partnership with residents, advocates, and other elected officials to combat the inequities and disparities facing the community. At this meeting, she was elected the first national president and continued in that office until 1953. 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. The HeartLinks signature program encourages Links members and the communities we serve to take an aggressive stance against heart disease, the number one killer of African American women. She spoke to the assembled delegations. Kelli and her teams have received hundreds of awards, including Emmy, Telly, Promax, BDA, NAMIC, CTAM, CTPAA and NAACP Image Awards for her work. Ultimately, she was to become the first Black woman to be named employee relations officer at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as well as the first Black woman to serve as director of personnel for a federal agency. Her audiences have included faith-based and professional organizations as well as local, regional and national medical organizations. 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. Other institutions include her alma-mater, Ohio State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Harvard University, Radcliffe College and Western Michigan University. As a wife, committed church woman, especially to the Womens Missionary Society and the young people of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; entrepreneur; life member of the NAACP; life member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; member, International Womens Forum (IWF) and civic volunteer; she resides in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband. Guidelines for conducting National Assemblies, for selecting Honorary Members, and for identifying recipients of national awards have also been standardized. 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. Edmonds practiced her own philosophy that mass communications were the strongest basis for organizational understanding. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Community Service Award. Aka Membership Intake Process Form 2013-2023. In Lynchburg, Dr. Weeden opened his dental office and Maloney served successively as teacher, guidance counselor and administrative principal at the citys Dunbar High School. Membership in the LINKS community is free . She has several decades of active membership and involvement in many civic and community organizations. 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. 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. Membership 2022. 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. 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. After retiring from academia, Dr. Cole served as the Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art for eight years. She has provided subject matter expertise as an appointee to numerous national commissions, committees, boards, think tanks, and advisory councils for notable organizations, including NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Incorporated. Kornisha is married to Dr. Darius K. Brown, Sr., and they are the very proud parents of two children- Jordan Janay Brown and Darius Brown, Jr. She and her family are active members of New Birth Outreach Church in Columbus, GA. President, National Council of 100 Black Women. 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 also served on the Senate Judiciary Committee. She has three grandchildren and is a mentor to many young women and men. MEMBERSHIP INTAKE LEADERSHIP CONTACT LIST 2020 - 2022 REGIONAL OFFICERS Central Region Regional Director Dr. Felicia C. Echols centralrd@deltasigmatheta.org Eastern Region Regional Director Rosie Allen-Herring easternrd@deltasigmatheta.org Farwest Region Regional Director Tracy Ricard Aikens farwestrd@deltasigmatheta.org During her lifes journey, she has traveled to 50 states and 26 foreign countries. Among the agencies she has served are the Departments of Navy, Agriculture, Commerce, and Labor; the Womens Bureau; NASA; and the District of Columbia. Stratton was a member of the Hostesses, the Sunday Niters, Friends of Fellowship, the Mothers Study Club, Book and Theater, Bidders, and Jack and Jill. With a keen awareness of the need for the African-American community to develop an appreciation and involvement in the more traditionally classical art forms, she was a leader in developing an African-American awareness program for the Seattle Opera. Throughout her career, Campbell has risen through the ranks and held numerous management positions within the USSS to include the Assistant Special Agent in Charge in the Office of Technical and Mission Support and the Inspection Divisions; Assistant Inspector, Headquarters/Inspection Division; Special Agent, Criminal Investigative Division; and Special Agent, Intelligence Division. Purnells hobbies were reading, traveling, and music. She consummated her post-graduate study at the Universities of Chicago and Michigan and at Columbia University. 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. (Minutes, 1984 Assembly pp. The Department of Justice grant will bolster the Miami-Dade Police Departments ability to combat crime and violence and make the area a safer place to live, work, and raise families. She won seats in the Florida House of Representatives in 1998 and the state Senate in 2002, whereher peers elected her Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore and Minority Whip. She is the first woman, the first Black American, and the first South Asian American to be elected Vice President, as was the case with other offices she has held. Ph.D. Fall 1998 Loyola University (Chicago) Education Administration, Administrative Certificate, 1985 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Master of Science Degree in Education, 1975 Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, Bachelor of Science Degree in History and Political Science, 1971 Ball State University, Muncie, IN, South Suburban IASCD, President, Treasurer Present, South Suburban Curriculum Council, 2002 Present, American Association of School Administrators, 1999 Present, State Superintendents Task Force School Designation, 2001, Executive Leadership Institute (Motorola) I & II Design Team Member, 1996-2001, Illinois Principals Association State Director, 1997-2000, National Staff Development Council, 1994 Present, National Association of Secondary School Principals, 1992 1999, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, 1992 Present, Illinois Principals Association Region VII, Publicity Director, 1992; Director, 1996, Leadership Coach New Leaders for New Schools, 2008-Present, Resident Coach New Leaders for New Schools, 2007-2008, National Staff Development Consultant for School Professional Development Audits, JoEllen Killion, Chair, 2001-present, IL Gates Coalition for Systems Change and Technology Integration in Schools, State Trainer with Dr. Diane Asbey and Lynda Irvin, 2001- present, Illinois Principals Association Aspiring Principals Workshop Presenter since 1994, H.O.P.E. 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. Formerly, Copeland served as Chief Diversity Officer at Key and under her leadership Key was consistently ranked as a Top 50 or Most Noteworthy Company for Diversity by DiversityInc. Her bipartisan anti-lynching bill passed the Senate in 2018. Recognizing that business and community prosperity go hand in hand, Copeland leads Keys commitment to transforming and sustaining communities. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellow of the American Anthropological Association, and a member of the Association of Black Anthropologists. Torchbearer Award, United Negro College Fund In 1984, daughter Gaye in introducing her mother said: Throughout her career as educator, administrator, community activist, missionary supervisor and mother extraordinaire, Dr. Adams has always committed herself to doing and being her best. President Fraziers meteor-like career in the Links began with her induction into the Greater Miami (FL) Chapter in 1970. Margaret Hawkins died on October 4, 1963. She retired in December 2007 from Thornton Township High School, District 205, where she served as the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Professional Development and as the director for Special Education and the District Coordinator for Small Learning Communities.