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SIGNATURE PROGRAMS
trends and Sewe
Marie H. Metz, Director
Health statistics show that African-Americans experi-
ence more breast cancer, colon/prostate cancer, and
glaucoma than any other group. So, it is a natural evo-
lution, as Links address the needs of the community, for
Health and Wellness of the African- American Family to
be identified as the Signature Program for National Trends
and Services.
Accordingly, it is extremely essential that information
be provided to increase awareness of these health issues.
Workshops and training clinics on nutrition, diabetes, and
health screenings are imperative. The number of African-
American men and women receiving regular cancer and
glaucoma screenings must be increased. The well-being
of the African-American family is a must for survival in
the 21st century.
Area Conferences demonstrated the extent to which
chapters are carrying out the national program established
for National Trends and Services. All chapters have
utilized their options to work on Programs in Cancer
Screening, Food and Nutrition, Glaucoma Screening, and
Care of the Elderly - each developed to meet the needs
of the respective communities.
As an organization, we have established a firm linkage
with the National Caucus and Center on Black Aged, Inc.
(NCBA). Since October 1992, Links have attended work-
shops in eight major cities focusing on Care of the Elderly
and the Caregivers of the Elderly. October 20-24, 1993,
fifteen Links attended another workshop sponsored by
NCBA in Atlanta, Georgia that focused on a Diabetes
Training Course for the Elderly. This was held in col-
laboration with the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
As we move strategically toward the 21st century
employing collaborative efforts and with a clearly sculpted
focus, we will be able to see positive outcomes. Health
and Wellness of the African-American Family undergirds
all aspects of life, without health, all else is "naught."
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Freddye A. Prophet, Director
The peoples of the world are interdependent. A cata-
strophic event in one country affects people in another
country. As we in America seek to celebrate our heritage
and to uplift our overall synergistic image, empowerment
of others of African descent is a must. To that end, the
signature program for this facet is "ENHANCING LINK-
AGES WITH GLOBAL COMMUNITIES." The objective
of this program is "to promote the empowerment of people
of African descent, internationally, to foster economic,
cultural and educational opportunities." Strategies to be
employed in this program are:- Maintain awareness of international issues, through
research, meetings with other organizations, seminars
and workshops to inform chapters, and celebrate the
UN International years
- Collaborate with organizations to establish partner-
ships/joint program ventures and encourage chapters
to do the same in their communities. Encourage build-
ing an ongoing relationship with the United Nations
- Provide emergency relief to countries with people of
African descent who are in need, including the Carib-
bean countries
- In cooperation with other organizations, develop and
support the implementation of programs and strate-
gies to promote stability and development of Southern
Africa. In collaboration with Africare, support the
Southern Africa Initiative, by the creation of an Adopt-
A-Mill, to give people tools on which to build and
rebuild their lives.
We are globally connected; our concentrated efforts
will foster positive ties and a better tomorrow.
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Yvonne C. Robertson, Director
The proposed signature program for The Arts is Creat-
ing Linkages with other organizations which will help us
appreciate, encourage and support African-American
contributions in the arts.
The theme for The Links programmatic thrust is
"Empowering the African-American Family for the 21st
Century." The objective in The Arts is to do this through
planned awareness and involvement in various art forms.
Art lets us dream, create, have beliefs, communicate,
and gives us a sense of identity. It is a positive influence
and it enhances the quality of life of our families. The arts
inclusion in the life of the African-American family is
essential if that family is to be optimistic about its future.
A strategy for Creating Linkages is our collaboration
with one or more established artistic organizations, agen-
cies or groups. On the National level, the Opening Night
Concert at the 1994 National Assembly will be an event
which can be replicated by Links chapters. Hopefully, a
manual will be developed showing how to plan and
implement such an event; how to find and use resources,
how to plan auxiliary programs, how to identify financial
resources, etc. Chapters will be able to use this knowledge
to implement a program in their communities. This model
should be of tremendous assistance in increasing our
chapter's artistic endeavors.
Such partnerships and collaborations enable organiza-
tions to complement and strengthen each other and allows
greater returns for fewer resources. In addition, African-
American artists will have a support group in The Links,
Incorporated. As we support them we strengthen each
other. Everyone benefits from a rich source and shares a
knowledge, a beauty, a truth.
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