03/03/2026
The Selma-Dallas County Chapter of LINKS, Inc. held its Graduation Ceremony honoring the seniors who participated in the 2025–2026 Youth Empowerment Program (YEP). The virtual sessions for this program were integrated into business classes across surrounding high schools.
Throughout the year, students engaged in informative presentations on a variety of topics, including healthy eating and food preparation, personal finance, bullying prevention, family insurance, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and more. While all students participated in and benefited from these sessions, the seniors were specially recognized and honored with a graduation celebration.
The following seniors from Selma High School completed the program and were celebrated as YEP graduates: Ahmad Harper, Daryl Tillis, Kenneth Jackson, and Sha’Miya Webster (Not pictured). Pictured with student are Dr. Patricia Robinson, LINKS, Inc. President, and Mrs. LaShanda Taylor Youth Empowerment Program, Director. Also pictured with the Selma High School students is Patricia Farrior, Selma High School CTE Business Department Chair. The graduation message was given by Selma High former graduate, Atty. Jalen Johnson.