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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In the News<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>In The Community<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Legislative Affairs<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Awards & Commendations<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>In The Community<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Margot_James_Copeland_New-1.jpg\")
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Margot James Copeland, Director Of Philanthropy And Civic Engagement At KeyBank, To Retire In 2019<\/h2>\n
Cleveland, OH \u2013 15th National President Margot James Copeland, Cleveland (OH) Chapter, retires this month as the director of philanthropy and civic engagement with KeyBank. read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/lybra-clemons-1.jpg\")
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Most Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity<\/strong><\/h2>\nLybra Clemons, San Jose (CA) Chapter, the global head of diversity and inclusion for PayPal, was named to the Black Enterprise Most Powerful Women In Corporate Diversity list. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Port-City-TX-TEN-80-Nationalsa.jpg\")
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Birmingham (AL) and Port City (TX) Chapters Plant NSBE Jr. Programs at Multiple Schools<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 For some chapters, one LINKS-NSBE Jr. Chapter just isn’t enough. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GMAliciaBoler-Davis225-Photo-by-John-F.-Martin-for-General-Motors.jpg\")
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General Motors Provides $35,000 STEM Grant to The Links, Incorporated<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 Today’s General Motors (GM) is built on the strength of its diverse workforce, and the company recognizes the importance of giving back. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Links-NSBE-Jr-MOU-Signing.jpg\")
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The Links, Incorporated and National Society of Black Engineers Extend Partnership Through 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 The Links, Incorporated and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) agreed in September to extend their partnership for three years through 2021. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Birmingham-AL-IMG.jpg\")
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LINKS-STEMREADY Program Brings National Resources to Local Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 Most jobs of the future will require a strong grasp of math and science. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Local-Links-Convene-in-Indy2.jpg\")
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Local Links Convene in Indy for Annual Confab<\/strong><\/h2>\nIndianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 Members of The Jacksonville (FL) and Bold City (FL) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated.. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BirminghamChapterPhoto.jpg\")
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The Links, Inc. Event “Where Art Meets Soul” Raises Money for Public Service August 26
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Birmingham (AL) Chapter, The Links, Inc. will fill UAB’s Alys Stephens Center with beautiful art and music as they raise funding for the organization’s many service projects on Sat. Aug. 26. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/BucksCountyChapter-1.jpg\")
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Bucks County (PA) Chapter Links, Incorporated host 4th Annual Legends Tea
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nCongratulations to The Bucks County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated!Deborah Camp-Frye is the chapter’s immediate past president. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/MLK_SelmaChapter.jpg\")
Links chapter holds annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Selma Chapter of the Links, Incorporated hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast on Monday at the Carl C. Morgan Center. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/EssexCountyChapterLinksCotillion2017.jpg\")
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Essex County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated 13th Biennial Emerald & Ivory Debutante Cotillion
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nESSEX COUNTY, NJ <\/strong>\u2013 Emerald and ivory lights illuminated the breathtaking grand ballroom of The Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/TownLakeChapter-1.jpg\")
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The Town Lake Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Announces Annual Mardi Gras Magic Gala
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nAUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2018 \/PRNewswire\/<\/strong> \u2014 The Town Lake Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomes the Greater Austin community to its annual Mardi Gras Magic Gala, to be held at the J.W. Marriott in…. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Links-2018-1.jpg\")
<\/h2>\nMembers from The Links, Inc. Return to Jamaica for Humanitarian Mission Trip
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, DC<\/strong> \u2013 More than 190 members of The Links, Incorporated, are set to return to Montego Bay, Jamaica on January 23rd, on another humanitarian mission to benefit education, health care and welfare for the island nation’s schools and students. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/USJamaicaAmbassador.jpg\")
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One Million Invested By The Links, Incorporated In Jamaica’s Economy
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, DC<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 More than 190 members of The Links, Incorporated, an organization of African-American women connected in friendship and service, will return to Montego Bay, Jamaica for the …. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/LinksGardenRibbonCutting.jpg\")
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The Links, Incorporated, Third Humanitarian Trip To Jamaica<\/strong><\/h2>\nMontego Bay, St. James<\/strong> \u2013 A delegation from The Links, Incorporated, an organization of African-American women connected in friendship and service, returned to Montego Bay… Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/HelenGiddings400-1.jpg\")
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Dallas community asked to join the fight against human trafficking
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nDallas, Texas<\/b> \u2013 The fight against human trafficking is growing more intense in Texas as lawmakers and law enforcement ratchet up their efforts to stop the epidemic. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Mission-Trip-to-Jamaica400-1.jpg\")
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\nDonna Terrell’s Mission Trip to Jamaica<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\nMontego Bay, Jamaica<\/strong> \u2013 Fox 16 News Anchor Donna Terrell said, “I have always wanted to go on a mission trip because it is chance to go to another country and work … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/StudentsMotown-1.jpg\")
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Students learn about Motown and ‘Great Migration’
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nGastonia, North Carolina<\/strong> \u2013 Each year, through their signature program, Artists in Schools, the Piedmont Chapter of The Links, Incorporated provides Black History programming for … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Yes-I-Can-Conference-1.jpg\")
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Annual “Yes, I Can! Yes, I Will!” Conference Engages and Supports Middle-School Girls<\/strong><\/h2>\nMadison, Wisconsin<\/strong> \u2013 About 60 African-American middle school girls from throughout the Madison area will come together at Fountain of Life Church on Madison’s south side on Monday, March 12, as the … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/lifesaving-gift2-1.jpg\")
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A lifesaving gift from Milwaukee to Jamaica<\/strong><\/h2>\nMilwaukee, Wisconsin<\/strong> \u2013 The Links Incorporated Milwaukee Chapter recently returned from a trip to Jamaica to deliver a lifesaving portable ultrasound machine. It was the culmination of two years of fundraising. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Beautillion-Green-Coat-1.jpg\")
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Young men’s leadership training culminates with Links Beautillion<\/strong><\/h2>\nTallahassee, Florida<\/strong> \u2013 The 8th Annual Links Beautillion will take place on Sunday, 6 p.m. at Florida A&M University’s Al Lawson Center. Links Beautillion participants were selected based upon … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Velma-Ritcherson-1.jpg\")
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Do Something Good: 91-year-old woman passes pearls of wisdom to young girls of color<\/strong><\/h2>\nMadison, Wisconsin<\/b> \u2013 When Velma Ritcherson speaks, you can hear a pin drop. She can deliver such incredible impactful messages in just a few words. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Central-Mass.-Chapter2.jpg\")
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Group hopes to connect, help Central Mass. women of color<\/strong><\/h2>\nWorchester, Massachusetts <\/b>\u2013 Deborah Plummer and Adrienne Hall-Phillips came from different parts of the country to Central Massachusetts to work in different jobs. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/41st-Assembly-Health-Safety-Fair2-1.jpg\")
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Health & safety fair will offer free dental screening for kids, education on numerous topics<\/strong><\/h2>\nIndianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 To kick off their 41st National Assembly, members of The Links, Incorporated will take part in a day of service offering free health and safety education and free dental screenings for children.\u2026 Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Indianapolis-Chpater2-1.jpg\")
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Community Link: The Links, Incorporated<\/strong><\/h2>\nIndianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 On this week’s Community Link, we are discussing The Links, Incorporated, an organization serving the African-American youth in Indianapolis. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Glenda-Newell-Harris2-1.jpg\")
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Links Incorporated convene in Indy<\/strong><\/h2>\nIndianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 The Links Inc., an international service organization comprised of professional women of color, is making a significant impact in Indianapolis this week. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/linksinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jackie-Joyner-Kersee-Canal-Walk2-1.jpg\")
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee joins hundreds of women for morning workout downtown<\/strong><\/h2>\nIndianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 There was an Olympic feel to an early morning workout on the downtown canal. We’re told more than 2,000 women showed up for it. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
In The Community<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Legislative Affairs<\/h4><\/a><\/li>
Awards & Commendations<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
In The Community<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
<\/div>\n<\/p>\nMargot James Copeland, Director Of Philanthropy And Civic Engagement At KeyBank, To Retire In 2019<\/h2>\n
Cleveland, OH \u2013 15th National President Margot James Copeland, Cleveland (OH) Chapter, retires this month as the director of philanthropy and civic engagement with KeyBank. read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nMost Powerful Women in Corporate Diversity<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Lybra Clemons, San Jose (CA) Chapter, the global head of diversity and inclusion for PayPal, was named to the Black Enterprise Most Powerful Women In Corporate Diversity list. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nBirmingham (AL) and Port City (TX) Chapters Plant NSBE Jr. Programs at Multiple Schools<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Washington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 For some chapters, one LINKS-NSBE Jr. Chapter just isn’t enough. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nGeneral Motors Provides $35,000 STEM Grant to The Links, Incorporated<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Washington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 Today’s General Motors (GM) is built on the strength of its diverse workforce, and the company recognizes the importance of giving back. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nThe Links, Incorporated and National Society of Black Engineers Extend Partnership Through 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Washington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 The Links, Incorporated and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) agreed in September to extend their partnership for three years through 2021. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nLINKS-STEMREADY Program Brings National Resources to Local Initiatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Washington, D.C. <\/b>\u2013 Most jobs of the future will require a strong grasp of math and science. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nLocal Links Convene in Indy for Annual Confab<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Indianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 Members of The Jacksonville (FL) and Bold City (FL) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated.. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nThe Links, Inc. Event “Where Art Meets Soul” Raises Money for Public Service August 26
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Birmingham (AL) Chapter, The Links, Inc. will fill UAB’s Alys Stephens Center with beautiful art and music as they raise funding for the organization’s many service projects on Sat. Aug. 26. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nBucks County (PA) Chapter Links, Incorporated host 4th Annual Legends Tea
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nCongratulations to The Bucks County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated!Deborah Camp-Frye is the chapter’s immediate past president. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nLinks chapter holds annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Selma Chapter of the Links, Incorporated hosted its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast on Monday at the Carl C. Morgan Center. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nEssex County Chapter of The Links, Incorporated 13th Biennial Emerald & Ivory Debutante Cotillion
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nESSEX COUNTY, NJ <\/strong>\u2013 Emerald and ivory lights illuminated the breathtaking grand ballroom of The Hanover Marriott in Whippany, New Jersey. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nThe Town Lake Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Announces Annual Mardi Gras Magic Gala
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nAUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26, 2018 \/PRNewswire\/<\/strong> \u2014 The Town Lake Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomes the Greater Austin community to its annual Mardi Gras Magic Gala, to be held at the J.W. Marriott in…. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/h2>\nMembers from The Links, Inc. Return to Jamaica for Humanitarian Mission Trip
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, DC<\/strong> \u2013 More than 190 members of The Links, Incorporated, are set to return to Montego Bay, Jamaica on January 23rd, on another humanitarian mission to benefit education, health care and welfare for the island nation’s schools and students. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nOne Million Invested By The Links, Incorporated In Jamaica’s Economy
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nWashington, DC<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 More than 190 members of The Links, Incorporated, an organization of African-American women connected in friendship and service, will return to Montego Bay, Jamaica for the …. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nThe Links, Incorporated, Third Humanitarian Trip To Jamaica<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Montego Bay, St. James<\/strong> \u2013 A delegation from The Links, Incorporated, an organization of African-American women connected in friendship and service, returned to Montego Bay… Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nDallas community asked to join the fight against human trafficking
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nDallas, Texas<\/b> \u2013 The fight against human trafficking is growing more intense in Texas as lawmakers and law enforcement ratchet up their efforts to stop the epidemic. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\n\nDonna Terrell’s Mission Trip to Jamaica<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Montego Bay, Jamaica<\/strong> \u2013 Fox 16 News Anchor Donna Terrell said, “I have always wanted to go on a mission trip because it is chance to go to another country and work … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nStudents learn about Motown and ‘Great Migration’
\n<\/strong><\/h2>\nGastonia, North Carolina<\/strong> \u2013 Each year, through their signature program, Artists in Schools, the Piedmont Chapter of The Links, Incorporated provides Black History programming for … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nAnnual “Yes, I Can! Yes, I Will!” Conference Engages and Supports Middle-School Girls<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Madison, Wisconsin<\/strong> \u2013 About 60 African-American middle school girls from throughout the Madison area will come together at Fountain of Life Church on Madison’s south side on Monday, March 12, as the … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nA lifesaving gift from Milwaukee to Jamaica<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/strong> \u2013 The Links Incorporated Milwaukee Chapter recently returned from a trip to Jamaica to deliver a lifesaving portable ultrasound machine. It was the culmination of two years of fundraising. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nYoung men’s leadership training culminates with Links Beautillion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tallahassee, Florida<\/strong> \u2013 The 8th Annual Links Beautillion will take place on Sunday, 6 p.m. at Florida A&M University’s Al Lawson Center. Links Beautillion participants were selected based upon … Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nDo Something Good: 91-year-old woman passes pearls of wisdom to young girls of color<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Madison, Wisconsin<\/b> \u2013 When Velma Ritcherson speaks, you can hear a pin drop. She can deliver such incredible impactful messages in just a few words. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nGroup hopes to connect, help Central Mass. women of color<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Worchester, Massachusetts <\/b>\u2013 Deborah Plummer and Adrienne Hall-Phillips came from different parts of the country to Central Massachusetts to work in different jobs. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nHealth & safety fair will offer free dental screening for kids, education on numerous topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Indianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 To kick off their 41st National Assembly, members of The Links, Incorporated will take part in a day of service offering free health and safety education and free dental screenings for children.\u2026 Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nCommunity Link: The Links, Incorporated<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Indianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 On this week’s Community Link, we are discussing The Links, Incorporated, an organization serving the African-American youth in Indianapolis. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nLinks Incorporated convene in Indy<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Indianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 The Links Inc., an international service organization comprised of professional women of color, is making a significant impact in Indianapolis this week. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/p>\nJackie Joyner-Kersee joins hundreds of women for morning workout downtown<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Indianapolis, Indiana <\/b>\u2013 There was an Olympic feel to an early morning workout on the downtown canal. We’re told more than 2,000 women showed up for it. Read more.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>