The Links | |
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Founded | November 9, 1946 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
Type | Social and service |
Affiliation | Independent |
Status | Active |
Emphasis | Black women |
Scope | International |
Pillars | Friendship, Integrity, Honesty, Service, Commitment, Family Relationships, Courage, Respect for Self and Others, Legacy, Confidentiality, Responsibility, and Accountability |
Colors | Emerald Green and White |
Symbol | Globe of the world encircled by a chain |
Flower | White rose |
Chapters | 299 |
Members | 17,000+ lifetime |
Headquarters | 1200 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20005 United States |
Website | linksinc |
The Links is an American, invitation-only, social and service organization of prominent black women in the United States. Founded in 1946, it is the largest nationwide organization of prominent black women in the United States. Members include Kamala Harris, Marian Wright Edelman, and the late Betty Shabazz.
As of 2021, there were 16,000 members in nearly 300 chapters. The organization was founded in Philadelphia, but since 2022, it is headquartered in Washington, D.C.