The Arts

* Promote early literacy

* Implement local mentoring programs from kindergarten through college

* Close the academic achievement gaps from kindergarten through college

* Introduce and support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) education and career readiness

Implement college readiness programs

* Increase high school and college graduation rates

* Award college scholarships and build educational endowments

* Promote and support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

The Services to Youth facet is currently presenting five national initiatives and two signature programs in support of our mission to enrich the lives of, and advocate for the betterment of, African-American youth.

The GOAL of The Arts Facet is to produce and support programs to enrich the quality of life of our youth and communities through educational and engaging art experiences while Transforming Communities, Fulfilling Our Purpose. Our programming includes arts integration within our chapters and partnerships with like minded organizations, sowing the seed of creativity deeper in our community. The following are the programmatic interests for The Arts.

The Arts

Shervada Hall Martinez, Chair

Be A BOSS

Program

Business Opportunities for Student Success

Being entrepreneurial isn’t just about starting companies. It is about having a vision and making it a reality. It is a way of thinking that can be learned and practiced.

Develop the entrepreneur mindset and skill sets to promote entrepreneurship in under severed communities.

Services to Youth

The primary goals of this facet are to:

Greater Pearland Area (TX) Chapter

Igniting Our Compassion for Service Through the Spirit of Friendship

The Arts