Back to Home Page  Welcome to the Cornel West Academy of Excellence! The Cornel West Academy of Excellence (CWAE) is a non-profit organization started to address many of the needs of minority at-risk male students in the 2nd - 6th grade.  The academy works to address various issues affecting young  boys. Academics, Self-Esteem, Strategic and Critical Thinking, Philanthropy, and  are key areas  that will be addressed. The academy currently provides its services to 35 young minority male students ranging from the 2nd thru 6th grade from Wake County.  The program is open to young men from surrounding counties. The academy will use innovative programs and curriculums to challenge the young men and to raise their academic achievements. To improve the students' comprehension and writing skills, the Hip Hop Educational Literacy Program (H.E.L.P.) is a literacy program that uses Hip-Hop music lyrics to capture and hold the attentions of students. The program meets all the standards of the National Education Association. To improve critical thinking, self-esteem, and cognitive skills, the academy will form the Sankofa Chess Club. The club will serve as the foundation for the students to learn and compete at the game of chess. Studies have shown that chess increases student achievement and thinking skills. The club will work towards participating in local and statewide chess tournaments. The Dare To Be King Mentoring program will be used to help the young men deal with violence and other emotional issues affecting them. The mentoring program will serve as an anti-gang, anti-gun, and anti-violence prevention tool. The Self-Esteem Through Culture Leads to Academic Excellence (SETCLAE) curriculum will be used to teach the boys the positive aspects of their cultural heritage and simultaneously increase their self-esteem and their desire to excel MEETING LOCATION: Saint Augustine's College  Sessions are held on Sundays from 2pm - 5pm. Music "An Angel For You" provided by "Cornel West Theory" <More> Volunteers Needed CWAE is always looking for committed volunteers.  All volunteers are subject to a background check.  For more information please contact CWAE.  >>More Dr. Cornel West CWAE is named after Dr. Cornel West.   Dr. Cornel West is a philosopher, author, critic, pastor, and civil rights activist.    >>More CWAE Calendar of Events Please read more about CWAE's calendar of events.   >>More For more information contact info@cornelwestacademy.org . Help Support the academy by making a tax deductible donation. The Cornel West Academy of Excellence (CWAE) is a nonprofit organization in accordance with §55A-2-02, of the North Carolina Statutes and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Cornel West Academy of Excellence © 2009