Columbus Africentric Early College K-12

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Get ready, family! 🎉✨

Join us for a powerful and joyful Sankofa Weekend Celebration at Columbus Africentric Early College as we honor legacy, culture, and community!

🗓 Thursday, April 23, 2026, | 6–9 PM
Come reconnect, reflect, and celebrate the journey!

🗓 Saturday, April 25, 2026, | Family Fun Day
Bring the whole family for food, fun, and fellowship!

📍 3223 Allegheny Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43209

We’re also inviting local vendors, creatives, and entrepreneurs to be part of this vibrant celebration! If you’re interested in showcasing your products, food, or services during Family Fun Day, don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the community and share your gifts.

If you wish to vend , secure your spot by clicking the link and complete the form today!

Let’s reach back, gather wisdom, and move forward together—because our story matters. 🖤💜

04/02/2026

Hey CAEC Community & Families!

We’re kicking off Spring Break together with a fun meetup at Flavor 91 Bistro, TODAY, April 2nd from 4–7 PM.

Come enjoy good food, connect with other families, and support our school—just use code CAEC and a portion of your purchase will go back to our PBIS initiatives.

We’ll also have raffles, trivia, and more. Hope to see you there!

Join us TODAY!!

Use code CAEC!

02/24/2022

In case you missed it… Sankofa 2022: 5 Year Anniversary Celebration!

Sankofa is a Twi word from the Akan people of Ghana. The literal translation of the word and the symbol is “it is not forbidden to fetch what is at risk of b...

02/22/2022

Sankofa 2022 is finally here!

Sankofa 2022: Celebration of Leadership is the annual signature event to recognize the contributions of African-Americans living and working or emerging from the Greater Columbus Area.

WATCH LIVE ON NBC4!
Tonight, February 22, 2022 at 7:30PM

Columbus Africentric Early College K-12 Columbus City Schools

02/22/2022

Congratulations to Larry James, ESQ. Co-founder of African American Leadership Academy and one of our Sankofa 2022 Charels Tennet Legacy Honorees

Join us for Sankofa 2022

Sankofa 2022: Celebration of Leadership
Tonight, February 22, 2022 at 7:30PM
Watch live on NBC4

02/22/2022

SNEAK PREVIEW OF SANKOFA 2022!
WATCH LIVE ON NBC4
Tonight, February 22, 2022 at 7:30PM on NBC4
Celebrating 5 years of Excellence!

Sankofa 2022: Celebration of Leadership is the annual signature event of Columbus Africentric Early College PK-12 to recognize the contributions of African-Americans living and working or emerging from the Greater Columbus Area.

2022 SANKOFA Honorees
Donna James (Legacy Honoree)
Larry James (Legacy Honoree)
Dr. Milton Ruffin (The Bettye Stull Keeper Of The Culture)
Dr. Frederic Bertley (Special Honoree)
Dr. Robert Bennett
Dr. Melissa Crum
Hanif Abdurraqib
LC Johnson
Autumn Glover
Erica Crawley
Ester Flores
Kalomo Figueroa-Jackson (Distinguished Alumni)
Henry Warren Jr. (Staff Honoree)
Erica Crawley
Ester Flores

Columbus Africentric Early College K-12 Columbus City Schools - Department of Neighborhoods Columbus COSI - Center of Science and Industry Zora's House Franklin County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Erica C. Crawley Mosaic Education Network Hanif Abdurraqib Denison University OhioHealth 1DIVINELINE2HEALTH Chase City of Columbus - City Hall

02/22/2022

Service is the heartbeat of CAEC.

02/22/2022

SNEAK PREVIEW OF SANKOFA 2022!
WATCH LIVE ON NBC4
TONIGHT, February 22, 2022 at 7:30PM on NBC4
Celebrating 5 years of Excellence!

Sankofa 2022: Celebration of Leadership is the annual signature event of Columbus Africentric Early College PK-12 to recognize the contributions of African-Americans living and working or emerging from the Greater Columbus Area.

2022 SANKOFA Honorees
Donna James (Legacy Honoree)
Larry James (Legacy Honoree)
Dr. Milton Ruffin (The Bettye Stull Keeper Of The Culture)
Dr. Frederic Bertley (Special Honoree)
Dr. Robert Bennett
Dr. Melissa Crum
Hanif Abdurraqib
LC Johnson
Autumn Glover
Erica Crawley
Ester Flores
Kalomo Figueroa-Jackson (Distinguished Alumni)
Henry Warren Jr. (Staff Honoree)
Erica Crawley
Ester Flores
Henry Warren Jr. (Distinguished Staff Honoree)

02/22/2022

Tune in for Sankofa 2022!
Tonight, February 22, 2022 at 7:30PM on NBC4
Celebrating 5 years of Excellence!

Sankofa 2022: Celebration of Leadership is the annual signature event of Columbus Africentric Early College PK-12 to recognize the contributions of African-Americans living and working or emerging from the Greater Columbus Area.

2022 SANKOFA Honorees
Donna James (Legacy Honoree)
Larry James (Legacy Honoree)
Dr. Milton Ruffin (The Bettye Stull Keeper Of The Culture)
Dr. Frederic Bertley (Special Honoree)
Dr. Robert Bennett
Dr. Melissa Crum
Hanif Abdurraqib
LC Johnson
Autumn Glover
Erica Crawley
Ester Flores
Kalomo Figueroa-Jackson (Distinguished Alumni)
Henry Warren Jr. (Staff Honoree)
Erica Crawley
Ester Flores

Columbus Africentric Early College K-12 Columbus City Schools - Department of Neighborhoods Columbus COSI - Center of Science and Industry Zora's House Franklin County Board of Commissioners Commissioner Erica C. Crawley Mosaic Education Network Hanif Abdurraqib Denison University OhioHealth 1DIVINELINE2HEALTH Chase City of Columbus - City Hall

02/21/2022

Congratulations to Henry Warren Jr., Principal at CAEC and one of our Sankofa 2022 Distinguished Staff!

Join us in celebration Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7:30PM LIVE on NBC4



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