Black K.A.R.E.

Legacy Awardee Theodore Smiley Lacey with former Chapter President Tammy King Theodora Smiley Lacey, the chapter's charter member and first president received the Legacy Award at this year's annual luncheon. The Platinum member and civil rights activist continues to be an active member of the chapter as well as a mentor to scores of new members. Theodora's glorious history includes her civil rights work in her hometown of Montgomery, Alabama where she helped organize the Mont

In 1946, when Philadelphia educators Margaret Rosell Hawkins and Sarah Strickland Scott co founded the Links, Inc. — their vision for an intercity volunteer service organization for professional women of African descent — they did so with the help of just seven friends. Today,  the Links  has grown to more than 16,000 members ( including Vice President Kamala Harris ) in 299 chapters across the country, the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom, who log more than one million hours

Beyond The Headlines: The NABJ Journey , a documentary produced by Teaneck resident and Bergen County Alumni Member Allison Davis, highlights the historic significance of the National Association of Black Journalists, the 44 founders, and their impact on the media profession. The Bergen County (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated sponsored and filled the theater in support of this amazing legacy and moment. Watch the trailer below.