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