Black Diamonds Academic Success Program

10/14/2026

Black Diamonds Academic Success proudly thanks NewYork-Presbyterian for serving as a Silver Sponsor of our 2026 Benefit Gala.

Your continued partnership and generous support help us provide mentoring, academic enrichment, leadership development, career opportunities, and life-changing experiences for our young men.

Thank you for investing in their success and helping us build brighter futures!

10/13/2026

🍽️ Dinner Sponsor Spotlight 🍽️

Black Diamonds Academic Success proudly thanks Edward Jones for serving as the Dinner Sponsor of our 2026 Benefit Gala.

Your generous support helps make this special evening possible while advancing our mission to provide mentoring, academic support, leadership development, and meaningful opportunities for our young men.

Thank you, Edward Jones, for investing in our students and their futures!

10/13/2026

Thanks to Quantel Bazemore! One of the founding members of Project Earthquake, 20 years full circle… dropping jewels!
Who do you care about?!? - Why don’t you care about you? Take care of yourself… You can’t take care of anyone else if you don’t take care of you.
Dare to live! - What is the thing you would do… but you don’t do it… because of fear???!!!

10/12/2026

Black Diamonds had a great time fellowship this weekend with the men of the Mount Olivet Baptist Church Brother to Brother ministry! We look forward to hitting the lanes again for our Annual Bowl-a-thon the day after Thanksgiving… stay tuned for more information!!

10/11/2026

Black Diamonds Academic Success proudly thanks Turner Construction Company for serving as a Silver Sponsor of our 2026 Benefit Gala.

Turner’s continued generosity and commitment to our mission help us provide mentoring, academic support, leadership development, internships, college tours, and life-changing opportunities for our young men.

Thank you, Turner Construction, for investing in our students and helping them build brighter futures!

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10/08/2026

Our thanks to Brother Daymon Yizar for coming through and dropping jewels! We appreciate your reminder to our guys that Civil Service careers are another great option to keep in mind for life after high school! 🎯💯🙏🏾

10/06/2026

🎟️ Don’t wait—purchase your gala tickets today!

Join Black Diamonds Academic Success on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 6:30–9:00 p.m. at the beautiful Bear Mountain Inn as we honor Dr. David Mauricio for his outstanding leadership and dedication to our community.

Tickets are $125 per person. Come celebrate with us while supporting programs that prepare our young men for success in school and life.

🎫 Purchase tickets here:

🎉 Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Black Diamonds Academic Success' Fall Gala. It's an event like no other, and…

10/04/2026

Great time volunteering at the Rotary Club of Peekskill Fall Festival! Giving back, being present, making a difference and representing young black and brown young men in a positive way! Controlling our narrative and changing the perception! BDAS, Stand Up!!!

09/30/2026

Black Diamonds Academic Success Visits Manhattanville University!

Isaiah shared that this was one of his favorite college trips so far… not only because of the food 😋, but especially because of the bonding, laughter, and memories made as a group. He enjoyed exploring the beautiful campus, taking pictures, and finally seeing Manhattanville in person… And of course - THE CASTLE! 🏰

Isaiah said the visit gave him a chance to really consider Manhattanville as a college option in the future. Experiences like these remind our students that college is not just something they see in a brochure… it’s a place they can visit, imagine themselves in, and potentially call home.

A huge thank-you to Manhattanville University for welcoming our students and helping make this trip so special! 🎓💎

09/29/2026

Don’t forget to place your ad in our souvenir journal! Deadline is October 1st