Linked to Connect, Create, Collaborate
Serving the Portland, OR and Southwest Washington areas since 1957 with a mission to enhance the quality of life in the African American community.
Diamonds & Denim Gala
Saturday, May 2, 2026
The Portland (OR) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and the White Rose Educational Foundation enjoyed a night of glitz and glam at the Crowne Plaza Portland-Downtown Convention Center, while we celebrate some of Portland’s finest student scholars and raise money for future scholarships and community programming.
Thank you so much to our amazing sponsors, especially our Diamond Sponsor, V&B Philanthropy!
A LEGACY OF GIVING
Our 2026 Scholarship Recipients
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Programs Spotlight
Link Up The Vote – Collective Voices, Collective Future
This nonpartisan event is all about connecting with others who are passionate about making a difference. Real people talking about real concerns and learning how to participate fully in civic engagement and elections. Whether you’re a seasoned voter or new to the scene, this is the perfect opportunity to link up to learn what’s new & changing. Chat, share ideas, and get inspired to make your voice heard ahead of the upcoming general election.
Presention By: League of Women Voters of Portland
Sponsored By: Portalnd (OR) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, Lewis & Clark College, National Pan-Hellenic Council Portland Alumni, White Rose Education Fund, Piedmont Rose Connection, and Center for Social Change and Community Involvement.
Topics Discussed:
Rank Choice Voiting – How it works and how it differs
Voting Security and Integrity – Learn steps the state is taking to secure voting
Oregon Ballot Measures – An overview of measures on the Oregon ballot, State and National Election Topics
A Legacy of Service
Outstanding Programs
The cornerstone of our service is our five programming facets.
Services to Youth, The Arts, National Trends and Services, International Trends and Services, and Health and Human Services. Through our facets, we implement programs and initiatives that address the needs of the underserved communities
A Legacy of COMMITMENT
Civic Engagement
We work directly with members of the Black community who are most in need.
Through an advocacy agenda, we use our collective voices on federal, state, and local levels to push to the forefront legislative and public issues critical to improving the quality of life in our community.
PARTNERS WE’RE PROUD TO WORK WITH
