The Charlotte Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

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The Charlotte Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

The Charlotte (NC) Chapter is committed to enriching and sustaining the culture and survival of persons of African ancestry in the Charlotte community.

05/29/2026

Celebrating Scholarship. Empowering Futures.

On May 16, the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated proudly recognized its newest class of scholarship recipients at our annual luncheon at Dressler’s Restaurant.

This year, we awarded 17 scholarships — representing an investment of more than $120,000 in education, leadership, and future success. 📚✨

Our scholarship efforts now extend beyond our local village, including support for middle school girls in Ghana’s Eastern Region as they transition into boarding school. 🌍

With more than 200 scholars supported over the years, our commitment to academic excellence and service remains strong.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we take a moment to reflect and remember those who lost their lives in military service, while also uplifting the often-overlooked contributions of Black women who have served with courage, skill, and resilience.

Black women have long played vital roles in our military history, even when their service went unrecognized or undervalued. Their commitment, leadership, and perseverance have shaped outcomes, supported troops, and strengthened communities both on and off the battlefield.

One powerful example is the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve overseas during World War II. Tasked with clearing a massive backlog of mail for U.S. troops in Europe, these women worked tirelessly under challenging conditions, restoring a crucial connection between soldiers and their loved ones. Their efforts boosted morale and demonstrated extraordinary dedication and excellence.
Today, we honor their legacy, and the many Black women whose service and sacrifice continue to impact generations.

05/10/2026

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

Today, we celebrate every expression of motherhood, the love, wisdom, and care that shows up in so many forms.
We honor birth mothers, adoptive mothers, foster mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, aunties, godmothers, chosen mothers, and mother figures. We also hold space for those who are grieving, those navigating complicated relationships, those longing to become mothers, and those who mother in ways that may go unseen.
Motherhood is not one story, it’s many. And each one deserves recognition.
To those who show up with a mother’s heart, offering guidance, protection, patience, and love, your impact shapes lives and builds legacies. 💖

💬 We’d love to hear from you:
What’s a lesson from a mother or mother figure that continues to guide you today? Let’s celebrate the many expressions of motherhood and the wisdom carried through them.

05/02/2026

🧠💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month

This month, we’re centering the wellness, softness, and strength of Black women, honoring not just what we carry, but how we care for ourselves.
In a world that often expects Black women to be everything for everyone, choosing rest, boundaries, and healing is a powerful act. Mental health is health, and protecting your peace is essential, not optional.
This May, we’re leaning into:
✨ Honest conversations
✨ Support without stigma
✨ Boundaries without guilt
✨ Joy, healing, and alignment
Whether it’s therapy, faith, rest, movement, or community, take what you need and make space for yourself. You deserve that. Always. 💜

🎨 Artwork credit: Morning Glory by Danielle Mckinney. danielle_mckinney_

Mckinney’s work is known for its intimate,
cinematic portrayals of Black women in moments of rest, reflection, and self-possession, capturing a powerful sense of interior life, softness, and agency.

Through moody lighting, rich color, and quiet scenes, she invites viewers into spaces where Black women are centered, unobserved, and fully themselves.

You can learn more about her work here: https://www.instagram.com/daniellemckinney/

💌 If this resonates, repost, share, or forward this to a woman in your life who deserves a reminder to slow down, breathe, and take care of herself.

Let’s continue breaking cycles, shifting narratives, and prioritizing our well-being, together.

04/24/2026

💚✨ Celebrating Link Lesa ✨💚
Link Lesa Kelcy has been a cherished member of the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated since May 31, 2003, serving with dedication, grace, and heart for over two decades.
Her impact is felt across our chapter through her leadership and service in multiple areas, including The Arts, Ways & Means, Membership, and Services to Youth, along with her creative contributions that have beautifully enhanced our events over the years.
Lesa’s warm spirit, steady leadership, and signature smile have left a lasting imprint on our sisterhood. 💫
As she moves forward into Alumna status, we celebrate her incredible legacy of service and wish her continued joy as she spends more time with her beloved grandchildren.
Thank you, Link Lesa, for all you’ve given and inspired, you will always be a vital part of our chapter. 💚

04/17/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Members Series: Joanna Norman, PhD | Winthrop University - Assistant Professor 🌟

Congratulations are in order for our very own member, Joanna Norman, as she was selected to join the Cohort VII of the Links Leadership Academy (LLA). Designed for Link sisters who are committed to cultivating & strengthening advanced, transferable leadership skills that will enhance their personal & professional capacity across multiple settings.

04/08/2026

🎓✨ Scholarships Available for 2026! ✨🎓DEALINE TO APPLY APRIL 10

The Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is proud to support the next generation of leaders through scholarship opportunities!

📚 Available Scholarships:
• Dr. Mary Harper Scholarship
• Class Act Scholarship
• CPCC Scholarship

🗓 Deadline: April 10, 2026
If you’re ready to invest in your future, don’t miss this opportunity to apply! 💚

🔗 Visit www.charlottelinksinc.org for details and application information.
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04/06/2026

✨ Black Family Wellness Expo ✨
What an incredible day of health, connection, and community! 💚

The Charlotte (NC) and Piedmont (NC) Chapters of The Links, Incorporated, in partnership with Friendship Christian Church, were honored to host a successful Black Family Wellness Expo. From free health screenings and vaccinations to mental health resources and wellness education, our community showed up and showed out!
Families enjoyed music, healthy snacks, giveaways, and meaningful conversations centered around living healthier, physically, spiritually, and mentally.

Thank you to our dedicated healthcare providers, volunteers, partners, and every attendee who made this event impactful. Together, we are building stronger, healthier communities!

04/05/2026

Happy Easter
He is risen! Today we celebrate the promise of renewal, hope, and everlasting love.
As we gather with family and loved ones, may our hearts be filled with peace, joy, and the assurance that new beginnings are always possible. 💜
Wishing you a blessed and beautiful Easter Sunday.

04/04/2026

💚✨ Celebrating Excellence in Service ✨💚

Congratulations to The Johnson Family of SB&J Enterprises on being honored as Carlenia Ivory-Cantey Community Impact Honorees at the UNCF Mayor’s Masked Ball this past March!

We are especially proud to celebrate this remarkable family within our Links sisterhood. As an alumna member, Sue Johnson continues to exemplify a legacy of leadership and service, while her daughters, Yolanda and Rhonda Johnson, carry that legacy forward as active members of our chapter.
Their recognition is a testament to what we know to be true—service is not just what we do within The Links, Incorporated, but how we show up and lead in the broader community every day.

Thank you for your unwavering commitment, impact, and dedication to uplifting others. Your legacy continues to inspire us all. 💫

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Charlotte, NC

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http://www.charlottelinksinc.org/

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