The Authentic Black Book Series (ABBS) is a library of inspirational topics, presented in a virtual library of digital multimedia book formats as well as calendars, podcasts & videos.

The initiative highlights Authors, Businesses, Role Models, or Celebrities with an 'authentic' desire to serve their community. All participants are encouraged to support at least ONE of the following ABBS Mentoring initiatives run by the Association of Black Mentors.

• Volunteer periodically as a Mentor for a 1-hour session ( 1-to-1 or Group each quarter or month)

• Attend at least one quarterly Role Model Webinar event each year (answering questions from Mentees) - or-

• Provide an: audio, audio/visual, or written encouragement memo to aspiring mentees

• Provision or sponsor a mentorship for a Mentee.

• Sponsor or support our Mentoring Events, Summit, or Award Ceremony

All accepted submissions will qualify for a digital icon verifying their official entry in the authentic black book series. We encourage all recipients to display their icons on websites and announce their entries on social media.