Mission

Africana Culture and Excellence Neighborhood Scholars Program seeks to connect students to an appreciation of Black history and a hunger for excellence in the fields of historical and scientific research, performing arts, and visual arts.

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Outcomes

1. Provide a subscription to college and career prep support

2. Provide students with Black History related lectures, activities, and field trip itineraries

3. Provide a village of mentors for students and community service projects to revitalize areas of need

4. Raise awareness and appreciation for local Black History and global impact of Africana culture

5. Provide positive media coverage of the school

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Needs

• 1-2 Teacher Sponsors

• Access to the school once a week and 1 Saturday in November, December, and February

• Access to an auditorium or library or access to a space with computer access for student research

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Important Events/Dates

• Application Due Date: Monday, December 16th

• Induction Date (on or after January 20th)

• Conference Date: February 28th- March 1st

• Civil Rights trip to Montgomery, Alabama (February TBD)

• Summer Induction Application Due Date: Friday, March 20th

• Induction Date (on or after April 10th)

• Summer Retreat Date: June 11th-13th

 

Foreseeable Costs

School

• Chapter Dues $200

Students (minimum of 10 students needed for a chapter)

• Induction Fees per student ($30)

• Semester Dues per student ($20)

                      $50 per student

                                                                                       

Conference Registration

• Delegate Fees ($50)

• Non-Delegate Fees ($75)

• Chaperone Fees ($100)

*1 Chaperone per 10 students is free

Based on the number of delegates, non-delegates & chaperones.

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Civil Rights Trip

• Transportation (provided by the school/ chapter’s choice)

• ACE Ambassador led activities ($30 per student with lunch)

• Chaperone Fees ($45 per chaperone)

*1 Chaperone per 10 students is free

Based on the number of students and chaperones.

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Summer Retreat Registration

• Delegate Fees ($150)

• Non-Delegate Fees ($175)

• Chaperone Fees ($200)

*1 Chaperone per 10 students is free

Based on the number of delegates, nondelegates & chaperones.

 

*Students must complete 10 community service hours and attend the Civil Rights trip in order to run for county wide office at the Summer Retreat.

*If a school hosts the conference, they would receive $10 per student registration.