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2022 New Orleans Style Jazz Brunch
Louisiana Role Models
HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
Sharon Lavigne
Founder, Rise St. James
THE ARTS
Sean Joffrion
Director of Fine Arts
East Baton Rouge Public Schools
Cecillia Tapplette-Pedescleaux
Word-renowned Master Quilter
NATIONAL TRENDS AND SERVICES
Cheryllyn M. Branche
President
GU272 Descendants Association
Twahna Harris
Founder
The Butterfly Society
James "Big Brown" Joseph
Founder
Big Brown Cares Fund
SERVICES TO YOUTH
Luca Spielfogel
Executive Director
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition
Annette Yancy
Founder
The Daughters of Naomi, Alpha Chapter
Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell Scholars
The Baton Rouge Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has established a scholarship in the honor of Baton Rouge Chapter Charter member, Third Chapter President, and Seventh National President of The Links, Incorporated, Dr. Julia Brogdon Purnell. Dr. Purnell was a dedicated and accomplished educator, dynamic leader, champion of civil rights, and devoted Christian. In honor of her service and contribution to The Links, Incorporated as an organization, and her commitment to education, two $2,500.00 scholarships ar
Javia Anderson
Mileah Isom
HBCU Scholars
The Baton Rouge (LA) Chapter of The Links, Incoporated awards book scholarships in the amount of $250 in support of the National HBCU Initiative of The Links, Incorporated. The goal of the National HBCU initiative is to implement and increase the retention and graduation rates of students attending HBCUs. Our book scholarships are awarded to students at Southern University majoring in STEM fields who meet the requesting GPA requirements.
Maiya Hollywod
Alise Jefferson-Townsend
Jaylyn Harrison
Stan Mays
Tinna Arnarsdottir
Sponsors
