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Themed “Sophisticated Black Hollywood,” the Achievers Brunch Association held its inaugural Big Black Ball on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s main branch.
The association, founded in 2014 by Director Mister Mann Frisby, launched with a mission to create a community that supports and mentors young Black high school seniors through life’s challenges. The mission later expanded to continue supporting the scholars as they entered and advanced through college. The network now helps students secure internships, access career-focused programming and financial assistance and build fellowship with other young Black scholars…