Achievers Brunch Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring and celebrating young Black scholars who will shape the future. Our mission is to provide educational resources and opportunities for these scholars to thrive and succeed. We believe that by supporting and empowering the next generation of leaders, we can create a better future for all. Join us in our efforts to create a more just and equitable society.
Want to Volunteer?
Achievers Brunch Association is all about supporting young scholars and helping them reach their full potential through our programs and events. We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our scholars. Whether you’re interested in mentoring, or lending your skills to our upcoming events, volunteering with us is a great way to get involved and make an impact.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: ​
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Assist with events,
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Mentorship
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Advocacy
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Internship opportunities for our young scholars.
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Mister Mann Frisby
ABA Executive Director
The annual ‘Achievers Brunch’ is the brainchild of author and filmmaker Mister Mann Frisby. The South Philly native graduated Overbrook High School before attending Penn State University on a full academic scholarship.
Following Penn State he worked as a news reporter for The Philadelphia Daily News in 1997. It was the first time in the newspaper’s history that an intern was hired to be a full time staff writer right out of college.
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After departing the newspaper business he authored two novels, two motivational books for young adults, and two short stories which made the Amazon best-seller’s list in 2019.
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Frisby volunteered for seven seasons as head track & field coach for the Oak Lane Youth Association before founding PhatBack Athletics, an all boys track club and mentor program in his hometown of Philadelphia. For four years the organization boasted a 100% high school graduation rate with a 70% college graduation rate.
During his tenure as a youth track coach Frisby coached six national champions, seven state champions and more than three dozen league/city champions. He has raised and facilitated more than $100,000 in grants and scholarships for students over two decades.
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Frisby is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and father to Skye, 21, a college sophomore.
Randy Shine
ABA Co-Director
Randy Shine is an Entertainer & Educator. Randy has performed in over 27 countries, featured on several T.V. shows. and was named College Magician of the Year four times. As producer he created “The Heart & Soul of Magic”, the first magic show in history to feature an all African – American cast of Magicians. In addition to performing and producing magic shows, Ran’D also lectures about the history of Magicians of African descent and the psychology of deception. Ran’D was featured in the 2004 and 2018 documentary “The Art and Soul of Magic: The Stories of African American Magicians” and “Quiet Masters of Magic"
When he's not performing Randy dedicates his time to educating students on Leadership Development.
Prior to becoming a full time magician Ran’D earned a B.S. degree in Health Policy and an advance degree in Health Education. He also served as a Behavioral Interventionist for the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania.
We invite you to become a Partner with ABA
Achievers Brunch Association (ABA) is a nonprofit looking to expand on our ability to honor and celebrate many more future Black scholars in your communities and societies. We believe that with your support we can build a stronger foundation that will inspire the next generation wanting to become a voice and a vision in our world.
If you are interested in partnering with ABA please click the button below to apply.
Our Goals
Empower young Black scholars
Increase access to educational resources
Create a more just and equitable society