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About us
The African American Male Education Network and Development (A²MEND) organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit led by Black male educators who utilize their scholarly and professional expertise to foster institutional change within higher education to increase the success of Black male students.
Since its establishment, A²MEND has served as the premier nonprofit organization focused on addressing the educational success gap for Black male students in community colleges. Each year, A²MEND hosts the African American Male Summit in Los Angeles, drawing over 1,300 students, faculty, staff, and administrators to foster Black male success in community colleges.
A²MEND was formed in 2006, after six emerging Black male administrators met one another at UCLA, where they attended an annual professional development conference for new college administrators. While striking up a dialogue about the difficulties facing Black males, particularly in higher education, they realized that very few people were addressing this issue, and thus it was overdue for action.
Our Impact
These are challenging times. Changes in the federal administration have made the work of equity, inclusion, and justice even more urgent. Yet, with your help, our students continue to rise above these obstacles.
50 students have received learning abroad scholarships to travel to Africa since 2018
$1,000,000 in scholarships awarded to Black male students
58 A²MEND Student Charters throughout California, Minnesota and Washington.
Our Impact
Mentoring
Projects through People
Working hand-in-hand to make a better world for our future generations to come…
Africa Excursion
A²MEND Summit
A²MEND Scholarships
A²MEND Student Charters
The A²MEND Student Charter Program is a student support structure that seeks to establish an affirming environment where Black male students and other men of color can thrive.