It is hard to believe that it’s already been a week since over 800 guests joined us at Pier Sixty for the
@gnylinks Greater New York Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s Dr. Marcella Maxwell Spring Luncheon: Black Swans.
An unforgettable afternoon filled with elegance, fellowship, and purpose—celebrating the resilience and excellence of Black women and raising record-breaking support through corporate sponsorship and text-to-give.
We were honored to recognize three extraordinary forces:
@joyannreid (Vanguard Award),
@tanylewislee and
@satchellee (Trailblazer Award), and
@abtofficial RISE accepting
@mistyonpointe and
@aubreylynch for his leadership (Breakthrough Award), with special acknowledgment to
@akpatrick1 @madamefaleshill and
@karenphillips3401 @gnylinks for their continued commitment to expanding opportunity through the arts.
Our deepest gratitude to our Title Sponsor
@wynnlasvegas Advocate Sponsors
@amerihealthcaritas and
@hsbc and Partner Sponsor
@johnsonsecurity for making this moment possible.
From cocktails by
@sgwinespirits Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, to the extraordinary toast and wine carts courtesy of
@lafetewine La Fête Wines, to a stunning runway show featuring
@fenoel @kaphillofficial and
@chukscollinsofficial under the direction of
@blakelawren - with
@lorealparis and
@ilovethedoux as our official beauty sponsors—it was an afternoon to remember.
A heartfelt thank you to my fabulous co-chair
@racqueloden and powerhouse vice chairs Donna Jones, Gerri Warren Merrick and Barbara North Lighting and amazing committee
@kalynjohnson @ebonikwilliams @michellemiller29 helencshelton
@nai427 @tennille0120 @linara_jinee and
@lynnlaw18 for their vision, grace, and execution, of course under the direction of our fabulous and fearless leader
@denoragetachew
Special thanks to
@drshuanatucker National Vice President, The Links, Incorporated, for her outstanding remarks that inspired, affirmed, and elevated the spirit of the day and to ALL THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY THAT ATTENDED OUR LEGACY EVENT! WE TRULY FEEL THE LOVE!!!
#BlackSwans2025 #GNYLinks #LegacyInMotion #LinksInService #WomensLeadership #maternalhealth
