The Black Achievers program provides college readiness and career awareness to African American teens in Wilmington. African American mentors from diverse career fields are nominated by the local business community to serve as role models, preparing participants for future success. The Achievers meet weekly for one year at the Walnut Street YMCA. The year culminates with an Annual Awards Dinner to honor the Adult Achievers and recognize Teen Achievers who are eligible for scholarships.
Meeting Location & Time
Walnut Street YMCA
1000 North Walnut St Wilmington, DE 19801
Saturday, 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Black History Month Celebration
February 1, 2020, 10:30 a.m., Walnut Street YMCA
Join us for a celebration of African American Innovators. There will be guest speakers, performances, demonstrations, history displays, vendors, refreshments and more!
2020 Annual College Tour
April 12 – 18, 2020
College Tour Application
Black Achievers Gala 2020
Date and details TBA
2020 Black Achiever Sponsors
- Barclays
- Delmarva Power
- Navient
- WSFS
- Highmark
- M&T
- Comcast
- Wilmington City Council
- New Castle County
- Christiana Care
- Wilmington University
- Bank of America
- ENT and Allergy of Delaware
2020 Adult Achievers
- Tamara Blake – Barclays
- Genea Delaware – Barclays
- Kim Thomas – Odom – Barclays
- Jayda Jones – Navient
- Nikkia Squires – Christiana Care
- Dr. Niya Jones – Christiana Care
- Kimberly Clark – Christiana Care
- Kevin Hunter – M&T Bank
- Jillian Harris – ENT and Allergy of Delaware
- Aundre Chambers – WSFS