Description

The Student African American Brotherhood Organization is a dynamic organization established specifically to assist our participants to excel academically, socially, culturally, professionally, and in the community. SAAB is primarily comprised of male students who strive for academic excellence and make a commitment to plan and implement programs that benefit their community at large. We encourage our participants to embrace leadership by being positive examples for each other through a strong commitment to academic achievement , brotherhood, and community service. We provide weekly study sessions, weekly developmental seminars for students of all ages, business meetings, social and religious activities, and work with various non-profit service agencies (i.e., Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Boys Club, etc.).

History

The Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB) was founded in 1990, at Georgia Southwestern State University by Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe.  The ACU chapter of SAAB was established in the Spring 2004.  Dr. Bledsoe’s vision was to create an organization that would assist and support African American men on college campuses, and give them better awareness of their responsibilities as college students and American citizens.  SAAB embraces the principles of accountability, proactive leadership, self-discipline and intellectual development. The motto of the group is “I am my bother's keeper and together we will rise.”

Activities

• Book Reviews
  
• Community Service Days
  
• Focus Groups
  
• Financial Workshops
  
• Guest Lectures
  
• "Everyman God's Man" Forum
  

2005-2006 Officers