A Brotherhood Rooted in Academic Excellence
Twenty years of changing
what higher education
does for Black men.
A 501(c)(3) led by Black male educators who use their scholarly and professional expertise to drive institutional change — and close the success gap for Black male students across high schools, community colleges and universities.
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About Us
02 / 04Very few people were
addressing this issue.
So we did.
A²MEND was formed in 2006, after six emerging Black male administrators met at UCLA at a professional development conference for new college administrators. Talking through the difficulties facing Black males in higher education, they realized almost no one was addressing it — and that action was overdue.
Today A²MEND is the premier nonprofit focused on the educational success gap for Black male students across high schools, community colleges and universities — serving students, educators and institutions through a growing charter network, mentorship initiatives, and the annual African American Male Summit.
Learn MoreOur Core Work — Student Charters
An affirming
environment where
men of color thrive.
The A²MEND Student Charter Program is a student support structure on campuses across four states — building community, accountability, and a clear path to completion for Black male students and other men of color.
Our Impact
03 / 04These are challenging times. Attacks on equity, inclusion, and diversity work make A²MEND even more urgent. With your help, students in A²MEND will continue to achieve academic success.
Students awarded learning-abroad scholarships to travel to Africa since 2018
Awarded in scholarships to Black male students
A²MEND Student Charters across high schools, community colleges and universities
A²MEND students outperform
the statewide benchmark.
Annual Course Success
Annual Course Retention
Associate Degree Density
Transfer Degree Density
A²MEND students are measured against the statewide comparison group on the same four metrics. The widest gap is associate degree density — 16.1 points above the statewide rate. Source: A²MEND institutional research, reported to the Executive Board.
Get Involved
04 / 04Support the Work
Fund the next twenty years.
Scholarships, mentorship, and a charter network across four states — carried by people who believe Black male student success is worth building for.
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