Men of Color National Summit
Building Bridges to Success for African-American and Hispanic Males
Save the Date: April 11-12, 2024
at the Greenville Convention Center
Our Mission
The mission of the Clemson University Men of Color National Summit is to close the opportunity gap for African American and Hispanic males, from cradle to career. Bringing together approximately 2,400 high school and college students, business professionals, educators, government officials and community leaders from around the country, the summit will emphasize the importance of education, best practices and choices to increase high school and college graduation rates. The national conference will lead to awareness of the changing U.S. demographics by enhancing the experience of men of color through involvement and engagement, preparing them for a global mindset.
Summit Themes
- Career and professional development
- Entrepreneurship
- Masculinity/personal identity
- Retention rates, graduation and student achievement
- Social/community engagement
For additional information, email menofcolorsummit@clemson.edu .
2023 Men of Color Summit Stories
- 6th annual Men of Color Summit inspires and instructs attendees
- Mother and son attend Men of Color Summit together with Bank of America sponsorship
- Clemson University brings its highly lauded Men of Color National Summit back for sixth year
- Clemson University hosts annual summit to bridge gap of higher education in young men of color
- Clemson’s Men of Color Summit aims to close college, job opportunity gap
2023 Men of Color Summit Testimonials
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“Phenomenal speakers with inspiring success stories give young men hope and a different outlook on life.”
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“One of the most impactful events anywhere in the US.”
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“It's a great way to connect with and support other professional men of color in the Upstate area and the surrounding region in all areas of society. It's also a great opportunity for young adults to find a path for higher education and success as well as competent and willing mentors to help them reach their professional and personal goals.”
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“This was a great space for students to meet other students who look like them and have common goals of success.”
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“This event has become an event that is instrumental as a development tool for our youth. To have the opportunity to learn from successful leaders in the community and business is invaluable. I love the support Clemson shows for Men of Color. The future will be brighter for all of us that have had the opportunity to engage in this amazingly purposeful event.”
Summit Photo Archive
2023 Summit 2023 VIP Reception 2022 Summit 2022 VIP Reception 2021 VIP ReceptionThe Office of Inclusion and Equity is proud to promote these endowments that enhance opportunities for underrepresented groups at Clemson — the Harvey B. Gantt Scholarship and the Leon E. Wiles Diversity Endowment.
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