Chicago Links Cotillion 2025

The Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated presents

Black Renaissance

The Debut of Our Renascent Pearls

Saturday, April 26, 2025

5:30 pm CST

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The Fairmont Hotel

Chicago, IL

IMPORTANT DATES

● Last day to submit your Debutante application is Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
● Escort applications open November 7, 2021 at 6 pm CST.
● Last day to submit your Escort application is Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

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Message from our President

On behalf of the Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, we are elated that our 62nd Annual Debutante Cotillion season is upon us. We are looking forward to a beautiful event Saturday April 26, 2025 at the Marriott Magnificent Mile.

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Greetings

It is my honor to serve as the Chair of The Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated’s 2025 Cotillion: “Black Renaissance: The Debut of Society’s Renascent Pearls”. I was honored to serves as the co-chairman for last year’s cotillion and it is my promise that in this 62nd year, we will bring another Cotillion season marked by excellence, elegance and social impact.

The Links remain committed to our long-standing tradition of fundraising to support the needs of the residents of our city. The Chicago Chapter Links Cotillion has contributed over $1,000,000 to local and national organizations to enrich the lives of those we serve. In particular, our focus remains on closing the mental health gap in the African American community.

The Chicago Chapter’s Cotillion is one of the most prestigious cultural and social events in the city. We are honored to present this experience with the participation of amazing Debutantes, Escorts, and their wonderful families.

With excitement and gratitude,
Baronica Roberson
2025 Cotillion Chair

It is an extreme pleasure to serve as a co-chair of the 62nd Chicago Links Cotillion. As a past debutant mother and spiritual aunt to several other debutantes, the Links Cotillion holds a special place in my heart. It is my pleasure year after year to watch bonds develop, friendships grow, and memories created. All of which will last a lifetime. I am more than honored to have a hand in crafting the next memorial cotillion experience for our community youth.

Victoria Gatling-Shannon
2025 Cotillion Co-Chair

It is an honor to serve as a co-chair of the 62^nd annual Chicago Links Cotillion. I treasure the memories of my time as a Links Debutante, the friendships, the experiences and of course the dancing. I look forward to the opportunity to create lasting memories and experiences for this class of debutantes and their escorts.

Keisha Johnson-McCann
2025 Cotillion Chair