For over 30 years, the New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has hosted the local competition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. In 2021, Louisiana's own Zaila Avant-garde won the local competition and went on to became the Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion. In the process, she won...
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Celebrating Bethune Graduates
In recognition of our 8th grade Bethune students' successful completion of exams and graduation, each of The New Orleans (LA) Chapter's programming facets bestowed gifts and celebrated the students' accomplishments with a well deserved party. It's on to the next chapter for our students - - High School. New Orleans...
Honoring the New Orleans (LA) Chapter’s 2022 Scholarship Recipients
On April 23, 2022, The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated awarded scholarships to four HBCU students and four high school seniors. Each student received $2,500. On May 22, 2022, the Chapter hosted a reception for the scholarship recipients and their family. The pandemic notwithstanding, the New Orleans...
Spotlight: Kiki Baker Barnes. The first black female Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes has been Athletic Director of Dillard University in New Orleans for 16 years. She is a respected community and academic leader, university advocate, and innovator. Dr. Barnes' next chapter is as Commissioner of the Gulf Coast Athletic Conference.(GCAC). She will be the first black female Commissioner...
Reception Honoring the 2022 Local Scripps National Spelling Bee Winner and Finalists
On Thursday, May 12, 2022, The New Orleans (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated presented awards to our awesome local spelling bee winners. The Chapter presented trophies, certificates and swag bags to the four champion spellers: First Place: Matthew Yi - 4th Grader at My...