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  From the official history of The Links, Incorporated: On the evening of November 9, 1946, Margaret Hawkins and Sarah Scott, two young Philadelphia matrons, invited seven of their friends to join them in organizing a new type of inter-city club. This organizing meeting of The Links was not a spontaneous action. In 1945, Link Hawkins had conceived the idea of a group of clubs composed of friends along the eastern seaboard and had spent many hours with Link Scott in thinking, planning and discussing the possibilities of such an endeavor. The two women envisioned an organization that would respond to the needs and aspirations of Black women in ways that existing clubs did not. It was their intent the club would have a threefold aim--civic, educational, and cultural. Based on these aims, the club would implement programs, which its founders hoped would foster cultural appreciation through the arts; develop richer inter-group relations; and help women who participated to understand and accept their social and civic responsibilities. Besides the two founders, the original members of the Philadelphia Club were Links Frances Atkinson, Katie Green, Marion Minton, Lillian Stanford, Myrtle Manigault Stratton, Lillian Wall, and Dorothy Wright. The club elected Margaret Hawkins as president, Sarah Scott as vice president, Myrtle Manigault Stratton as recording secretary, Frances Atkinson as corresponding secretary, and Dorothy Wright as treasurer. The Links, Incorporated consists of four main areas and has a membership of over 12,000 professional women of color in 273 chapters located in 42 states and three countries. Crown Jewels History The Crown Jewels Chapter, located in Charlotte, North Carolina began as an interest group in 1990 sponsored by the Charlotte Chapter of the Links, Incorporated. Chartered on June 19, 1993, efforts have been combined to make a positive difference and enrich the community. Crown Jewels members have excelled in their professions and have an extensive history of individual civic responsibility, participation, and leadership. The Crown Jewels Chapter is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Charlotte and across the world. While supporting the programmatic thrust of the Links, Incorporated, we molded national and area programs to address the needs of our local community. Read more to learn about the work we have been charged to by the Links Inc. in each of the four facet areas: National Trends, International Trends, The Arts, and Services to Youth. Home
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