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Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) is a year-long achievement program culminating in 33 competitions for high school students covering STEM, humanities, business, performing, visual and culinary arts.

10/08/2026

Announcing our 5th Annual Local Culinary Competition! Next year’s competition will be on April 6th 2027 at the ✨new ✨ Grace Hopper Center in Arlington, VA.

So excited to see what these young chefs cook up! 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

09/10/2026

We’re gearing up for the next ACT-SO season!

We’re super proud of every student that has gone through the program so far, and we are cheering them on even after they have competed.

If you or someone you know may be interested in ACT-SO, send them our page and tell them to follow and stay tuned for updates and events on how to participate. The competitions cover a variety of topics and skills, so there is something for everyone!

08/20/2026

On Saturday, we held a booth at the Prince William County Community Foundation Back to School Community Event.

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08/06/2026

Join us next Saturday at the Back To School Community Event to learn more about the local ACT-SO competitios next year! You can find us at the Prince William NAACP booth or at the George M. Hampton Foundation booth.

The event will be at Freedom High School on August 15 from 11 am - 2 pm.

We hope to see you there!

07/23/2026

Woooo! We came back from the National ACT-SO Competition with two gold medalists! Congrats to Michelle and Gabriel for taking home the gold in Mathematics and Original Essay! 🥇

Thanks to our sponsors, parents, and volunteers who made the trip to Chicago possible!

We’re excited for the years to come! If you know any talented high schoolers, send them to our page for updates for next year’s competition cycle!

07/16/2026

The National Competition week has begun and we’re having a great time! J’Shema even participated in the Pep Rally Quiz Bowl Game Show!

Keep cheering us on - Competitions start today!

07/09/2026

We’re counting down the weeks to the National ACT-SO Competition by showcasing the Local ACT-SO Gold Medalists.

Closing out our Gold Medalists headed to the National Competition next week, we have Michelle, Ayiera, and Corbyn!

Michelle is participating in the Mathematics competition. She has many achievements and has a passion for mathematics and its applications in AI, machine learning, and medicine. She aspires to be a Machine Learning Engineer.

Ayiera will be competing in the Music: Instrumental Classical competition. She has played the viola since middle school and was a member of her high school’s orchestra. She plans to attend Northern Virginia Community College to study biology before pursuing dental school.

Corbyn is a rising senior and will participate in the Music: Instrumental Contemporary competition. His music journey started when he was 5 and plays the piano and violin. At school, he participated in wide range of clubs and activities and gives back to his community through service.

Let’s congratulate and cheer on our Gold Medalists as they head into their respective competitions next week!

07/05/2026

Looking for a way to engage high school youth. Try the NAACP ACT-SO program. ACT-SO has been around for over 45 years.

07/03/2026

We’re counting down the weeks to the National ACT-SO Competition by showcasing the Local ACT-SO Gold Medalists.

Next up we have J’Shema and Nariah!

J’Shema is a rising 12th grader and will be competing in the Culinary Competition. She is passionate about experimenting with bold flavors and creative techniques, and taking risks in the kitchen.

Nariah will be competing in the Music: Vocal Contemporary Competition. From an early age, she has been passionate about music, her faith, and performing arts. She plans to attend Hampton University in the Fall.

More to come!

06/26/2026

We’re counting down the weeks to the National ACT-SO Competition by showcasing the Local ACT-SO Gold Medalists.

First up - Gabriel and Marcus!

Gabriel is a Junior and will compete in the Original Essay competition. He’s an honor student, serving as a leader and is studying multiple languages, while still being a varsity track and field athlete.

Marcus is a Senior and will compete in the Short Story competition. He will pursue Visual Media and Arts at Morehouse in the Fall.

Let’s wish them all good luck!!

Address

Occoquan, VA
22191

Website

http://www.pwnaacp.org/, http://pwa-actso.org/

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