Linked In Friendship, Connected In Service.
The Links Mission
The Links, Incorporated is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.Our core values are friendship, integrity, honesty, service, commitment, family relationships, courage, respect for self and others, legacy, confidentiality, responsibility, and accountability.
Welcome
A Message from the President Kenya Newby
I’m honored to serve as the 13th President of the Music City (TN) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. With our mission top of mind, we our focused on enhancing our community in the areas of education, civic and intercultural activities.
We are the beneficiaries of extraordinary women, who understood the importance of blending friendship and volunteerism to bring significant change to the community and throughout the world.
About The Music City (TN) Chapter
As The Circle of Friends performed deeds of friendship and service within the Nashville community, they envisioned and worked towards expanding the scope and impact of their efforts.
The Links, Incorporated agreed to establish The Circle of Friends as the third chapter in Nashville. The group selected the name Music City Chapter, The Links, Incorporated. On June 27, 1981, under the leadership of The Links National President, Julia Purnell and National Vice President, Thelma A. Hardiman, Music City Chapter, The Links, Incorporated was chartered and twenty-one members were inducted.
Our programs
The Arts
Links chapters partner with museums, symphonies, arts councils, educational institutes and corporations in order to support art programs, especially where there is a focus on artists of color. Links are creating and supporting opportunities for educating minority youth in the arts and presenting and supporting performances by youth and accomplished professional artists in a diversity of disciplines.
Services
to Youth
The words of the great children’s advocate, Marian Wright Edelman, resonate with us today more than ever. The Links, Incorporated is committed to leading the way as champions of change, ensuring that youth are academically successful and engaged in healthy lifestyles. In 2012, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Research shows that active, healthy children achieve greater success in school, have greater self-esteem, and become healthy adults who lead productive lives.
Health and Human Services
Through the Health and Human Service facet, we hope to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health and the elimination of chronic health disparities in communities of color through education, health advocacy, and optimal utilization of health resources. Community education about health risks is crucial and The Links, Incorporated plays a significant role in providing it.
International Trends and Services
The mission of the International Trends and Services facet is to expand the global platform for programs designed and developed to service the educational, health and cultural needs of people of African descent throughout the world.
National Trends and Services
The National Trends and Services facet addresses the social inequities that persist in black communities throughout the United States. The Links, Incorporated is committed toraising awareness on economic, health, social justice, and other barriers that affect our quality of life.
Upcoming events
Summer 2021
May 31 Memorial Day
June 19 Juneteenth
June 20 Father’s Day
First Day of Summer
July 4 Independence Day
Sept 6 Labor Day
