Academy for Creating Excellence

The 2026 Black Male Educator Summit, themed “Practice Into Power,” is a space dedicated to transforming lived experience, knowledge, and daily work into collective impact. This year’s summit will bring together Black male educators, leaders, mentors, and community advocates to explore how intentional practices in education, leadership, wellness, and community building can create lasting change for Black students and Black communities. Through meaningful conversations, practical strategies, and authentic connection, attendees will leave empowered to turn their purpose into action and their practice into power.

We are looking for presenters who can offer meaningful, practical, and inspiring sessions aligned with what participants hope to learn and experience at this year’s summit. Please use the link below to review the submission details and learn more about what participants are looking for.

Presenter submissions are due June 30th.

Scan the code or visit: https://forms.gle/u8mMddNsH15nfp2i7

Support the next generation of leaders, creators, and innovators. 💜🧡

ACE Academy is currently accepting in-kind donations to help power our youth programs, including summer learning, STEM camps, mentorship initiatives, and enrichment opportunities for Black youth in our community.

We’re currently collecting:
📚 School supplies
🧪 STEM materials
🍎 Healthy snacks & beverages
💻 Technology items
📝 Office & program supplies
🎁 Gift cards for youth and families

Every donation helps us create meaningful experiences, safe spaces, and opportunities for our students to thrive.

To donate or learn more, visit aceacademy.org or https://linktr.ee/Acewa

Many students silently struggle with stress, anxiety, and burnout while balancing school, family responsibilities, sports, social pressures, and future goals.

A supportive mentor or trusted adult can make a life-changing difference. 🤝

That’s why ACE continues creating spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and supported.

Black youth are more likely to experience barriers to mental health support, including stigma, lack of access, and limited culturally responsive care.

At ACE, we believe mentorship, safe spaces, and community support all play a role in protecting mental wellness. 💙

The Brothers in Education Summit brings together educators and leaders committed to advancing culturally responsive practices and improving student outcomes through connection, learning, and shared strategies. We are seeking dynamic speakers to share actionable tools, lived experiences, and innovative approaches that strengthen learning environments and drive meaningful impact.

Scan the code or visit: https://forms.gle/u8mMddNsH15nfp2i7

Today’s shout out goes to our incredible STEM Camp sponsor, Furtado & Associates, Inc.
, for investing in the future of our youth!

During our 2026 ACE STEM Break Camp, students had the opportunity to learn directly from engineering professionals, ask questions about career pathways, and participate in hands-on activities that challenged their creativity and teamwork.

Experiences like these help our young men see what’s possible for their future. Representation, exposure, and mentorship matter — and we are grateful for partners who continue to show up for our scholars. 🖤

Thank you to Josh Cheatham for taking the time to pour into the next generation of leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers!

ACE is celebrating 10 years of one of our first programs, the Summer Learning Experience! We are bringing together alumni, mentors, partners, staff, family and community to celebrate. We hope to see you there!

📢 Save the Date! 📢
🗓 May 7, 2026 is Black Teacher Appreciation Day
Celebrate on May 7th! This year's theme is "Black Resistance and Joy: Celebrating Black Educators and Teaching as a Practice of Freedom" honoring the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and the 100th anniversary of Black History Month. Black teachers have always known that the classroom is a space of liberation.
Save the date and join us for the celebration.

How to Join the Movement:
*Shout out a Black teacher who inspired you → Use
*Share your story → Post about a Black teacher who made a difference using
*Follow & engage with organizations advocating for Black educators
Go to the link in our bio for all of the details.