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African American History Challenge (AAHC)Created in 2001, the African-American History Challenge recently celebrated its 22nd year! The AAHC is a collaboration between the 100 Black Men of Omaha and Omaha Public Schools, was sponsored in part by Cox Communications and the Gilbert M. & Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation.  This flagship competition is a reading program designed by the 100 Black Men of America to enhance the study of African-American history and culture among middle and high school students. Over its tenure, the AAHC has provided over $450,000 in awards and prizes to deserving Omaha area students of all races and ethnicities.

 

A special thank you to our Sponsors!

 

The Gilbert M. & Martha H. Hitchcock Foundation

Winner of the 2022 AAHC Junior Division First Place – R. M. Marrs Magnet Center

Winner of the 2022 AAHC Senior Division First Place – Northwest High Magnet School