TOP TEENS OF AMERICA

The TTA projects have expanded over the years to include participation in:

NAACP UNCF NCNW

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

March of Dimes

Mentoring Program/TLC

TLOD Literacy Program

In 1964, the eight founds of Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) Inc.'s primary objective was to help alleviate the moral and social problems engulfing the youth in our communities. This was done via a youth organization. In 1968, while meeting in Fort Worth, Texas, the membership of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. decided that the group should have an official name. Lady Cordelia Mackey, President of the Texarkana Twin City Chapter, suggested the name of Top Teens of America. The name was adopted.

In 1969, there was a need to form a Top Teens of America group in each chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction. A committee was appointed and resultantly, the first National Top Teens of America convention was organized. Under the guidance of the first National Director of Top Teens of America, Lady Willie Lee Glass, the first National Convention of Top Teens of America was held in Houston, Texas in 1969. Over 300 Top Teens were in attendance. At this convention, the purposes were defined.

Prospective members for membership must be at least 13 years of age at the time of induction. An application and induction fee must be submitted by the deadline for consideration. Additionally, prospective members must be recommended by two active Top Teens or one active Top Lady.