Metropolitan District of Columbia Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

05/10/2026

Today we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, aunties, godmothers, caregivers, and nurturers across The Links, Incorporated and beyond. You hold families together, comfort our elders, guide our children, and still lead and serve with excellence.

Your love is not ordinary; it is powerful, visionary, and it changes lives and communities for the better.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the women who freely love, nurture and protect others. May your day be filled with love, laughter, peace, and joy. Your powerful presence has made a profound difference in the lives of your families, friends, and communities. Your courage, sacrifice, and service have transformed countless lives, and your strength and commitment to the greater good will continue to bring healing, hope, and transformation to generations to come.

05/03/2026

Please watch LIVE the DC Chapters of the Links, Incorporated and NCNW DC’s mayoral forum to learn the plans each candidate has for our city and nation’s capital.

Watch at the link in our bio:

https://www.youtube.com/live/30piNjKxUoE?feature=shared

Submit questions at https://tinyurl.com/Linksincdc

05/03/2026

Please watch LIVE the DC Chapters of the Links, Incorporated and NCNW DC’s mayoral forum to learn the plans each candidate has for our city and nation’s capital.

Submit questions at https://tinyurl.com/Linksincdc

STATE OF THE DISTRICT ISSUES FORUM FEATURING WASHINGTON DC MAYORAL CANDIDATES On May 3, 2026

05/02/2026

SEE YOU TOMORROW AT UDC!

04/28/2026

Join the Washington DC chapters of the Links Incorporated and the Washington Section of the National Council of Negro Women for the State of the District Issues Forum on Sunday, May 3 at 300 pm at UDC Main Campus Auditorium!

DC’s mayoral candidates will have the opportunity to share their platforms and outline concrete plans to address the issues most critical to the health and wellness of District residents in advance of the June 16 primary.

Register at link in our bio or at

https://tinyurl.com/LinksIncDCMayorsForum

04/14/2026

April 11–17, 2026 | Black Maternal Health Week
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The Metropolitan (DC) Chapter and Arlington (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated were honored to partner for a powerful fireside chat with Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14)—sponsor of the Momnibus Act and Co-Chair of the Congressional Black Maternal Health Caucus.

She is leading the fight to address our nation’s maternal health crisis and improve outcomes for new moms.

Thank you to our sisters—Rep. Lauren Underwood (Hoffman Estates(IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated), Joi Olivia Chaney (Metropolitan (DC) Chapter), and Krysta Nicole Jones (Arlington (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated)—for a thoughtful, solutions-driven dialogue.

Together, we remain committed to protecting Black mothers and advancing health equity.

Learn more about the Momnibus at http://blackmaternalhealthcaucus-underwood.house.gov/Momnibus.

04/07/2026

The Metropolitan (DC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has proudly served the Washington, D.C. community since 1979—and we’re continuing that legacy by investing in the next generation of leaders.

Our Scholarship Program supports local college students entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year with financial assistance and mentorship to help them thrive.

We’re looking for students who:
✨ Demonstrate strong academic achievement
✨ Have clear higher education goals
✨ Are committed to serving their communities

Eligibility:
✔️ Must be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior, or senior at an accredited HBCU during the 2025–2026 academic year
✔️ Must be a graduate of a high school in DC, Maryland, or Virginia (Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Alexandria County, or the City of Alexandria)
✔️ Minimum GPA of 3.0
✔️ Demonstrated unmet financial need

📅 Deadline: April 10 at 11:59 PM (EST)

🔗 Apply here or at the link in our bio: https://www.metrodclinks.org/scholarship

Don’t miss this opportunity to take your education and leadership to the next level—apply today!

04/07/2026

We are thrilled to co-sponsor this mayoral forum with our sister DC Links Chapters on Sunday, May 3rd. Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/LinksIncDCMayorsForum!

04/02/2026

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Unity through literature and art linked us together for an unforgettable afternoon last month.

The Metropolitan (DC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed students, families, and educators to celebrate the Dr. Jean Mosee Young Writers Contest and the Visual Arts Competition. Hosted at Trinity Washington University, the program highlighted exceptional talent from middle and high school students across the region.

From moving poetry and essays to striking visual art, and a keynote from master storyteller A’Lelia Bundles, each moment reflected the power of youth expression.

We proudly awarded $5,900 to support and uplift the following young creatives:

VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION

High School
• 1st Place: Nic Brioche
• 2nd Place: Clara Bernstein
• 3rd Place: Shanell Brumfield

Middle School
• 1st Place: Ellison Taylor
• 2nd Place: Josephine Elam
• 3rd Place: Alexandra Burke

YOUNG WRITERS CONTEST

High School
• 1st Place: Kaelyn Hamlet
• 2nd Place: Gavin Leonard
• 3rd Place (tie): Shaniya Hester
• 3rd Place (tie): Haile Hutchins

Middle School
• 1st Place: Ellison Taylor
• 2nd Place: Atticus Odell
• 3rd Place: Matilda Carliner