Caelyn Sommerville earned a silver medal after performing a piece from Ntozake Shange's For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf.

Anthony Anderson remembers when he competed in ACT-SO and talks about its importance to the future of children across the nation.

We've been following the updates for the first integrated prom at Wilcox County High School. This weekend, the barriers came down and the students had a successful integrated event despite old, segregated rules and traditions.

The AFL-CIO and Union Plus are offering 50 $5,000 scholarships to help graduating high school seniors realize their dreams of a college education. Click here to apply.

Join Chairman Roslyn M. Brock, Marlon Wayans and a host of progressive activists and celebrities for the all digital Leadership 500 Summit in Naples, FL. Register today.

After three years of competing in ACT-SO, E’LaShae Scott, Sharad Crosby, and Najera Rogers have won gold. Watch their story of determination and passion. The team will compete in Orlando this summer.

Leadership is not a title, it is an action. Young Professionals should attend the annual L500 Summit in Naples, FL, today. Register here.

Students at Howard University affirm their voting power and challenge any force that attempts to threaten their right. They invite you to join them on a crusade to empower voters on campuses across the country.

$urreal was commissioned by the NAACP to create a theme song to celebrate their 75th Anniversary of their Youth & College Division. Visit their Facebook: facebook.com/WeAreSurreal & Twitter: twitter.com/WeAreSurreal to show them support!

Three-time ACT-SO gold medalist, Shelby Sykes, easily slides through the notes of George Gershwin's Summertime from Porgy & Bess at a private recital. Summertime was made popular by Leontyne Price in the Broadway tour of the musical in 1952.

Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act could be eliminated. Find out all you need to know prior to the February 27 SCOTUS hearing.in Washington

"Lets end cliff note discrimination/I have a dream." Tehran uses poetry to share paint a picture of his dream in 2013. Dr. King's speech inspired this presentation.

104 years ago, W.E.B. Dubois led a coalition of citizens to form the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Today, because of you, we stand and fight to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality for all people.

Celebrate Black History Month. Learn or refresh your memory of the lyrics of the Black National Anthem "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson.

The 44th NAACP Image Awards will be televised live on NBC this Friday at 8/7c. Tune in and tell your friends using #ImageAwards! Later this week, we'll have more details on how you can interact with the show.

Before President Barack Obama took his first oath of office, he was a NAACP Image Award recipient. Watch his acceptance speech and share it with your friends. Set your calendar for this year's show, February 1 at 8pm ET on NBC.

Do you have the stamina to endure the marathon to your future? ACT-SO! Watch Bobbi (Manhattan, NAACP) perform STAMINA in honor of the internal force you need to succeed.

Success is in your future when you ACT-SO! Find your place in ACT-SO and join thousands of people who dared to take the leap into their destiny. Start today!

While you're spending time away from school this holiday, take a moment and decide how you will ACT-SO in 2013. Prepare to go for the gold and change the world.

You have what it takes to be an ACT-SO student! All you need is passion to pursue the greatness that's already inside you.

#Revive25 is going on right now. Did you register 25 new members of your Youth Council or College Chapter? Start today! #Revive25 ends December 15. Don't miss your chance to create history in the NAACP.

NAACP Youth and Young Adults are the heartbeat of the NAACP. Effect change in your community. Find a local service project and volunteer your time and talents to benefit others.

Classical Music Composition is one of the many categories available to students to compete in on the local and national level. Justin Hill has participated in ACT-SO his entire high school career. If you want to participate, call (410) 580-5650.

Whatever your political view is, the 4th Graders at Democracy Prep want you to vote for somebody! By the end of the video, you'll be singing with them. Share this video with your friends.

Members of the Stony Brook Youth & College Division discuss taking their talents to the polls this November. They compare voting to a form of personal expression--it is a talent that we need to make known to the world.

Sadly, Stop & Frisk continues in New York. One young man secretly recorded his experience. Warning: Please be advised that this video contains strong and offensive language. It can be considered Not Safe For Work (NSFW).

Virginia NAACP Youth & College Division President Da'Quan Marcell Love talks about the importance of voter registration. The Virginia Voter Registration Deadline is Monday, October 12, 2012.

Brendan Jenkins directed and edited this short documentary examining academic tracking. Brendan won an ACT-SO silver medal for his submission.

With only a few days left to register to vote in most states, members of the NAACP National Youth Work Committee want all young adults to register to vote for the November 2012 election.

September 25 is National Voter Registration Day. In 2008, Youth and Young Adults turned out to the polls in record numbers--in fact, there was a 17% increase in young Black voters. Raise your voice and register to vote today. Call 1-866-MY-VOTE-1.

Misha Ward won a gold medal for her painting of a pair of dramatically bold eyes at the New Brunswick ACT-SO competition. Misha used Beyonce Knowles' eyes for her inspiration. Her painting was presented at the national competition in Houston.

ACT-SO contestants used personal expressions to charge the atmosphere during the dance finale at the 34th Annual ACT-SO Awards in Houston. Dancers shared, ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, and other contemporary forms of dance during this number.

Hector Cerna (NAACP Harrisburg Branch) choreographed and performed an original contemporary ballet to Nina Simone's Images of a Wayward Soul. See how he drew inspiration from his Mother for the piece during the 34th National ACT-SO Competition in Houston.

Students from the Lee County, FL ACT-SO perform an original song challenging you and everyone you know to vote November 6, 2012. For more information and extras visit This Is My Vote.

Detroit's Tristan Taylor performed "Tutsi" during the 34th National ACT-SO Competition. Tristan is a recent graduate of the Detroit School for the Performing Arts. This fall he attends UC Davis as a Theatre/Pre-Law major.

Students from the Lee County, FL ACT-SO wrote and performed an original jingle for ACT-SO during the 34th National ACT-SO Awards in Houston, TX. (July, 2012)

Annelle Gregory (Escondido, CA) won the National Gold Medal for Music Instrumental/Classical at the 2012 ACT-SO competition. This practice video was recorded prior to her official entry in Houston, TX.

Do You Believe So? Then ACT-SO. Our National Competition with thousands of talented students kicks off today, Friday, July 6th at the National Convention in Houston, Texas. ACT-SO is a student enrichment program that culminates in a local and national com

50,000 New Yorkers celebrated Father's Day by marching, in silence, to the residence of Mayor Michael Bloomberg to protest the unfair Stop and Frisk Policy.

Students from El Puente USA stopped and shared important information for anyone stopped by the police. This was tapped immediately after #SilentMarchNYC

Nate recalls a night he was stopped and frisked while he was running to meet his girlfriend. He has been stopped and frisked at least eight times.

"Is this going to continue happening? Is my son going to do a "stop and frisk" video? Are his kids going to do a "stop and frisk" video?" Randy ponders how many more innocent people will be victimized by abuses of Stop and Frisk.

Giselle has been stopped and frisked four times. Here she recalls being stopped while resting on the NYC Subway.

Domingo Estevez tells the first time he was stopped and frisked as a teenager. It was the worst time. He's been stopped & frisked more than 10 times.

Emmanuel Pardilla has been stopped and frisked 4 times. Here, he tells one of his stories that took place when he was 18 years old--on his way to school. #SilentMarchNYC

June 17th, we will hold a mirror to New York City's discriminatory stop-and-frisk policy. People of color should not be afraid to walk down the street in their own city. We will proudly walk, in silence, with them to assert that right.

The countdown is on! Students are preparing to go for the Gold at the national ACT-SO competition in Houston. Here's how New Brunswick's Fred Phillip earned the coveted medal & prize with his dramatic presentation.

ACT-SO Alum from Anchorage show and tell their ACT-SO stories of success, networking & fortification.

Andrew "Drew" Fridge is an ACT-SO tripple threat medalist! This original piece earned him a Gold Medal in Music Composition & Instrumental. He also earned a Silver Medal in Vocal Contemporary. We'll see him in Houston the national competition!

ACT-SO is the link to a successful future for our nation's youth. ACT-SO competitors rise to the top in every field of human endeavor.

Current New Jersey ACT-SO competitors challenge you to ACT-SO as they gear up for the local competitions leading to nationals in Houston, TX. For more information on your local ACT-SO competition, contact your local NAACP branch: http://bit.ly/nXNbSI.

Lydia Seale of the Flint, Michigan Branch took home the Silver Medal in the National ACT-SO Vocal Contemporary competition last July in Los Angeles, CA for her soulful performance of Smokie Norful's "I Need You Now."

Motivational Speaker, Activist and former Southeast Regional NAACP Director, Alethea Bonello, encourages young people to show up and show out at the polls in 2012.

Activist and Hip Hop Artist Jasiri X tells the heartbreaking story of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed 17 year old boy, who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman on February 26, 2012 in Sanford, Florida. George Zimmerman has yet to be arrested or charged.

Watch Justin Hill accentuate a classical piece with his saxophone during the 2010 National ACT-SO competition. Justin maintains precision as he plays through the movements of this piece. Are you getting ready for ACT-SO 2012?

NAACPConnect Digital Collective member, Devon Libran shares how his multicultural background has influenced his spirit of activism and community collaboration.

Beloved Sister, members of the Stockton Branch Youth & College Division, sing their version of Lift Every Voice and Sing to help us celebrate Black History month.

Kaylah Taylor won the gold medal at the Miami-Dade County ACT-SO competition. She took her vocal ability to the national level to Kansas City for the national competition where she won the bronze medal.

New Brunswick's Jalyssa James performs "I Have Nothing" at the 2010 national ACT-SO competition in Kansas City, KS. Jalyssa earned a silver medal for her performance. Share your ACT-SO performance or presentation and inspire future competitors.

ACT-SO alum, actress, singer and motivational speaker Edwina Findley will chat with NAACPConnect Tuesday, January 31 at 7pm|4 Pacific. Ediwina joins us after the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her latest movie: Middle of Nowhere.

Damarcus Bell performs, in Italian, "Pieta Signore" at the 2009 National ACT-SO Competition in New York. Marcus received a Silver medal for his performance and is currently a Sociology & Vocal Performance double major at Morehouse College in Atlanta.

Student Leaders from The House (Woodbridge, VA) share their dream for the world to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy.

Krysstal Brown uses poetry to explain why she will always dare to be different and show the world that she refuses to conform to the norm. Krysstal won a local Gold Medal for this poem.

Jeroboam Bozeman (Brooklyn, NY) performs an original modern dance during the 2008 National ACT-SO competition. After winning the Gold Medal, Bozeman joined Philadanco! with the Philadelphia Dance Company after High School.

Actor, Activist and Educator Lamman Rucker spent a few moments with NAACPConnect to talk about the importance of being resourceful. He shares his success story of starting his production company with his friends using their own resources, skill and talent.

Mary Clare Sobon earned an ACT-SO Gold Medal for her performance of "Easy As Life" from the Broadway musical Aida. This video was taken after May's win. Read her post ACT-SO blog below and see how she is charting her course.

Students from Howard University believe there was #TooMuchDoubt to execute Troy Davis. These are pictures from their campus Black Out and silent protest at the White House.

New Jersey State Medalist, Brandi Pinnix, earned a Silver Medal for this awesome dance performance to Nina Simone's "Feeling Good." Submit your ACT-SO video by click Share Your Story at the top of the page.

Detroit Branch ACT-SO's Corinthia J. Sims performs the classical "Give Me Jesus" at her local competition. If you want to submit your ACT-SO performance or presentation, click Share Your Story at the top of the page.

Kedra from Washington, was moved and inspired by Dr. King's quotes etched in the walls surrounding the plaza of the MLK Memorial.

Student Leaders from The House (Woodbridge, VA) visited the MLK Memorial to take part in the national dedication and share their dreams for the future.

A father and son experience the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, together. Plan a visit to the MLK Memorial in Washington.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial visitors share their memories of Dr. King.

@Ms_LindaLou summarizes the Georgia Youth & College Divisions activism during the days leading up to Troy Davis' execution. Follow Linda & the GA Youth & College Divison @I_Am_GYCD.

Cherelle Cruise plays a medley of R&B songs from Ne-Yo, Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj. Cherelle is the Contemporary Piano Gold Medalist from Long Island, NY

NAACP ACT-SO New Jersey Gold Medalist, Queena Bergen, Delivers her powerful (original) oratorical speech to the ACT-SO judges and participants in Los Angeles, California

Troy Davis' sister and nephew, Martina and De'Jaun Correia, continue his wish to abolish the death penalty. In the Name of Troy Davis: Pledge to End the Death Penalty in the United States.

NAACPConnect hosts a virtual career fair from October 1-31! Log on and submit your resume. Get hired by top companies and brands! Spread the word!

The NAACP continues to stand with Troy Davis. His sister Kim and his nephew De'Jaun offer their thanks and warm words on Troy's behalf. There is still #TooMuchDoubt

Kimberly Davis takes a few moments to thank Troy Davis' supporters and encourage them to keep fighting for justice and her brother's freedom.

Jasiri X uses Pete Rock's classic beat, "They Reminisce Over You" to shed light on the case of Troy Davis. #TooMuchDoubt

New Brunswick's Mary Clare Sobon (ACT-SO Gold Medalist) performs "Easy As Life" from the Broadway Musical Aida.

NAACP Youth & College Members, Beloved Sister, compiled an original song and pictoral tribute in honor of the Youth & College Division's 75th Anniversary.

Tristan Wilds (90210) and Amber Riley (Glee) wishes the Youth & College Division a happy anniversary while backstage, hosting the Youth Freedom Fund Dinner at the 102nd National Convention.

Stefanie Brown shares her thoughts of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. and the NAACP on the horizon of the dedication of his memorial on the National Mall.

NAACP Washington Bureau Director and Senior VP for Advocacy, Hilary Shelton, shares memories of Dr. King and the NAACP's role in honoring his legacy in anticipation of the MLK Memorial Dedication, August 28, 2011.

Actress Comedienne, Kim Coles (Living Single) wishes the Youth and College Division a happy anniversary with her well-branded "Woo! Woo! Woo!"

Former Youth & College Director, journalist, social activist & political commentator Jeff Johnson wishes the Youth & College Division a happy anniversary.

Krystal Leaphart, President of the Howard University NAACP College Chapter draws upon the rich legacy of the NAACP on Howard's campus as she shares her vision and goals for the school year.

Youth & College's TSoul wishes everyone a happy anniversary.

ACT-SO Alum Edwina Findley inspires you to believe in your personal talents and the talents of others. Edwina currently appears on HBO's Treme.

Beloved Sister is a family-based R&B/Hip-Hop/Inspirational singing group that follows & promotes: Love, Hope, Care, Faith, Patience, Peace. They are members of the Stockton Branch NAACP Youth Council

Nathaniel Raymond Benjamin shares this rare video of his grandfather, R.R. Wilkinson, former Roanoake, VA Branch President. He started committee to ease Intergration during the Civil Rights Movement.

Members from various NAACP Youth & College chapters wish the national division a happy 75th birthday during the Day of Service in Los Angeles, CA.

In honor of its 75th Anniversary, the Youth & College Division fed homeless and hungry residents of Los Angeles during the National Convention. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, how will you make an impact in your own community? Share your story!

Rocsi & Kiely were amazed by the leadership and talent at the 2011 ACT-SO Awards!

New Jersey's Mary Clare Sobon tells her winning story of courage, consistency and closeness. Sobon is joined by her local ACT-SO Chairperson, Shaun Adams.

Students share why they ACT-SO after their performances at the 2011 competition in Los Angeles.

ABC News' Tahman Bradley shares how ACT-SO had a direct impact on his current career in network news. Bradley is based in the network's Washington bureau. He contributes on and off-air reporting to all ABC News broadcasts.