For another summer, FRIENDS has offset the expensive cost of travel for a group of students interested in Global Studies. Obama Academy has enjoyed a years long partnership with the Center for International Education Exchange. The organization’s website explains, “CIEE has helped thousands of people gain the knowledge and skills necessary to live and work in […]

As a part of the Kelvin Konnects Initiative, New York Jets Offensive Lineman Kelvin Beachum made it possible for the Class of 2017 to attend a trip of a lifetime. The 3-day senior class trip to Universal Studios in Orlando and a behind the scenes look at EA Sports gave our young men unique access […]

For the third year in a row, “The” Barack Obama Male Leadership will graduate 100% of students who have all been accepted to 4-year colleges and universities. The class has earned a cumulative $2.4 million in scholarship and financial reward offers. This year’s valedictorian is Brother Taylon Owens who has been at BOMLA since the […]

Thanks to the generosity of The Hillcrest Foundation, FRIENDS will receive a $75,000 grant to improve campus technology. The grant will cover hardware purchases like tablets, desktops and instructional materials for teachers, in addition to multimedia software to increase access, exposure and student academic performance. The Hillcrest Foundation was created by Mrs. W.W. Caruth, Sr. […]

About 50 students attended the first of several college visits as the result of a grant from The Cotton Bowl Foundation. One group  received the rare opportunity to speak to University President Neal Smatresk while touring the school library. “[College visits] provide exposure, and exposure is the key” said BOMLA Middle School Counselor Misty Williams. […]

About a dozen students participated in the JC Penney Black History Month Celebration and Youth Career Planning Expo in February. BOMLA students joined nearly 100 youth from neighboring high schools and magnet programs to receive an office tour and to hear from an executive panel of speakers. The panel featured Mary Beth West EVP, Chief […]

The Robotics Team rose above 24 teams at the For Inspiration & Recognition of Science Technology (FIRST) Challenge in February. The win advanced the team to regional competition for the first time since the school opened. “It was encouraging to win this award because the week before we went and lost” said Team Captain Brother […]

Senior Isaiah Merritt competed in the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway during the ACC Championship Game between Clemson and Virginia Tech. As the only high school student competing, Brother Isaiah was in the running for a $100,000 scholarship. “I want my future children to achieve their dreams, despite their circumstance. I want to get my dad […]

Announced just before Thanksgiving, the Cotton Bowl Foundation and the College Playoff Foundation, will each gift a $50,000 grant to FRIENDS of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy. In an effort to supplement the existing college readiness plan, the Cotton Bowl Foundation gift will send all young men on a college visit over the course of […]