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CAAAE Highlights
CAAAE Garners a $200,000 Grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation!

In 2010, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation launched a $75 million America Healing Initiative. One of its main goals is to abolish structural racism. There were approximately 1,200 applicants, but only 119 were funded. The CAAAE submitted a grant in partnership with the East Side Union High School District. Although we were not funded, we cultivated a relationship with the Vice President who created the initiative. Fast forward. The CAAAE submitted a grant to seek general operating support so that we can move forward with the Consortium to Advance Equity in Education (CAEE) mentioned in this column a few months ago. We are excited about this support and will be reaching out to CAEE members in thenext few weeks to outline future plans!
CAAAE Helps Sponsor Recognition Ceremonies in Northern California — A Healthy Village!

In the picture above, Elders of the "healthy" village lead a processional of 373 students of African ancestry who were honored at the 23rd Annual Recognition Ceremony of the Santa Clara County Alliance of Black Educators (SCCABE) on May 6. The CAAAE has been a sponsor of this event since our inception ten years ago. Prior to that, our President and Executive Director served as president of the SCCABE from 1994-2001.

Bryson Young, a Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholar

In the picture in the top right hand corner, Bryson Young, a Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholar, plays the clarinet at the recognition ceremony. Bryson was recognized for maintaining a 3.5 or better GPA. He will be attending U.C. Berkeley in the fall and majoring in molecular biology with a minor in Spanish. On stage with him is Sydnie Turner. She is headed for Xavier University in the fall.

Joyel Hames,17, of the San Jose Akoma Arts/Ezinwanne Igbo Cultural Dance group
In the picture just above this article on the right, Joyel Hames,17, of the San Jose Akoma Arts/Ezinwanne Igbo Cultural Dance group, leads children in a perform-ance at the awards ceremony.

For the 8th consecutive year, the CAAAE also helped sponsor a similar awards ceremony for 588 students hosted by the Southern Alameda County Alliance of African American Educators (SACAAE). Held on April 22 at Chabot College, over 1,200 people were in attendance. The CAAAE is proud to help sponsor recognition ceremonies for our students from around rhe state in an effort to increase their high school and college graduation rates.
 
Science Fair

Science Fair

The Bay View Opera House in San Francisco, a science fair was held for the CAAAE's first-ever, school-based version of its highly-successful Dr. Frank S. Greene Scholars Program. This program is housed at the Dr. George Washington Carver Elementary School in the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Named the Carver Scholars Program, there were 26 participants in the inaugural fair.

First, second and third place awards were given. For pictures of the fair and a complete list of winners, please visit the Carver Scholars Program. That evening, a soul food dinner was catered. A room full of parents, friends and relatives showed enthusiastic sup-port as each Scholar was called on stage to receive a certificate of participation. The judges were impressed with all of the Scholars and look forward to next year.

 
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