Act-So New Brunswick

09/10/2025

Calling all Black and Brown high school creators, scholars, and dreamers in NJ!
Ready to level up? Join ACT-SO — the Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics, and bring your brilliance to the biggest stage for young talent. From STEM projects to spoken word poetry, visual art, business innovations, and more—you can compete in up to 3 categories and gain mentors, skills, scholarships, and national recognition.
Swipe to see NJ medalists from past years—next year, it could be you.

Applications are open now for the 2025–2026 season!
DM us or hit the link in our bio for info, deadlines, and how to sign up.
Show the world what you’ve got—shine, soar, and represent.

07/14/2025

Congratulations to our National ACT-SO Bronze Medalist Myles Cherette, Music: Vocal Contemporary, and Champions - Eric Esaw II, Cynai Diggs, Hannah Bernard, Janelle Appiah, and Zahria Redd! We are proud of you and thank you for representing New Jersey at the National ACT-SO Competitions❣️

06/23/2025

Congratulations to ACT-SO Olympian Zahria who was recognized recently at the CareSparc Community Connections annual arts scholarship luncheon.

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06/23/2025

New Brunswick Juneteenth Commemoration Program with ACT-SO New Brunswick Olympian Myles. ❤️🙏🏿

06/23/2025

ACT-SO New Brunswick Gold Medalist Myles

05/31/2025

Please Support Youth traveling to the National ACT-SO Competition in Charlotte, NC!

Click here to buy our delicious popcorn and 50% of your purchase benefits this fundraiser.

05/03/2025

Congratulations ACT-SO New Jersey! Blessings and Special Shout to the ACT-SO New Brunswick Medalists and Participants! You are All winners! We Love you! ❤️🙏🏿👏🏾

03/28/2025

NAACP NJ ACT-SO - WE NEED COMPETITION VOLUNTEERS -IF YOU BELIEVE IN OUR YOUTH, THEN "ACT-SO" AND VOLUNTEER TO SERVE DURING THE COMPETITION THAT WILL BE HELD ON APRIL 26 AT FRANKLIN HS. GO TO OUR WEBSITE AT https://actsonewjersey.org/

03/26/2025

Investing in the future starts today. The Dearmont-Dyas Scholarship is here to support students who are ready to make an impact on the next generation. Apply now through NAACP’s Inspire Initiatives.

Learn more: https://naacp.org/find-resources/scholarships-awards-internships/scholarships

03/19/2025

Join Us!!

03/19/2025

Please support! We are seeking Volunteers!

Seeking volunteers!

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🌟 Calling All Experts and Enthusiasts! 🌟

Join us in shaping the future of young talent at the ACT-SO New Jersey competition! We’re on the lookout for passionate judges and dedicated volunteers to be part of this inspiring journey. As the “Olympics of the Mind,” ACT-SO empowers high school students to excel in Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific fields.

🔍 Are you a professional in arts, sciences, or technology? Your expertise can make a difference! Help us critique and guide the next generation of leaders.

🤝 Volunteering is more than just giving back; it’s about making an impact. Be a part of something bigger and help us create opportunities for young minds to shine.

Interested? Visit our website www.actsonewjersey.org and click on “Competition Volunteers” to learn more.

Let’s inspire excellence together! 💫

03/03/2025

Seeking volunteers!

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🌟 Calling All Experts and Enthusiasts! 🌟

Join us in shaping the future of young talent at the ACT-SO New Jersey competition! We’re on the lookout for passionate judges and dedicated volunteers to be part of this inspiring journey. As the “Olympics of the Mind,” ACT-SO empowers high school students to excel in Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological, and Scientific fields.

🔍 Are you a professional in arts, sciences, or technology? Your expertise can make a difference! Help us critique and guide the next generation of leaders.

🤝 Volunteering is more than just giving back; it’s about making an impact. Be a part of something bigger and help us create opportunities for young minds to shine.

Interested? Visit our website www.actsonewjersey.org and click on “Competition Volunteers” to learn more.

Let’s inspire excellence together! 💫