The document discusses several nonprofit organizations in Raleigh, North Carolina that provide educational and leadership programs for minority youth. Hip Hop Haven implemented a reading program for elementary students using African American men as volunteers. The Cornel West Academy of Excellence works with young minority males and held fundraising events with speakers Cornel West and Mark Anthony Neal that A LOT sponsored. Wake County schools reduced long-term suspensions for African American students which led to more enrollments in higher-level math classes. The organizations aim to develop youth community leaders and leverage resources with community partners.

9. Hip Hop Haven is a nonprofit organization in Raleigh. The organization developed and implemented
A reading program for elementary school minority students in Wake County. The program recruited
African American men to volunteer as Reading Buddies. A LOT provided a $1000 grant to assist the program.
The Cornel West Academy of Excellence is a youth leadership program in Raleigh, NC.
The program works with young minority males between the 2nd and 6th grade. On Nov 4th, 2009
Dr. Cornel West travelled to Raleigh to as a guest of the academy to hold a fundraising lecture.
A LOT sponsored 10 seats for youth that wanted to attend the event.

11. On May 14, 2010 the Cornel West Academy of Excellence held its first “Black Male Identity Forum.”
Dr. Cornel West and Prof. Mark Anthony Neal were the keynote speakers during the event. Prior to the
Event, the academy held a private luncheon for sponsor and special guests. A LOT stepped up and
Sponsored the event.

12. Community Projects
Field Trips To Our Community
SOARS
Preparing Young Men For Job
Opportunities

14. Under scrutiny, Wake County schools rethink long-term suspensions
School today, jail tomorrow
by Joe Schwartz

15. SCHOOL SUSPENSION REDUCED
2010 – 2011 SCHOOL YEAR
647 SUSPENDED DOWN FROM 1016

16. POSITIVE UNINTENDED
CONSEQUENCES
35% MORE AFRICAN AMERICAN
STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN
PRE-ALGEBRA AND ALGEBRA
CLASSES

17. DISCOVERY OF HIDDEN BARRIERS
PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT

18. LOOKING FORWARD
RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS

19. LEVERAGING RESOURCES WITH
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
DEVELOPING YOUTH COMMUNITY
LEADERS BY DESIGN

20. The seeds we plant pay off!
“ Anybody can count the seeds in an apple, but
only God can count the number of apples in a
seed.” Robert H. Schuller

21. Thank you!