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Thank you for stopping by the Prepare to learn about many fantastic accomplishments of African Americans in the United States and throughout the African Diaspora. Mission Possible:Promoting the Positive Image of African AmericansOur mission is to promote the positive image of African Americans. The African American Success Foundation (AASF) is dedicated to the collection and dissemination of information regarding African American achievements to aid in the replication of those successes, and to ensure their accurate portrayal in the global community. AASF was founded because of concern about the inadequate portrayal of African American accomplishments, and the desire to shape future success. Its challenge is to combat the more pervasive negative imagery, stereotypes and mythology that undermine positive growth and development. Our activities include:
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Success Summit Think Tank and
Lydia Donaldson
Tutt-Jones Memorial Research Grant
Notice: The 2008 Grant is being reannounced. The new application deadline is Friday, November 14 by 5PM. Former applicants are welcome to reapply. However, it is essential for all applicants to understand that the proposed research MUST focus on African Americans who are excelling academically. AASF is interested in understanding high achievers -- their attitudes, behaviors, types of parenting received, and associated variables that explain how and why they do as well as they do coming from all types of life experiences academic situations, and backgrounds. By building this body of knowledge and disseminating it broadly to the public, AASF hopes to counter myths and negative stereotypes about African Americans and to help others attain success in their own lives. Studies that focus on those who are not excelling will not be considered, though AASF applauds the many researchers, organizations and funding agencies who are working hard everyday to gain understanding in a different manner. Click here for information about how to apply for the Research Grant
* * * Press here or Search for something in particular. Thank You!AASF is able to grow in its efforts to promote the positive image of African Americans thanks to the generosity of its individual donors whose contributions make this work possible. Join us in recognizing them by visiting our Memorial Tribute, Honor Tribute, and Donor Recognition pages. Be sure to learn How You Can Help too!
Contact InformationWe love to hear from you! Please tell AASF about any information you have on the successes and accomplishments of African Americans. Also, let us know about your information needs so that we can collect and disseminate material that is of interest to you in the future.
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