A²MEND Summit 2024, March 6-8 is SOLD OUT

There will be no on-site registration.

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Mentoring in its True Sense

Become a Student Mentee

As an African American male student, you will be matched with an A²MEND mentor who will provide you with guidance, professional development and supportive networking opportunities.

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Become A Mentor

Volunteer your educational and professional expertise by mentoring an African American male student to help foster institutional change in California’s community college system.

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Our Mission

A²MEND’s mission is to work to ensure the interest and success of African American students, faculty, staff and administrators at California’s community colleges. A²MEND educators utilize their scholarly and professional expertise to foster institutional change within the community college system to increase success of African American male students.

Our Impact

500+ African American male community college students have been mentored through the A²MEND Mentorship Initiative.

$500,000 in scholarships have been awarded to African American male students in California’s community college system.

5,000+ individuals have participated in the A²MEND Anti-Racist Institute.

270 professionals have completed the A²MEND Women’s Leadership Institute.

25 students received learning abroad scholarships to travel to Africa since 2018.

37 A²MEND Student Charters are based on community college campuses throughout California.

•A²MEND hosts the nation’s largest post-secondary conference focusing on African American male student success, annually drawing 1,000+ professionals and students.

Pledge Your Support Today

Collectively, our 16 board members represent over 100 years of experience working within California Community Colleges. We are passing this on to as many mentees as the program can handle, but we need your help. A²MEND doesn't want to turn anyone away. Your resources will help make this possible.


Check Donations are also welcome:
A2MEND Organization
PO BOX 151
Elk Grove, Ca. 95759
888-799-3970

Sponsor a Student

You can make a difference in the life of an African American male by supporting his community college education. Your generous contribution will go toward funding tuition fees, books and other supplies that will help our students further their education — and ultimately, their career.

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