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"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."
- Booker T. Washington, Educator, Author & Leader
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ACT-SO, sponsored by the NAACP, is a yearlong student enrichment program that culminates in a local and national competition where students who participate compete with other students in various categories for awards, and prizes totaling over $50,000.
Often referred to as the "Olympics of the Mind", the ACT-SO program centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders; to serve as mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among students of African American descent.
For additional information log onto the ACT-SO website here.
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| Data Snapshot: Profile of Blacks in the United States |
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Dem Boyz
Meet New Jersey's nationally acclaimed Dem Boyz Step Team. Featured in the movie "Stomp the Yard," ESPN and CBS, the team is noted for its (foot) stepping precision acts which emanate from the stepping art form made famous by African American college fraternities and sororities.
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The Empowerment Center features a wide array of resources for families, individuals and organizations from leadership development to voter registration, research, advocacy and community outreach geared towards promoting civic responsibility and participation, community empowerment and social equality.
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| Professional Association Center |
 The Professional Association Center provides a diverse listing of prominent
membership organizations covering a host of business fields, including: the arts, sciences, legal, medical and social services professions.
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The Learning Center features engaging and informative learning activities for children, youth and adults, as well as teacher resources in Black History.
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| Business and Wealth-Building Center |
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| Employment Center |
  
Get resume writing and interviewing tips, and browse the career search engines in the
Employment Center and find your dream job.
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| Funding and Philanthopy Center |
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Find out about new funding sources and funding announcements as well as explore
African American participation in Philanthropy in the Funding and Philanthropy Center. |
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| FAITH CENTER |
Access capacity building resources for your house of worship and explore our growing listing of African America/Multicultural houses of faith in New Jersey and more in the Faith Center.
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