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Welcome from Chief Auntie Sheros Thomas

Tomorrow deserves their voice today

The Afrotagious Jr. Board of Directors is a two-year leadership and advisory experience designed to help exceptional young people develop confidence, creativity, leadership, and legacy-minded thinking.

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A message from Chief Auntie Sheros Thomas
Inaugural Nominations
Closed
June 9, 2026
The founding class is currently being selected.
Founding Board Announcement
Coming Fall 2026
Nominated candidates

Begin your application journey

If you’ve been nominated to the Jr. Board, your journey is waiting — build your profile, complete the four pillar quests, and submit your application to the council.

About the Program

The Afrotagious Jr. Board of Directors was created to give exceptional young people an opportunity to contribute ideas, develop leadership skills, and participate in meaningful experiences that encourage creativity, confidence, and long-term thinking.

Board members meet quarterly and engage in projects, discussions, mentorship opportunities, and collaborative experiences designed to help them grow as future leaders.

The Afrotagious Jr. Board of Directors — young leaders wearing Afrotagious apparel

Program Timeline

Nominations Opened
Complete
Nominations Closed
June 9, 2026
Candidate Review Period
Summer 2026
Founding Board Selection
September 2026
Founding Board Announcement
October 2026
First Board Meeting
October 2026

Founding Class

The inaugural Afrotagious Jr. Board of Directors will be announced in Fall 2026.

Leadership Council

The Afrotagious Jr. Board of Directors is guided by a leadership council committed to cultivating confidence, creativity, character, and legacy in the next generation.

Stay Connected

Follow Afrotagious as we prepare to introduce the Founding Class of the Afrotagious Jr. Board of Directors.

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Nominate a Young Leader

Nomination is the first step. Tell us about a young person ages 9–12 who shows curiosity, creativity, leadership, imagination, and kindness.

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Your journey to The Forward

Take on quests, earn crowns, and light up the four pillars to complete your application.

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The Quest Trail

Each stop is a quest that helps the council get to know you — and earns you crowns.

The Four Pillars

Finish a pillar's quest to earn its badge.

The Forward Report

A live scorecard of this application.

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Review and measure every nomination and application in one place — change a status to move a candidate through the pipeline. Use Nominate a candidate to submit a nomination on behalf of the Council.

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