ACT-SO

Ā ACT-SO is a major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored PeopleĀ (NAACP). Founded in 1978 by renowned author and journalist Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO provides a forumĀ through which African-American youth can demonstrate academic, artistic, and scientific prowess andĀ expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes.

 

ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve, and encourage highĀ academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The ACT-SO programĀ centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders who serve asĀ mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. ThereĀ are 32 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing, and visual arts.

 

ACT-SO: Today’s Youth…Tomorrow’s Legends.

“If you believe you can do it, then…ACT-SO!”

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You are encouraged to apply and participate, we would love to have you.

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