Events Calendar
Event History
The Academy hosts an annual Tribute and fundraising event. Since 2007, The Academy has invited the community to enjoy dinner, a silent auction, and to honor an African American community member whose contributions have supported Academy principles.
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1989
The Academy begins
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1990 - 2006
The Academy is housed at Kirkwood Community College
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2002 - 2012
Akwi Nji directs The Academy Summer Program
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2007
First fundraiser "roasts" community icon Dr. Percy Harris
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2007
The Academy expansion begins
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2008
Honoree: Carter Bradshaw (Posthumously)
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2009
Honoree: Tom Moore
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2010
Honoree: Pearl Gill
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2011
Honoree: Lileah Harris
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2012
Honoree: Slayton Thompson
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2013
Honoree: Rodrick Dooley
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2014
Honorees: Shamara Humbles, Todd Bernard, Chante' Thurmond, Karl Cassell
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2015 - Present
Eric Thompson becomes director
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2015
Honorees: Stefanie Bowers & Jason Edwards
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2016
Honorees: Akwi Nji & Daniel Pledge-Johnson
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2017
Honorees: LaSheila Yates, Anthony Arrington, Dr. Vincent Reid (Dr. Percy Harris Fellowship Award)
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1989 - Present
Travel to places rich in African American History is an integral part of our programming
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