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ACT-SO 2026: Home of the unified + unlimited
NAACP NATIONAL CONVENTION WILL BE HELD AT THE MCCORMICK PLACE WEST IN CHICAGO, il. JULY 15-19 2026
Celebrating academic and srtistic excellence for high-school students in grades 9-12.
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*Compete in 30+ Academic & Arts categories
*Win medals, scholarships & national recognition
*Advance from local to national competition
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EXPLORE YOUR PASSION!
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Register now for ACT-SO 2026
What is act-so?
The Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics is an NAACP youth enrichment program designed to prepare students for college, careers, and leadership through competition, mentoship, and recognition.
The GOALS OF ACT-SO
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To mobilize the adult community to promote academic and artistic excellence among students of African descent.
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To recognize academic and artistic achievement among students of African descent.
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To provide and assist students with the necessary skills to establish goals and aquire the confidence and training to contribute to society.
ELIGIBILITY
BENEFITS
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High school student in grades 9-12
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Amateur in competition category
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Participation is not exclusive to students of African descent as the program accepts support that prohibits exclusive participation
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Academic Excellence
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Artistic Expression
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Enrichment & Mentorship
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National Exposure
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Learning Experience
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Scholarships and Prizes
Building a legacy of excellence: mISSOURI CITY& VICINITY NATIONAL MEDAL WINNERS
Our branch is Proud to support and uplift local scholors and artists through ACT-SO, continuing the NAACP's legacy of excellence, equity, and empowerment.
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2022 national GOLD MEDAL winner
Jordyn Wright is a 14-year-old high school student from Houston, Texas. She is currently homeschooled and takes dual credit classes at San Jacinto College. Jordyn is the founder of J Brielle Handmade Goods, a bath and beauty company. Her company provides natural skincare solutions for teens who suffer with eczema and other skin conditions. She started her business when she was ten years old after discovering that different soaps irritated her skin. Her goal is to promote natural self-care and young entrepreneurship.
2023 National GOLD MEDAL WINNER
Congratulations to Mr. Ryan Norman for being the 2023 ACT-SO winner representing the NAACP Missouri City & Vicinity Branch! We are so proud to such a talented individual who represented our community. Your hard work and dedication will contnue paid off in future. Keep up the great work!
2024 national gold medal winner
Jade C. is our Gold Medal Winner in the category of Photography. We are so proud of her accomplishment.
LOOKING FOR OUR NEXT WINNER!
If you think you can, then it's time to act-so!
WHY PARTICIPATE IN ACT-SO?
GET INVOLVED!
2025-2026ACT-SO COMPETITION CATEGORIES
PERFORMING ARTS
Dance:ballet
VISUAL ARTS
DRAWING
MATHEMATICS
MEDICINE AND HEALTH
PHYSICS
Dance:contemporary
Dance:MODERN
Dance:CULTURAL
DRAMATICS
FILMMAKING
PAINTING
PHOTOGRAPHY
SCULTURE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT-CLASSICAL
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT-COMTEMPORARY
MUSIC VOCAL-CLASSICAL
MUSIC VOCAL-COMTEPORARY
ORATORY
SPOKEN WORD
MUSIC COMPOSITION
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