Call Me MISTER students Chris Livingston, Josh Barringer and Jordan Puch, along with Call Me MISTER program director Dr. Rashad Anderson, walking down the hallway of an elementary school toward the camera, wearing matching suits and sneakers, talking to one another.

About the Call Me MiSTER A.F.R.O. Leadership Summit

The Call Me MiSTER Program at MSU Denver is excited to host the inaugural A.F.R.O. Leadership Summit (Aiming for Racial Opportunity) on Friday, April 19, 2024. This event is tailored for male students in grades 6-12. Our summit aims to address the challenges young males, especially African American boys, face in public education. Notably, many of these students go through their entire K-12 education without having African American male teachers. The summit offers a range of topics, including brotherhood, leadership, manhood development, the value of education, cultural awareness, and self-esteem. Our goal is to provide a space that educates, empowers, and inspires these young men to overcome challenges and excel in life.

Community Member Experience at the A.F.R.O. Summit

The A.F.R.O Summit is a unique opportunity for community members to interact directly with A.F.R.O. Summit students, hear their stories and witness the impact of the program. The event will include student presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and showcase a special guest speaker.

There are two separate opportunities available for your participation:

Morning Session: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Partake in the Welcome Tunnel when students arrive.
Listen to Dr. Anderson Opening Remarks
Listen to MiSTER’s Purpose of Summit
Shadow breakout sessions
A.F.R.O Summit T-shirt

Afternoon Session: 12 - 3 p.m.

Have lunch with the students in the bleachers, ask questions, hear their stories.
Listen to the Special Guest Speaker
Included in Group Picture and Remarks
Pep Rally
A.F.R.O Summit T-Shirt