Home Welcome to the African American Network of Kern County The African American Network of Kern County AANKC is a nonprofit organization and was formed in 1990. It was the intent of the founders to create a network that would aid minority businesses and promote professionals within the community and at the same time provide services to the community at large. AANKC is composed of businesses organizations parents and youth who are dedicated and focused on building a better stronger community through educational events programs or projects that are designed to educate through partnerships. About the African American Network of Kern County MISSION VISION Thru unity we promote responsible and meaningful programs that are designed to educate create economic parity create job opportunities produce positive role models and enhance the culture of the AfricanAmerican community PURPOSE It is our intent to produce enrichment programs and projects that introduce students and community to tools that build selfesteem and provide leadership skills.