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ACT-SO is an acronym for
Academic, Cultural, and Technological Scientific Olympics. ACT-SO is a yearlong
enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high
academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students
in grades 9 through 12. The ACT-SO program centers on the dedication and
commitment of community volunteers and business leaders; to serve as mentors
and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American
students. There are
25 categories of competition
in the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts.
The Arlington chapter provides funding to send the winners of the Arlington
ACTSO competition to nationals that are held in conjunction with the
NAACP convention. Since 1991, Arlington ACT-SO has nurtured some of the best
and brightest of the metroplex, resulting in multiple gold, silver, and bronze
medallists. For the latest information about the Arlington ACT-SO competition
send an email to James Rose
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The NAACP has one of the largest organized groups of young people of any secular
organization in the country. Some 67,000 youth are involved with the NAACP
through its
Youth Councils and College Division. Its objectives are to inspire,
motivate, and create interest in civic activities; provide young people with an
understanding of pertinent issues; develop organizational skills for
implementation of community-related activities; and encourage active
participation in these activities.
Although the Youth Council is considered a separate entity from the Arlington
NAACP, it has been an integral part of the local NAACP branch by focusing on
voter registration and raising awareness of the issues facing minority youth in
the United States and within the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Currently we are
looking for energetic, invigorating youth ages 10-21 to be a part of our
organization. To join, feel free to fill out a membership form.
The Arlington NAACP strongly encourages excellence in education. We provide
scholarships for deserving African-American young men and women in grades 9
through 12. To obtain a scholarship application,
click here.
The Freedom Fund dinner of the Arlington branch of the NAACP was established in
1991, and is one of the premier events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area during the
fall season. Serving over 300 guests and companies with a first class meal,
entertainment, and nationally renowned keynote address speakers, it is an event
not to miss. Contact us at (817)654-5445 to reserve your seat today!
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