Academic Empowerment Foundation

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Black Founders Encourages HBCU Students to Code with Hackathon at Morgan State University

(BALTIMORE – March 28, 2013) – Black Founders, a San Francisco-based organization focused on increasing black tech entrepreneurship, is hosting a student hackathon on April 5th & 6th at Morgan State University. The hackathon gives college students interested in a technology, engineering, and design the opportunity to test their skills during a hands-on weekend focused on education, networking and team building.

HBCU HackathonCollege students will spend the weekend working toward building a web or mobile app. Students will form teams where they will brainstorm, design,build and launch, with prizes awarded to the best projects at the end of the weekend.

Students will also have the opportunity to network with tech startups and learn about startup culture and employment opportunities at each company. The 2-day hackathon will start with a presentation from a tech industry professional followed by brainstorming, team selection, coding and work sessions. The hackathon closes on Saturday with team presentations and the selection of winners.

Black Founders has hosted hackathons at Howard University and in Atlanta, GA and sees hackathons as a way to get black students more engaged in technology and startups. The Morgan State hackathon is co-hosted by DiversiTech, an organization dedicated to diversity in technology, and Given.to, a Baltimore-based startup founded by three Morgan State University alumni. Sponsors include LCG Technologies, 1sqbox, AOL, and Software Theoretic.

The hackathon is free and students may register here: http://morganhackathon.eventbrite.com

Follow this event on Twitter with the hashtag #HBCUHacks.

About Black Founders

The Black Founders mission is to increase the number of successful black entrepreneurs in technology.The goal of our organization is to create an ecosystem that stimulates entrepreneurship and fosters economic growth in the community.The founding team of Black Founders is made up of four entrepreneurial friends who met in San Francisco and wanted to create an organization that would empower entrepreneurs and provide founders with access to advice, mentorship, and funding. The vision for Black Founders is to develop programs that equip entrepreneurs, inspire innovation, and allow entrepreneurs to share resources and knowledge.

Source: Black Founders Encourages HBCU Students to Code with a Hackathon at Morgan State University

AEF and Pigskin Jamboree on CTV in November

If you’re located in the DC Metro area, you can watch a profile and interview of the AEF and the Pigskin Jamboree Workshop on local programming show “Teens N Focus”, airing on CTV Channels 76 & 42 beginning on November 18, 2012.

Upcoming 2013 AEF Events

There are a number of scheduled Academic Empowerment Foundation events for 2013:

January 2013 (Date TBD)
SAT PREP Class (Eight Week Class)
Ebenezer AME Church
Fort Washington, MD 20748
(301) 248-8833

February 16, 2013
11th Annual Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU College Festival

April 2013 (Date TBD)
SAT TEST PREP & Financial Information Forum
Wise High School, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
http://www.hlkapsi.org

September 2013 (Date TBD)
SAT TEST PREP & Financial Information Forum
Charles Flowers High School, Springdale MD 20744
http://www.hlkapsi.org

September 2013 (Date TBD)
SAT PREP Class (Eight Week Class)
Ebenezer AME Church
Fort Washington, MD 20748
(301) 248-8833

December 14, 2013
24th Annual Pigskin Jamboree/Financial Aid Workshop
Ebenezer AME Church
7806 Allentown Road,Fort Washington, MD 20748

SAT Prep and Financial Aid Forum: February 2013

SAT Prep and Financial Aid Forum: Saturday, February 23, 2013, 8am-10am
Where: Ebenezer AME Church
7806 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20748

Hosted by:
The Education Ministry, Ebenezer AME Church
Fort Washington, MD 20748
301-248-8833

Presented by:
Hyattsville-Landover Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc, CFC #72512
The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc, CFC #91829

Featuring John Swann, presenter

Special Thanks to Funding from CFC #72512 and CFC #91829, for making this workshop free to all attending students!

SEATING IS LIMITED! The first 500 students who register online at http://www.hlkapsi.org will be able to attend.

You must print out your copy of the online registration form and present it at the Forum in order to be admitted

Free SAT Testing in Prince George’s County

The College Board will offer FREE SAT Testing to all High School Seniors in Prince George’s County on October 17, 2012 during the school day at selected High Schools.

Interested Students must register at: http://sat.org/fallsatschoolday

Registration will close on October 3, 2012

Read the article online here: Gazette.net: Prince George’s County seniors get chance to take SAT for free

Additional information can be obtained from Gazette-Star newspaper, September 27, 2012,page A-9.

SAT Prep and Financial Aid Forum: September 2012

SAT Prep and Financial Aid Forum: Saturday, September 22, 2012, 8:30am-1pm
Where: Charles Herbert Flowers Senior High School
10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Road, Springdale MD

Presented by:
Hyattsville-Landover Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc, CFC #72512
The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc, CFC #91829

Featuring John Swann, presenter

Special Thanks to Funding from CFC #72512 and CFC #91829, for making this workshop free to all attending students!

SEATING IS LIMITED! The first 500 students who register online at http://www.hlkapsi.org will be able to attend.

You must print out your copy of the online registration form and present it at the Forum in order to be admitted

SAT Prep and Financial Aid Forum: April 2012

SAT Prep and Financial Aid Forum: Saturday, April 21, 2012, 8:30am-1pm
Where: Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr High School
12650 Brooke Lane, Upper Marlboro MD 20772

Presented by:
Hyattsville-Landover Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Maryland, Inc, CFC #72512
The Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc, CFC #91829

Featuring John Swann, presenter

Special Thanks to Funding from CFC #72512 and CFC #91829, for making this workshop free to all attending students!

SEATING IS LIMITED! The first 500 students who register online at http://www.hlkapsi.org will be able to attend.

You must print out your copy of the online registration form and present it at the Forum in order to be admitted

Download Forum flyer here

SAT Prep and Financial Aid Forum: January 2012

Presented by the Kirkland Memorial Second Church of God in Christ

When: January 7, 2012
Where: Kirkland Memorial Second Church of God in Christ
5225 Manchester Drive
Camp Springs MD 20746

To Register: call 301-899-6588 or email dj@praisezone.org
specify parent/guardian or student(s)

Registration is Limited, students must register by January 1, 2012

If you know someone that is a high school senior, a high school junior or has his/her GED, and plans to attend a college during the Fall 2012, this is an event he/she must attend. Parents are welcome to attend as well.

During this exciting, powerful, free workshop, we will cover the following SAT Test Prep topics:

* Problem Solving Techniques
* Sample Test Questions
* Common Mistakes
* Helpful Strategies for Taking Any Test

We will also cover the following Finanical Aid Tips and Information:

* When to apply for Aid and Scholarships
* Available Scholarships
* Completing the FAFSA Form

Arrow College Tour: November 2011

Arrow Tours has a Historically Black Colleges and Universities tour coming up, November 16-20 2011:

Arrow Tours Black Colleges Tour
Colleges: North Carolina A&T University, Bennett College, Livingstone College, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Tallahassee Community College, Florida A&M University
When: November 16-20 2011
Cost: $465 per person (seats are limited… first come, first served)

Join Us and See What Campus Life Is Like at these schools!

Trip Includes:
Round-Trip Motor Coach Transportation
Hotel Accomodations (students based on four per room)
(3) Breakfast Meals
(3) Lunch Meals
(1) Dinner Meal
Shopping at the Mall
Visit to Disney World/Universal Studios*
*The cost of admission to Universal Studio is NOT included in the price of the trip; however, ALL students must attend. Discount Tickets will be available for purchase.

There will be a MANDATORY Parent and Student Meeting, TBA

Payment Methods:
$120.00 DUE ASAP by mail (NON-REFUNDABLE) since seats are limited

Or pay on the website in full http://www.arrowcollegiatetour.com
(Cash, Cashier or Personal Checks, and Money Order Accepted)

Please include the student’s name on the check or money order

Mail all payments and materials to:
Arrow Collegiate College Tour
P.O. Box 1022
Temple Hills, MD 20757

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sabrina Crowder 301-505-2204, or Al Reese 301-312-7914

Arrow College Tour: October 2011

Arrow Tours has a college tour of Morgan State University and Delaware State University coming up on October 21 2011:

Arrow Tours Black College Tour
Colleges: Morgan State University, Delaware State University
When: October 21, 2011
Cost: $70 per person (seats are limited… first come, first served)

Join Us and See What Campus Life Is Like at these schools!

Trip Includes:
Round-Trip Motor Coach Transportation
Campus Tour
Presentation (from the admission office)

Payment Methods:
$25.00 DUE ASAP by mail (NON-REFUNDABLE) since seats are limited

Or pay on the website in full http://www.arrowcollegiatetour.com
(Cash, Cashier or Personal Checks, and Money Order Accepted)

Please include the student’s name on the check or money order

Mail all payments and materials to:
Arrow Collegiate College Tour
P.O. Box 1022
Temple Hills, MD 20757

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sabrina Crowder 301-505-2204, or Al Reese 301-312-7914

Contact Information

Academic Empowerment Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 824
Upper Marlboro, MD 20773

Lynett Belton, Executive Director
Phone: (301) 970-9784

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