A2MEND

African American Male Education Network & Development

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Mentoring in its True Sense

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Become a Student Mentee

As an African American male student, you will be matched with an A²MEND mentor who will provide you with guidance, professional development and supportive networking opportunities.

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Become A Mentor

Volunteer your educational and professional expertise by mentoring an African American male student to help foster institutional change in California’s community college system.

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Our Mission

A²MEND’s mission is to advocate for the academic, psychological and spiritual development of Black male students, faculty, staff and administrators in educational systems.

A²MEND educators utilize their scholarship, professional expertise and influence to foster institutional change while creating independent educational spaces and institutions to increase the success of Black male students within education and other systems.

Our Impact

•500+ African American male community college students have been mentored through the A²MEND Mentorship Initiative.

•$500,000 in scholarships have been awarded to African American male students in California’s community college system.

•5,000+ individuals have participated in the A²MEND Anti-Racist Institute.

•270 professionals have completed the A²MEND Women’s Leadership Institute.

•25 students received learning abroad scholarships to travel to Africa since 2018.

•44 A²MEND Student Charters are based on community college campuses throughout California.

•A²MEND hosts the nation’s largest post-secondary conference focusing on African American male student success, annually drawing 1,000+ professionals and students.

Pledge Your Support Today

Collectively, our 16 board members represent over 100 years of experience working within California Community Colleges. We are passing this on to as many mentees as the program can handle, but we need your help. A²MEND doesn't want to turn anyone away. Your resources will help make this possible.


Check Donations are also welcome:
A2MEND Organization
PO BOX 151
Elk Grove, Ca. 95759
888-799-3970

Sponsor a Student

You can make a difference in the life of an African American male by supporting his community college education. Your generous contribution will go toward funding tuition fees, books and other supplies that will help our students further their education — and ultimately, their career.

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Celebrate Our Mentees

These young men have worked hard and applied the knowledge they've gained.

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Learn from some of the best and the brightest on the front lines of education.

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