ACT-SO: AFRO-ACADEMIC, CULTURAL, TECHNOLOGICAL,
AND SCIENTIFIC OLYMPICS
Achievement Program for Youth
Chair: Melanie Wytovak | Co-Chair: Deena Laska Lewis
Each year, high school students across the country start a journey to sharpen their skills through the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO). From visual arts and business to performing and culinary arts, participants work with community-based volunteers for a year to develop projects and performances. The experience culminates in local and national events where students compete for scholarships and other rewards.
Student Interest Areas
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STEM
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The Performing Arts
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Humanities
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The Visual Arts
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Business
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Culinary
National Timeline
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August: Local programs, hosted by NAACP units, kick-off annual ACT-SO activities.
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September-March: Local programs conduct mentoring and scholastic enrichment activities.
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April: Local programs host ACT-SO competitions. Gold medalists (those with scores between 95-100 in their category) are invited to compete on a national level.
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April-July: Students continue their local mentorship and enrichment programs to prepare for the national competition.
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July: Winners from the local competitions compete at the National Competition and Ceremonies, held every July in conjunction with the NAACP National Convention.