PROGRAM: ACT-SO
ACT-SO is a major youth initiative of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
(NAACP). Founded in 1978 by renowned author and journalist Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO provides a forum
through which African-American youth can demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and
expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes.
ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high
academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The ACT-SO program
centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders who serve as
mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. There
are 25 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts.
ACT-SO: Today's Youth...Tomorrow's Legends.
"If you believe you can do it, then...ACT-SO!"
(NAACP). Founded in 1978 by renowned author and journalist Vernon Jarrett, ACT-SO provides a forum
through which African-American youth can demonstrate academic, artistic and scientific prowess and
expertise, thereby gaining the same recognition often only reserved for entertainers and athletes.
ACT-SO is a yearlong enrichment program designed to recruit, stimulate, improve and encourage high
academic and cultural achievement among African-American high school students. The ACT-SO program
centers around the dedication and commitment of community volunteers and business leaders who serve as
mentors and coaches to promote academic and artistic excellence among African-American students. There
are 25 categories of competition in the sciences, humanities, performing and visual arts.
ACT-SO: Today's Youth...Tomorrow's Legends.
"If you believe you can do it, then...ACT-SO!"
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