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August 2025
Message from the Board President By Dr. Edward Bush, A2MEND Board President & Co-Founder Brothas, Sistas, and Allies, It is with deep pride, humility, and a profound sense of purpose that I step into my role as President of the A2MEND Board of Directors. As one of the co-founders of this organization, I have had […]
A2MEND Expands to Washington with New Charter at Green River College
December 23, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA, December 23, 2024 – African American Male Education Network and Development (A2MEND) is excited to welcome Green River College in Auburn, Washington, as the latest addition to its growing network of student charters. This marks the organization’s first charter in the state of Washington and continues […]
UC Berkeley Becomes First University andUC Campus to Establish an A²MEND Charter
December 20, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA, December 20, 2024 – African American Male Education Network and Development (A²MEND) is thrilled to announce that UC Berkeley has become the first University of California campus and the first university in the nation to establish an A²MEND student charter. This groundbreaking achievement highlights the power […]
300+ Educators Journey Back to Ghana for 2nd Biennial All-African Diaspora Educators Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 300+ Educators Journey Back to Ghana for 2nd Biennial All-African Diaspora Educators Summit LOS ANGELES, CA, August 26, 2024 – In a continued effort to reshape education for the African diaspora, A²MEND and over 300 educators from across the United States will gather for the second Biennial All-African Diaspora Education Summit (ADES) […]
Trevor Brackett-Lambey, Ed.D.
Dr. Trevor Brackett-Lambey was born and raised in South Central, Los Angeles where he attended Manual Arts High School, and graduated from Hollywood High School. He then attended College of the Canyons, where he played football and was an All-American Wide Receiver. Trevor eventually received a full-athletic football scholarship to the University of Nevada-Reno where […]
Byron C. Breland, Ph.D.
Dr. Byron D. Clift Breland is a dedicated leader in higher education, committed to empowering students and transforming communities. As the Chancellor of the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD), he oversees one of California’s largest and most diverse community college districts, serving over 65,000 students and employing more than 4,500 staff members. His […]
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August 2025
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A2MEND Expands to Washington with New Charter at Green River College
December 23, 2024- UC Berkeley Becomes First University andUC Campus to Establish an A²MEND Charter
December 20, 2024