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Mrs WilliamA Clement(Josephine),Mrs DavidCooke(Barbara),Mrs RobertDawson (Julia),Mrs VashonEagleson(Frances),Dr HelenG Edmonds,Mrs HarryJ Edmonds (Rebecca),Mrs C DurhamGrandy(Ophelia),Mrs JamesS Lee(Mollie),Mrs HermanH Riddick(Lola),Mrs AlexanderRivera,Jr,(Hazel),Mrs WilliamH Robinson(Fannie),Mrs CharlesC Spaulding(MaeBass),Mrs JohnS Stewart(Otelia),Mrs AlbertL Turner (Dessa),Mrs CharlesD Watts(Constance),andMrs JohnS Wheeler(Selena)
On October 11, 1958, sixteen distinguished black women came together to establish the Durham (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. We commemorate these extraordinary women of our past. We continue the journey of fulfilling our purpose; friends transforming communities through service. We celebrate our legacy of 67 years of leadership, friendship, philanthropy and service in the Durham community.
PRESIDENT: LAUNICE SILLS
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMING: KIMBERLY HEWITT
RECORDING SECRETARY: LAUREN DAVIS
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP: DEIRDRE GUION PEOPLES
TREASURER: BENITA WHITE
ASSISTANT TREASURER: JES AVERHART
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: SHAYLA NUNN JONES
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: AUDREY KEMP CURRY
PARLIAMENTARIAN: CLAUDIA CURTIS
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FASHION SHOW PRODUCER - PORTIA KEE
HAIR STYLIST - GIA PEEBLES & AURA SALON
MAKE-UP - BOVANTI
RUNWAY MUSIC - DJ BRIAN
STYLE LOUNGE VIBES - DJ WICKED
Wardrobe Sponsors Wardrobe Sponsors Wardrobe Sponsors
AZANI COUTURE
BERNARD’S FORMALWEAR
CALDWELL COLLECTION
EVE AVERY BOUTIQUE
FELICIA FARRAR COLLECTION
MONKEE'S OF CHAPEL HILL
SMITTEN BOUTIQUE
TICKNORS OF CRABTREE VALLEY
Durham(NC)LinkMembers
Tedra Anderson-Brown
Avis Artis
Jes Averhart
Tiffany Smith Bennett
Traci Bermiss
Anita Brown-Graham
Kim A. Cameron
Stephanie Irby Coard
Trella S. Cooper
Audrey Kemp Curry
Claudia N. Curtis
Anita Daniels
Josephine Kerr Davis
Lauren M. Davis
Nichole Hatcher-Foster
Tracey V. Hawkins
Patricia Hernandez
Kimberly D. Hewitt
Sheronda Jeffries
Gracie Johnson-Lopez
Ingrid Jones
Shaylah Nunn Jones
Lisa King Micheline R. Malson
Juanita Massenburg
Paula McClain
Cicely Mitchell
Kimberly Moore
Fenita Morris-Shepard
Desiree T. Palmer
Deirdre Guion Peoples
V. Dianne Pledger
Valerie Quiett
Robin Rivera
Monica Rivers
Sarah Rivers
Brenda R. Shaw
Linda Shropshire
Launice Sills
Jasmine Smith
Nicole Y. Smith
Michelle Stanback
Grace C. Stanislaus
Sara Stephens
Cheryl L. Stewart
June Stewart-Sansom
Pamela Taylor
Kamala Uzzell
Marcia Walker
Marqueta Welton
Benita White
Sandra White-Olden
Faye Tate Williams
Donna Wilson-Johnson
Donna-Marie Winn
Durham(NC)AlumnaLinkMembers
Regina R. Alston
Carolyn Black
Betty Blackmon
Hazel Brown
Dorothy Campbell
Carolyn Collins
Ida Daniel Dark
Marjorie Diggs Freeman
Wanda Garrett
Nellie T. Hardy
Elaine Hart-Brothers
Meredythe Holmes
Rebecca Hunt
Patricia Matthews
Della D. Michaux
June W. Michaux
Dorothy Morrow
Gloria Quick
Nellie F. Riley
Jacqueline H. Roberts
Enid S. Smith
Angela O. Terry
Victoria L. Thornton
Lula Thorpe
Pamela Thorpe-Young
Rosiland Wallace
Jean Walton C. Eileen Watts-Welch
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LAMB LOLLIPOPS
CHICKEN & WAFFLE SKEWERS
SHRIMP COCKTAIL SHOOTERS
MARYLAND CRAB CAKE BITES
CUCUMBER/HUMMUS SANDWICH
CHARCUTERIE BOARDS
CHEESECAKE BITES
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MeetFelicia MeetFelicia MeetFelicia
Blending her love of fashion with visual storytelling to create memorable moments for you, Felicia Bittle is a preeminent image consultant and entrepreneur based in Charlotte, NC. Known for her unique approach to fashion, Felicia’s 15 years of expertise is engaged for personal and magazine styling, wardrobe consultations, media styling contributions and speaking engagements. Felicia has crafted a styling experience centered around services that inspire her clients to look great and feel comfortable as they step into any room
Always looking to give back and share her knowledge, Felicia frequently speaks at styling and entrepreneurial seminars, panel discussions and podcast shows. She is currently facilitating a seminar series called “Dress for Success: Why Your Image Matters” for Fortune 500 companies, universities, and several nonprofits focusing on how your complete image is leveraged to inform many audiences and influence your opportunities.
In addition, she has established the Sadie's Baby Endowed Scholarship Fund at NC A&T State University providing emergency transportation and housing for students in need.
Believing in harnessing style as a tool, Felicia continuously demonstrates through her work how the transformative power of fashion can inspire and project confidence, self-love and self-expression by styling the uniqueness of you
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ServicestoYouth
The Links, Incorporated created its first program facet, Services to Youth, to empower black youth to use their intellect and spirit of achievement to become successful and productive citizens. Through this facet, we implement transformational programs that are responsive to the academic, cultural, career development, and mentoring needs of youth.
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Clothing
Ellerbe's Boutique
Ellerbe’s Boutique offers a collection of beautiful handcrafted outerwear wraps for women, designed by LaVerne Ellerbe The collection styles include The Classic Wrap, Bow Peep, Cover Me Cute, Sassy and Versatile Wrap. Ellerbe's is located in Charlotte, NC. Shop online at www.ellerbesboutique.com
Azani Couture
Azani Couture specializes in hand-picked quality designs which are offered in limited quantities. Azani couture is located at the Streets of Southpoint. Shop online at wwwazanicouturebigcartelcom
Forever’s Treasures
Offers unique jackets, tops, hats, dresses and scarves.
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Eve Avery Boutique
Eve Avery Boutique is located in historic downtown Southern Pines, Eve Avery offers clothing and accessories. Follow her on Instagram at eve avery boutique or Facebook.
Clothing
Global
Design Connections
Global Design Connections offers ladies designer fashions, dressy casual, daywear, ready to wear knits, Will Custom Make Knits Sizes 0-28 , Suits, Cocktail, Formal(Www.elanacollection.com) View collections online at www.fashionsbygwen.com
Ruby Red Glass Slipper
Ruby Red Glass Slipper offers boutique style clothing (dresses, pants, tops, jackets) and accessories. Visit their website at www.rubyredglassslipper.com
NASHONA
NASHONA is a fashion forward women’s clothing line that specializes in melding modern styles with vibrant African fabrics from Tanzania. Our 100% wax cotton kangas and kitenges are versatile, unique, and handcrafted pieces of the highest quality. We seek to provide exceptional prints and high fashion apparel while helping to serve both our local and global communities A portion of all sales benefits the Shalom Orphanage in Karatu, Tanzania. Shop online at www.nashona.com.
Designer Hats by Ellen J
View collections online at Designer Hats by Ellen J
Arts
The goal of The Arts facet is to increase and expand art activity throughout black communities. The Links, Incorporated creates and supports art-related educational opportunities for minority youth as well as presents and supports performances by youth and accomplished professional artists in an array of disciplines.
JewelSmith
Jarvis Martin of Stewart-Martin & McCoy
Handbags&Jewelry
Le Bag Boutique
Le Bag Boutique offers custom hand-crafted jewelry, handbags and apparel Follow on instagram at @lebagboutique1
Sapphyre, LLC
Sapphyre, LLC offers one of a kind semi-precious jewels, Caftans, Wraps, &scarves Visit their website at wwwgmajewelscom
Christian Couture
Christian Couture offers Luxury handbags and jewelry
House of Juls
House of Juls offers genuine leather luxury handbags and pocket books Jul’s Collection bags can be found online as well as in pop-up shops in the east coast, while working its way to California and the rest of the west coast. Jul’s Collection bags are now seen on the arms of women in Europe and Africa, reflecting her own cultural background and diversity. 20% of the profits from the sale of Jul’s Collections bags are donated to Pink for Africa, a non-profit breast cancer awareness organization founded by Jul’s. View her collection online at julscollection.com
NationalTrends&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. Our goal is to eliminatedisparities in these areas for the betterment of our communities
Season 2® Consign RDU
Season 2® Consign RDU offers the highest quality, pre-owned luxury designer handbags, shoes and accessories to clients around the world. All merchandise is 100% authentic (Entrupy checked and certified) We sell and accept consignment of brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Hermès, Dior, Goyard, Fendi, Prada, Burberry and the like.
Join us LIVE every Friday at 2PM EST for our Luxe Live Shopping Experience on S2C-TV (via our website @Season2Consign.com), as well as on IG and Facebook If you miss us live, simply log on to our website and watch the replay of any missed live shopping experiences. https:// season2consign.com/collections/raleighdurham
Skin,Body&Hair
Satrell Beauty
A wife, mom, and now an entrepreneur Nichole Wright created Satrell, a beauty brand where you’ll find exclusive products that will inspire creativity and expression. The brand includes Lip Glosses, Liquid Lipsticks, Nail Polishes, Body Butters, Body Scrubs, Body Oils, Makeup Bags. View products online at wwwsatrellcom
Classic Curlz, Natural Hair Products
Classic Curlz, Natural Hair Products are meticulously formulated with all- natural moisturizing and detangling properties. They have an aloe based haircare system that includes Shampoo, Conditioners, Hair tonics, Hair and Body Butters, Hair oil and Style and Go cream View products online at wwwclassiccurlzcom
InternationalTrends&Services
The International Trends and Services facet provides services and delivers transformational programs to people of African ancestry globally so that they may have a better quality of life. Programs are designed and developed to service the educational, health, and cultural needs of our global community
Health&HumanServices
The Links, Incorporated established the Health and Human Services facet in response to the chronic health disparities that persist in black communities and result in the decreased life expectancy of African Americans and other people of African ancestry. The goal of this facet is to promote and facilitate programs that support the maintenance of good health
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