5000 Role Models of Excellence, 1994-2016 | The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

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Collection Overview

Title: 5000 Role Models of Excellence, 1994-2016

ID: 01/BAF MS_00215

Primary Creator: The office of Congresswoman Fredricka Wilson

Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet

Arrangement: Arrage in alphbetical and chronologial order.

Subjects: Community activists, Education, Families, Black, Mentoring

Forms of Material: Newspapers, Programs

Languages: English

Abstract

This collection contains materials about 5000 Role Models of Excellence which was founded by Congreswoman Fredrica Wilson in 1993.

Scope and Contents of the Materials

1994-2016

Collection Historical Note

This organization was established by Congresswoman Wilson in 1993 after she noticed a pattern young minority boys, dropping out of school, entering the drug trade and being incarcerated. Initately the organization named was 500 African American Male Role Models of Excellence. In 1994, named to 500 Role Models of Excellence given to the increase in enrollment it is now called 5000 Role Moles of Excellence.

Subject/Index Terms

Community activists
Education
Families, Black
Mentoring

Administrative Information

Repository: The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.

Access Restrictions: There are no access restrictions on this material.

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Acquisition Method: Donation

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