NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Eagle Academy Foundation (EAF) is excited to announce the return of its All-Male College Fair (AMCF) on Wednesday, March 27, at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. The event targets young men of color from NYC Public Schools, giving them exclusive facetime and the opportunity to explore and connect with 80+ colleges and Universities. This event is a collaboration between EAF, New York City Public Schools Office of Student Pathways and the Borough of Manhattan Community College, highlighting a shared commitment to educational opportunities.
EAF’s AMCF is known for its unique “Bracketology” theme inspired by March Madness. This approach simplifies the college exploration process and empowers young men to navigate and make informed decisions about their future educational paths. Since its inception in 2016, the AMCF has significantly grown in scale and impact, creating a platform for a deeper understanding of post-secondary options and enabling young men of color to visualize a future filled with possibilities.
“Following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Affirmative Action, the importance of the AMCF has been escalated,” said Donald M. Ruff Jr. “Our event is a crucial countermeasure for young men of color whose declining enrollment and underrepresentation are fiercely widefelt across the nation. AMCF is more than a Fair; it’s a responsibility to uphold the dreams, promise and access to higher education for young men of color.”
The AMCF is part of EAF’s Eagles Soaring Beyond, an initiative that focuses on postsecondary success for young men of color and is supported by a network of dedicated funders and strategic partners.