SAAB
National Headquarters offers
empowering national conferences that incorporates powerful messages of
success to young men
throughout the U.S. We
invite you to join us for powerful speakers and presenters who
enlighten like minded young men,
professionals, community activists and scholars striving to make a
difference in the lives of men in the community.
Dear Dr.
Bledsoe, I am a brother at the University of
Louisville SAAB chapter and have been a member
for 4 years. The reason for me writing to you is
in response to our talk we had at the
conference. We spoke about graduate school, and
you told me that you would be willing to help me
get into graduate school no matter what, as long
as I didn't waste your time.
I was stressing out
daily worrying about my low GRE score, and my
GPA not being good enough... But since we spoke
about your GRE scores and how that did not stop
you, it allowed me to breathe a little easier. I
would like to say thanks again for your kind
words of encouragement.
Read complete testimony .
. .
Congratulations to SAAB Member, Kent Wade,
graduating from Kankakee Community College. Way
to go Kent and thanks for being such a great
example for your son. Priceless!!! Ken adds "He
told me he was proud of me... that's all i
need... fathers - we have to do better!"
Congratulations to SAAB Brother, Doug Peters,
graduating from
Georgia Southern University. Best wishes as you
pursue your master's degree in the fall. We're
proud of you Doug!
Student African
American Brotherhood (SAAB)increases the number of
African American and Latino men who graduate from college by
creating a positive peer community based on a spirit of caring.
SAAB was
founded in 1990 and has grown to more than 200
chapters across college and university campuses;
middle and high schools in more than 39 states in the U.S.
SAAB operates through student chapters
across the nation where young men of color enjoy
the privilege of social,
cultural and spiritual enrichment.
SAAB celebrates
twenty one years of dedicated
service to student populations, as we continue to grow,
we strive to create
relevant experiences for males of color who
achieve their dreams in higher
education.
A 'First Event'
for Lawrence
Central SAAB Chapter,
one of two new high school chapters in
Indianapolis, Indiana established last fall
thanks to a grant from USA Funds.
Toledo Public Schools' SAAB Chapters In The
Spotlight With "SAAB
Real Talk Series"
There is a great need for role models of
successful men success to speak into the lives
of our young children, particularly our young
men. To address this need, Mr. Antonio Davis,
SAAB
Chapter Advisor for Robinson Elementary School
in the Toledo Public Schools has designed a
series called “SAABReal
Talk” to bring community members into
schools to speak with young
SAAB
members. Role models can include fathers who
are present in the lives of their children;
current high school and college students; and
community professionals.
The “SAABReal Talk”
series involves community members who talk with
7th and 8th grade boys and is designed to
address three questions that spark conversation
on 'personal connection' - sharing common
struggles - and success strategies for seeking
help.
We share comments from our Facebook page made by
Christina Yambrisak, the Mother of Timothy – a
Woodward High School SAAB Chapter member,
“My son enjoyed another meeting with (SAAB).
Just want to thank those making a difference in
the lives of our youth. It was great to see
Ronald Jones presenting “SAABReal Talk” and continue an important
and essential conversation with my son.
I am elated that Tim has expressed self interest
in his participation with them. This is very
encouraging and much different than previous
activities in which direction was provided. For
Tim, it creates a familiarity with a person who
can surely acknowledge and recognize his
personal progression. I am indebted to Mr.
Slusser for his invitation and suggestiveness
for what is such a wonderful opportunity for
him!”
“SAABReal Talk”
can become a component for other SAAB
Chapters across the country who may wish to
incorporate a meaningful engagement experience
for their chapter members. Contact Mr. Davis for
additional information: email:
antonio.davis@tps.org or phone:
419-671-4200.
Photo includes Mr. Greg Braylock, Education
Director, United Way of Greater Toledo, along
with leaders from The University of Toledo SAAB
Chapter.
Congratulations to SAAB
Member, Juan Mitchell, graduating from Indiana State University. Best wishes as you
pursue your master's degree in the fall.
After
Trayvon:
Black
Boys
Speak:
An
emotionally
gripping
public
conversation
amongst
9
Black
and
Latino
boys
ages
10-17.
It
was
shot
in
Brooklyn,
New
York
in
early
April
2012
at
the
famous
House
of
the
Lord
Church
just
days
before
George
Zimmerman
was
arrested
for
the
fatal
shooting.
"After
Trayvon"
brings
together
these
young
boys
to
discuss
Trayvon
Martin,
their
own
feelings
of
vulnerability
and
fear,
education,
leadership,
violence
in
all
forms,
history
as
they
understand
it,
and
how
they
view
America,
their
America.
Kevin
Powell
serves
as
moderator
for
the
conversation.
Directed/produced
by
Cynical
Smith.
The State of Education for Males of Color:
The SAAB
organizationis dedicated
to improving the state of education for males of
color. Learn more about news across the country
through articles we share with you.
African-American Male
Teacher A Vanishing Phenomenon, Experts Say:
In an article published April 26, 2012 by
WDSU Television in New Orleans finds
Michael Booker, principal at Lake Area High
College Prep in New Orleans, is a rare
breed. According to the National Education
Department, African-American male teachers
and administrators are becoming extinct.
Only 2 percent of the nation’s 4.8 million
teachers are black men. Bearing that in
mind, Booker says he and other
African-American male educators have a
responsibility to set a positive tone.
Read full story . . .
The College Payoff Report, "A college degree
pays off — but by just how much?"
In this report from the Georgetown
University Center on Education and the Workforce,
they examine just what a college degree is worth
- and what else besides a degree might influence
an individual’s potential earnings. This report
examines lifetime earnings for all education
levels and earnings by occupation, age,
race/ethnicity, and gender. The data are clear:
a college degree is key to economic opportunity,
conferring substantially higher earnings on
those with credentials than those without.
Read full report . . .
