NATIONAL HISTORY

The Student of African American Brotherhood (S.A.A.B.) was founded on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, Georgia on October 17, 1990.

-The first founded chapter of S.A.A.B.

The founder, Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe, envisioned an organization that would provide student development intervention and support to African American men enrolled in college. He designed the Student African American Brotherhood as a black male development model and to assist African American men in developing a more complete understanding of their responsibilities as college students.

-Dr. Tyrone Bledsoe speaking at an event.

Members of the S.A.A.B. organization serve their communities through mentorship, role modeling, and leadership through highlighting the experiences and history of African American culture.

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UT-AUSTIN CHAPTER HISTORY:

Student African American Brotherhood at the University of Texas at Austin was founded December 11, 1996. In the chapter’s infant stages, brothers gathered together to develop the mission statement, constitution, motto, colors and traditions that would aid in making S.A.A.B. – UT Austin Chapter, a premier organization that would not only be beneficial to the university community, but to greater serve and uplift the black male college experience.

The UT-Austin Chapter has the distinct honor of being the chapter responsible for the creation of the S.A.A.B. mission statement and motto that are used by all chapters throughout the United States and abroad.

Today the UT-Austin Chapter continues to be a beacon of black male leadership and responsibility to the UT and Austin communities. Our programs and service endeavors make us a premier organization, and our members excel in all aspects of the campus community.